AFC Champions League Elite draw nears as Al-Nassr seeded above Al-Hilal

The stage is set for the draw for the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite, with Saudi Arabian giants Al-Nassr seeded one tier above rivals Al-Hilal ahead...

Mujahid rejects UN sanctions monitoring team’s report on foreign militant groups in Afghanistan

Regarding the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Mujahid said the group operates in Pakistan, while claiming that al-Qaeda is not present in the region and “does not exist...

Afghanistan’s future depends on inclusive progress and sustained international engagement: UNAMA

Five years after the Islamic Emirate returned to power, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Thursday that improved security has brought some...

UN: Two staff members detained in Afghanistan’s Herat

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has not yet commented on the situation.

Khalilzad says Qatar’s approach to women is smarter than IEA policy

He described Qatar’s approach as “a much smarter” one than the policy adopted by the IEA leadership in Afghanistan.

Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators in Spain

Millions of people gathered in Iceland and northern Spain to witness Western Europe's first total solar eclipse in 27 years.

Afghan envoy invites Fazlur Rehman to embassy event marking IEA’s return to power

The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and exploring ways to reduce tensions between the two countries.

Afghanistan clinch Ireland series with record ODI score

The victory gives Afghanistan an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.

Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

Throughout the conflict, Trump has alternated between threats of escalation and claims that a peace deal is imminent.

Tahawol: Afghanistan’s future in the global press discussed

Saar: The Islamic Emirate’s five-year rule discussed

Shamshad Eagles beat Speenghar Warriors by six wickets

Shamshad Eagles defeated Speenghar Warriors by six wickets in the sixth match of the Kabul Premier League at the Ayoubi Cricket Ground in Kabul on Tuesday....

Kabul Premier League: Abasin Defenders thrash Band-e Amir Stars by 163 runs

Abasin Defenders produced a dominant performance in the Kabul Premier League on Tuesday, beating Band-e Amir Stars by 163 runs in the fifth match of the...

Islamic Emirate leader urges Kabul University graduates to uphold Islamic values

Islamic Emirate leader Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada has urged Kabul University graduates to uphold Islamic values and Sharia laws under all circumstances and not abandon their religion....

US State Department: Afghanistan fails to meet minimum fiscal transparency standards

The U.S. Department of State says Afghanistan’s ministries and other public-sector institutions failed to meet any of the minimum requirements for fiscal transparency during the review...

FAO warns water shortages and heat put Afghanistan’s agriculture under pressure

FAO assessed current conditions and prospects using climate forecasts, remote-sensing data and consultations with farming communities across all 34 provinces.

US military operations killed 153 civilians in 2025, Pentagon assessment shows

A Pentagon report submitted to the U.S. Congress and published by U.S. media said all civilian deaths and injuries recorded in 2025 resulted from three U.S....

Hana raises concerns over Afghan women and children amid Iran’s expulsion policy

It said the risks are particularly serious for children born in Iran or those who have spent much of their lives there.

Afghanistan face Ireland with series win in sight

Afghanistan will look to extend their dominance over Ireland when the two sides meet in the fourth ODI of their five-match series at the Civil Service...

Afghanistan to host India for three-match T20I series in Delhi

Afghanistan most recently toured India for a Test and three-match ODI series in June, while the two teams also played a three-match T20I series in January...