AA: The Trump administration is preparing to deport Afghan refugees to Pakistan as early as Monday, despite concerns that they could subsequently be returned to Afghanistan under Taliban rule, media reports said Friday. The proposed deportation flight has not been publicly announced, but rights advocates and families of detainees said it could take place in the coming days, according to NBC News. Click here to read more (external link).
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Afghanistan International: The Taliban governor of Badakhshan, Rahmatullah Najib, accused opposition groups of spreading “lies” and propaganda about capturing territory. He said the groups claim to fight for freedom and democracy but insisted that no one in Afghanistan wants democracy. He urged young people to abandon armed conflict and stop seeking regime change. Click here to read more (external link).
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Afghanistan International: Residents of Waygal district in Nuristan protested on Saturday against alleged mistreatment by local Taliban forces. Sources told Afghanistan International the protest followed the beating of a young man for wearing headphones, but Taliban forces violently suppressed it. Click here to read more (external link).
Ariana: Afghanistan booked their place in the final of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 after securing a 21-run victory over Scotland in the semi-final. The Afghan side had earlier registered wins over South Africa and Oman to maintain their strong run in the tournament. Click here to read more (external link).
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Afghanistan International: The Afghanistan United Front, led by Sami Sadat, says it carried out 16 attacks against Taliban forces across eight provinces in the past week. According to statements issued between 22 and 29 October, 18 Taliban members were killed and nine wounded. A review of statements released by the Afghanistan United Front shows that the attacks were concentrated in Kandahar, Kapisa, Helmand, Ghor, Zabul, Badakhshan, Ghazni and Parwan provinces. Click here to read more (external link).
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AP: In a small home tucked down a narrow street, a musician pulls out three hand-carved wooden rubabs, a traditional plucked lute-like instrument that is an integral part of Afghan musical culture. Picking one up, he cradles it in his lap for a moment before beginning to play. Click here to read more (external link).
Afghanistan International: The UN refugee agency’s representative in Kabul, Arafat Jamal, said around 6.3 million Afghans have returned home since 2023, with 60% forced to return. He warned that poverty, unemployment and declining international aid have worsened conditions in Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).
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Ariana: Afghanistan cricket superstar Rashid Khan has made history by becoming the first-ever bowler to take 200 wickets in men’s Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket. The former Afghanistan captain achieved the remarkable milestone on Thursday during Afghanistan’s second T20I match against Zimbabwe in Sharjah, dismissing Tadiwanashe Marumani LBW for two runs in the ninth over. Click here to read more (external link).