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Rahmat steers Afghanistan to victory over Ireland
Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah hits an unbeaten 143 at Stormont to help his side complete a 4-0 one-day series win over Ireland.
August 15, 2026Taliban mark five years in power as aid groups warn of crisis - Reuters
Taliban mark five years in power as aid groups warn of crisis Reuters
August 15, 2026Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule
Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.
August 14, 2026Australian army whistleblower released on parole after more than two years in jail
David McBride was jailed after pleading guilty to leaking military secrets about Afghanistan.
August 13, 2026Afghanistan comfortably claim series over Ireland
Afghanistan seal series victory over Ireland with a game to spare at Stormont thanks to their record tally in the one-day format.
August 12, 2026Rahmanullah helps Afghanistan see off improved Ireland
Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 71 helps Afghanistan to victory over Ireland at Stormont to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match one-day international series.
August 10, 2026Rashid takes six wickets as Afghanistan thrash Ireland
Rashid Khan takes six wickets as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs in Gary Wilson's first one-day international as head coach.
August 7, 2026Man charged with killing Scottish aid worker in Greece
Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.
August 6, 2026Ireland 'laser-focused' on World Cup qualification
Ireland's five-game ODI series against Afghanistan this week marks the start of their preparations for next year's World Cup qualifying tournament.
August 3, 2026Provincial official assassinated in northern Afghanistan - Reuters
Provincial official assassinated in northern Afghanistan Reuters
July 28, 2026Heavy rain and flooding kills 82 across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan - Reuters
Heavy rain and flooding kills 82 across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan Reuters
July 23, 2026Former Afghanistan fast bowler Zadran dies aged 38
Former Afghanistan fast bowler and "foundation-laying figure" Shapoor Zadran dies at the age of 38.
July 7, 2026Former Afghanistan pace bowler Shapoor Zadran dies aged 38 - Reuters
Former Afghanistan pace bowler Shapoor Zadran dies aged 38 Reuters
July 7, 2026Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say
The young migrants heading to Europe say they were stripped and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures.
July 1, 2026Afghanistan says airstrikes launched on Pakistan; Islamabad says drones shot down - Reuters
Afghanistan says airstrikes launched on Pakistan; Islamabad says drones shot down Reuters
July 1, 2026Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate
Pakistan's military says it shot down four rudimentary drones and will respond to any further provocation.
June 30, 2026Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan
The Taliban government says civilians were killed, while Pakistan maintains they targeted militants.
June 29, 2026Strong earthquake hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region; no initial reports of injuries - Reuters
Strong earthquake hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region; no initial reports of injuries Reuters
June 27, 2026Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.
June 10, 2026Pakistani airstrikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, Taliban says - Reuters
Pakistani airstrikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, Taliban says Reuters
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Rahmat steers Afghanistan to victory over Ireland
Rahmat Shah's century was his sixth in one-day internationals Fifth one-day international, Stormont Ireland 298-7 (50.0 overs): Campher 96 (84), Tector 53 (80); Azmatullah 3-74 Afghanistan 302-4 (4
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Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule
Five years on from the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, women and girls have told the BBC their lives are unrecognisable under the rule of the regime. The hard-line Islamist group has been eroding th
Australian army whistleblower released on parole after more than two years in jail
David McBride pleaded guilty to leaking military secrets to the media in 2023 A whistleblower jailed for leaking military secrets about Australia's involvement in Afghanistan has been released on par
Afghanistan comfortably claim series over Ireland
Sediqullah Atal hit 143 off 120 balls on his 25th birthday Fourth one-day international, Stormont Afghanistan 343-9 (50.0 overs): Sediqullah 143 (120), Zadran 107 (118); McDonough 3-84 Ireland 301
Rahmanullah helps Afghanistan see off improved Ireland
Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 71 Third ODI, Stormont Ireland 206 all out (46.3 overs): Carmichael 32 (52); Ghazanfar 3-29, Rashid 3-44 Afghanistan 207-7 (44.5 overs): Rahmanullah 71 (77); Hoey
Rashid takes six wickets as Afghanistan thrash Ireland
Rashid Khan finished with 6-34 from 7.4 overs Second ODI, Bready Afghanistan 299-8 (47 overs): Zadran 84 (97); Adair 2-40 Ireland 207 all out (33.4 overs): Carmichael 62 (66); Rashid 6-34 Afghanis
Ireland 'laser-focused' on World Cup qualification
Gary Wilson played in ODI World Cups for Ireland in 2011 and 2015 As he prepares to take charge of Ireland for the first time in a five-game ODI series against Afghanistan starting on Wednesday, new
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Former Afghanistan fast bowler Zadran dies aged 38
Zadran took his best bowling figures of 4-24 on his ODI debut against the Netherlands in 2009 Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, who hit the winning runs to seal his country's first World
Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say
Twenty-one-year-old Shahsawar's legs and hands were ultimately amputated Warning: This article contains images and descriptions of violence that some readers may find distressing. A dozen young Afgh
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Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate
Several people were reportedly injured in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province. Afghanistan's Taliban regime said they have carried out strikes on targets along the border with Pakistan, inju
Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan
Pakistan has long accused Afghanistan of harbouring terrorists who carry out attacks on its soil, a claim the Taliban government rejects Pakistan launched airstrikes and sent ground troops into Afgha
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Deadly Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan end a month of calm
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Pakistan launched deadly new airstrikes on Afghanistan early Wednesday, ending a month of calm following what Islamabad previously described as “open war” between the neighbo
Pakistani air strikes kill at least 13 in Afghanistan, Taliban says
By Mohammad Yunus YawarKABUL, June 10 (Reuters) - Pakistani air strikes on three Afghan provinces killed at least 13 people, including 11 children, on Wednesday, the Afghan Taliban government said, in
Deadly Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan end a month of calm
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