Afghanistan
Taliban face Hague threat over treatment of women, girls
Australia, Canada, Germany and The Netherlands announced in New York they were initiating the proceedings, which could lead to a hearing at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.
Energy drink craze peps and pacifies weary Afghans
Alcohol is outlawed in Afghanistan but caffeine-rich energy drinks are consumed by all, from secret police to children, and advertised on billboards more than even Taliban state propaganda.
Afg-NZ Test faces complete washout after third day lost
The venue, which is hosting its first Test, has come under scrutiny for lacking world-class facilities and basic drainage.
Taliban don't recognise women on Afghan Olympic team: sport official
Afghanistan's Taliban government does not recognise the three female athletes who will represent the country at the Paris Olympic Games this month, a spokesman for their sports department said.
Afghanistan World Cup heroics can inspire next generation: Trott
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott hopes his side's historic T20 World Cup run, which ended in a heavy semifinal defeat Wednesday, has "inspired young kids to pick up a bat and ball" in the war-ravaged country.
South Africa face test of nerves and Afghanistan
South Africa's bid to lift a first major cricket trophy could come down to whether they can finally shed the unwanted tag of "chokers" and the latest test of their nerves will be against Afghanistan in Wednesday's Twenty20 World Cup semifinal.
Mitchell Marsh 'almost in tears' watching Afghanistan vs Bangladesh
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh described Gulbadin Naib's alleged antics during the tense World Cup match against Bangladesh as "one of the funniest things I've ever seen on a cricket field," adding that he was almost in tears of laughter over the incident.
Match officials for semifinals announced
The match officials have been confirmed for the two semifinals at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
History beckons for South Africa or Afghanistan in the Caribbean
A first appearance in a Men’s World Cup final is on the line when South Africa host Afghanistan in the first semifinal at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Tamim batting again
Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal seems to have recovered in time from a finger fracture and is now looking good to play a part in the Afghanistan series
Afghan ODIs to start at 2:30pm
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have confirmed that the three ODIs between Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be day-night
Afghanistan may arrive in Dhaka before England
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Akram Khan says that there is a possibility for another team to tour Bangladesh before England arrive here on September 30.
Foreign tourists attacked in Afghanistan
Suspected militants attack a convoy carrying foreign tourists in western Afghanistan, injuring six.
Kabul suicide blasts kill 80, 'IS claims responsibility'
So-called Islamic State says it was behind an attack on a protest march in the Afghan capital, Kabul, killing 80 people and injuring 230.
Hamid’s escape from the Taliban
I was just 17 when I came once more close to dying, this time in my attempt to cross to Samos on a boat from Turkey, along with four more Afghans.
Afghanistan orders curbs on media's use of drones
In a country known for the widespread use of military unmanned aircraft, the Afghan government moves to restrict the use of camera drones by media companies.
US journalist and translator killed in Afghan ambush
A veteran US photojournalist and a translator have been killed in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan.
Terrorist attacks rise in Bangladesh in 2015, says US State Department report
Terrorist attacks and the total number of deaths increased in Bangladesh in 2015, according to the US State Department.
Greece begins moving migrants from Idomeni camp
Greece begins evacuating thousands of stranded migrants from the makeshift Idomeni camp on its northern border with Macedonia.