Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by four wickets in the first T20 International to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Chasing a modest 152, Bangladesh appeared set for a comfortable win after openers Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan Tamim shared a blazing 109-run stand in just 11 More
The International Crisis Group (ICG) has claimed that Afghanistan is sliding deeper into poverty due to a reduction in humanitarian aid from the United States and other donors. In a report released on Thursday, the ICG said that the US and other major donors are cutting their assistance to Afghanistan. The organization stated: “Afghanistan is More
On Thursday morning, October 2, 2025, Kabul was ranked the second most polluted major city in the world, according to the IQAir global air quality index. Lahore, Pakistan, topped the list as the world’s most polluted city on the same day. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kabul rose above 100, falling into the category More
The United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat) in Afghanistan said on Friday that the climate crisis, natural disasters and the recent inflow of returnees are exerting immense pressure on the country’s urban areas. In a post on X, UN-Habitat wrote: “This year’s World Habitat Day focuses on Urban Crises Response — how cities confront overlapping More
The United Kingdom’s special envoy has said the G7 convened a meeting of special representatives on Afghanistan this week. In a post on X, Richard Lindsay, the UK’s special envoy, wrote: “This week we convened G7+ Special Representatives for Afghanistan and reaffirmed our commitment to supporting the people of Afghanistan.” He urged Taliban to engage More
At least 25 people have been killed and dozens injured after a temporary structure under construction collapsed in Ethiopia, international media reported on Thursday. According to the Associated Press, the incident occurred in the morning at Menjar Shenkora Arerti Mariam Church in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, where worshippers had gathered for an annual celebration in honor More
India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium to retain the Asia Cup. It was the rivals’ third meeting in the tournament, with India’s victory securing their ninth Asia Cup crown, the BBC reported. Put in to bat first, Pakistan made a strong start as Sahibzada Farhan (57) More
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned NATO and the European Union that any “aggression against his country would be met with a decisive response.” Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Saturday, Lavrov said Moscow had no plans to attack the West but was prepared to act if provoked, More
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has called for immediate reconstruction of homes destroyed in recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. In a post on its X handle, UN-Habitat said people lost everything, homes, livelihoods and many have lost lives. It said: “Reconstruction needs to start now. We must #BuildBackBetter in a more stable & earthquake-resilient manner.” More
At least 39 people have been killed and more than 50 others injured in a stampede during an election rally in Tamil Nadu state of India, reports said on Sunday. Reuters reported the rally was organized in Karur city by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party, led by Tamil actor Vijay. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin explained: More
