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.

August 16, 2015

Bangladesh reach SAFF U-16 Championship final

Bangladesh Under-16 football team reaches the final of the SAFF Under-16 Championship 2015 defeating Afghanistan 1-0 in the semi-final at Sylhet District Stadium

August 11, 2015

GSP: Bangladesh’s reforms and unfinished tasks

Bangladesh made unprecedented progress in labour and safety standards over the last two years, which had raised hopes for the country of regaining trade benefits from the United States.

August 6, 2015

Afghan police targeted in deadly suicide attack

Six people, including three policemen, have been killed in a suicide bombing in eastern Afghanistan.

August 1, 2015

New Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour calls for unity

The new leader of the Afghan Taliban, Mullah Akhtar Mansour, calls for unity in an audio message, saying that the group will continue fighting.

July 27, 2015

Afghanistan: Wedding shootout in Baghlan province 'kills 20 people'

At least 20 people have been killed and 10 wounded in a gunfight at a wedding party in Baghlan province in northern Afghanistan

July 3, 2015

Max Movie Review

After the death of his handler Kyle in Afghanistan, war dog Max is adopted by Kyle's family. Though suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder following Kyle's death, he brings together the grieving family.

July 1, 2015

Hillary emails show old friend advising on foreign policy

A longtime friend of Hillary Clinton gave her detailed advice on issues ranging from British politics to Afghanistan and Iran while she was secretary of state even though he was not employed by the US government, according to emails released on Tuesday.

June 30, 2015