Khaama: As reported, the Afghanistan national football team has taken the surprising step of expelling their coach, Abdullah Al-Mutairi, while they are in the midst of preparations for a crucial match against Mongolia, scheduled to kick off in just a few hours. Farshad Noor, the team captain, Faisal Shaiq, and Noor Hussain claim that most
Ayaz Gul VOA News October 15, 2023 ISLAMABAD — A pair of strong earthquakes shook western Afghanistan on Sunday, disrupting the power supply to Herat province, which was already reeling from a week of devastating quakes. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.3 and 5.5 quakes struck 20 minutes apart early morning, with their epicenters
Tolo News: The National Environment Protection Agency (NEPA) said that the international assistance to counter the effects of climate change have been reduced for Afghanistan after the Islamic Emirate [Taliban] came to power. Click here to read more (external link).
Ariana: Afghanistan registered a stunning 69-run win over England in the first major upset of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Afghanistan bundled England out for 215 to script just their second Cricket World Cup win, eight years since their last against Scotland in Australia. This time, it was the defending champions at the
Ariana: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott admitted Saturday that his team “get it 70-80% right” but need to find an extra gear quickly if they are to end a demoralizing run of 14 successive World Cup defeats. Afghanistan have so far suffered convincing losses to Bangladesh and India at this 10-nation tournament. Click here to read
Khaama: Princess India, daughter of King Amanullah Khan and Queen Soraya, has passed away in Rome, as confirmed by her daughter Soraya Malek via her social media on Saturday evening. Click here to read more (external link).
By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi October 14, 2023 The Islamic State extremist group claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing on October 13 that Taliban police said killed seven Shi’ite worshippers and wounded 15 others during Friday prayers. The group issued a statement claiming responsibility after the bombing and saying the death toll was 50 with dozens more injured. Islamic
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty October 13, 2023 A number of people have been killed and wounded in an explosion that occurred during Friday prayers on October 13 in a Shi’ite mosque in Pol-e-Khomri, the capital of Afghanistan’s northern Baghlan Province, local officials and sources told RFE/RL. Sources in Baghlan Province, who requested anonymity for security