Amu: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the groups and fixtures for the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026, placing Afghanistan in Pool D alongside South Africa, the West Indies, and tournament debutant Tanzania. Afghanistan will open their campaign on January 16 with a high-stakes clash against South Africa in Windhoek, Namibia. Click here to read more (external link).
Pakistan’s Demand For Taliban Action Against TTP Is Reasonable, Says EU Envoy
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Afghanistan International: In an interview with the Pakistani newspaper The News, Karoblis said the EU condemns terrorism in all forms and that Pakistan’s expectation for Afghanistan to act against TTP was grounded in legitimate security concerns. The newspaper reported that the ambassador expressed support for Islamabad’s assertion that militants operating from Afghanistan were responsible for recent attacks inside Pakistan. Click here to read more (external link).
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Tolo News in Dari – November 19, 2025
Afghanistan A beat Hong Kong by 24 runs to stay in contention at Rising Stars Asia Cup
Amu: Afghanistan A edged past Hong Kong, China, by 24 runs in their final Group B match at the 2025 ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup, keeping their semi-final hopes alive in the regional tournament for emerging talent. With the win, Afghanistan A have claimed two victories from their three Group B matches. Their qualification for the semi-finals now depends on the result of the final group fixture between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, set to be played later tonight. Click here to read more (external link).
Iran and Afghanistan hold high-level phone talks on strengthening regional stability
Ariana: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi held a high-level phone conversation on Monday, focusing on bilateral ties and ongoing regional developments. According to official statements, both sides discussed ways to deepen cooperation and address emerging challenges affecting the region. Araghchi reiterated Iran’s readiness to use all available capacities to help advance peace and stability, underscoring the importance of strengthened consultations among regional partners. Click here to read more (external link).
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Tolo News in Dari – November 18, 2025
Bangladesh A defeats Afghanistan by 8 wickets in Asia Cup Rising Stars clash
Amu: Bangladesh A cruised to a commanding eight-wicket win over Afghanistan A in their second Group B match of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 on Monday, chasing down a modest target of 79 with ease. The defeat is Afghanistan Abdalyan’s second of the tournament, putting them under pressure ahead of their final group stage clash against Hong Kong, China on Wednesday. The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 tournament, hosted in Qatar, features the emerging talent of top cricketing nations and serves as a platform for future international stars to showcase their abilities. Click here to read more (external link).
Dengue Virus Circulating Widely In Eastern Afghanistan, Says WHO
Afghanistan International: Dengue fever is a viral illness transmitted to humans by the Aedes, or tiger, mosquito. According to the report, 41.6 percent of those infected were women, and around 98 percent of patients were older than five years. WHO figures show that since the start of 2025, 4,384 suspected cases have been documented across six provinces: Nangarhar, Laghman, Kunar, Kabul, Ghazni and Paktia. Click here to read more (external link).
Armed Kuchis Shoot a Man Dead in Maidan Wardak Province
8am: According to the sources, armed Kuchi tribesmen, accompanied by Taliban members, entered the village and opened fire on a family, injuring several others. The victim of the shooting has been identified as Nowroz. Sources also claim that similar attacks by armed Kuchi groups over the past two decades have led to the displacement of many residents of Qutu village. Click here to read more (external link).
Arab Hunters Given Access to Afghanistan’s Endangered Wildlife Under Taliban Sanction
8am: According to reports, senior Taliban officials have officially granted foreign tourists, most of them sheikhs and members of the royal families of Qatar, permission to hunt rare birds in Afghanistan. It was announced at the time that under these contracts, hunters were allowed to kill only a specific rare bird known as the houbara or “tuq-dar,” a species that migrates annually from Central Asia to western and southern Asia in search of water, climate, and breeding grounds. It is said that the meat of this bird is considered valuable by Arab sheikhs as a remedy for enhancing sexual potency. Birds of prey such as falcons, hawks, and geese are also among the species favored by these hunters. Every year, Arab hunters travel to the provinces of Farah, Herat, Nimruz, and Helmand to illegally hunt rare birds. Click here to read more (external link).