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.
In Afghanistan, a winter of joy: A ChatGPT story
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the mountains of Afghanistan, there lived a little girl named Lila. She was a curious and adventurous child, always eager to explore the world around her. But there was one thing that Lila loved more than anything else, and that was winter.
Jacinda Ardern's resignation and the state of global misogyny today
The gendered response to the resignation is the latest reminder of the tough ride ahead for women in an increasingly pressured world.
Australia pull out of Afghan series over Taliban crackdown on women
Australia pulled out of an upcoming one-day series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday citing Taliban moves to further restrict women's rights.
Rashid named Afghanistan Twenty20 captain
Rashid Khan will captain Afghanistan in Twenty20 internationals after being named as the replacement for Mohammad Nabi by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Thursday.
Storming Ibrahim sets Afghan record of 162 against Sri Lanka
Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran smashed 162 to register his team's highest ever individual score, bringing the tourists to 313-8 against Sri Lanka in their final one-day international on Wednesday.
Ibrahim ton helps Afghanistan thrash Sri Lanka in ODI opener
Opener Ibrahim Zadran smashed 106 to set up an emphatic 60-run victory for Afghanistan in the opening one-day international against Sri Lanka on Friday.
Sri Lanka keep semifinal hopes alive
Dhananjaya de Silva scored an unbeaten 66 as Sri Lanka kept their slim Twenty20 World Cup hopes alive with a six-wicket win over Afghanistan at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Curran's fifer helps England beat Afghanistan
Fast bowler Sam Curran returned figures of 5-10 to help England beat Afghanistan by five wickets in their opening match of the Twenty20 World Cup in Perth on Saturday.
Combative Afghanistan must defy odds
Afghanistan are looking to their wily spinners and aggressive batsmen to rise to a stiff challenge in the Super 12 stage of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.
Naseem brings back memories of Miandad's six, says Babar
Tailender Naseem Shah hit two last-over sixes as Pakistan pulled off a thrilling one-wicket win over Afghanistan on Wednesday to set up an Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka, knocking out rivals India in the process.