Ariana: Nigel Farage, leader of the populist Reform UK party, has confirmed he wants to deport women asylum seekers back to the Islamic Emirate-run Afghanistan if he becomes prime minister. When asked by Sky News journalist if he would “detain” women and children and “send them back”, Farage said “yes”. Click here to read more
Amu: Afghanistan will face Pakistan and Sri Lanka in a T20 tri-nation series in November, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced. The tournament, hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board, will run from Nov. 17 to 29, with matches scheduled at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Click here to read more (external link).
8am: Iranian media reported Saturday that an aircraft loaded with food, medicine, and emergency supplies had arrived in Afghanistan, according to Hamid Vahedi, Commander of the Iranian Army’s Air Force. Vahedi stated that assisting neighbors and those in need represents a core humanitarian duty of Iran’s military, with the country’s air forces maintaining readiness to
Afghanistan International: Sayed Mohammad Ibrahim Gailani, known as Pir Ibrahim Baba, is the nephew of Pir Sayed Ahmad Gailani, former head of the Qadiri Sufi order. His lineage traces back to the prominent Sufi Abdul Qadir Gailani, founder of the Qadiri order. Sayed Ahmad Gailani, a former jihadist leader, served as head of the High
Ariana: Afghanistan clinched a narrow four-run victory over the United Arab Emirates in a thrilling finish to their Twenty20 tri-series match on Friday. Afghanistan and Pakistan will now meet in Sunday’s final, with momentum on both sides after a string of successful defenses. Click here to read more (external link).
By RFE/RL September 6, 2025 US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could designate countries that have wrongfully detained US citizens as state sponsors of terrorism, including Iran, Afghanistan, Russia, and China. Senior administration officials in a briefing to reporters on September 5 said Washington would target countries holding wrongfully detained Americans as well
Afghanistan International: Nearly 84,000 people have been directly or indirectly affected by the recent earthquake in Afghanistan, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said Thursday. The organisation reported that 98 percent of homes in quake-hit areas were either completely destroyed or severely damaged. Taliban officials said the quake in Kunar province