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Afghan leaks 'catastrophic', says shadow minister A Conservative minister has described the Afghan leaks as "catastrophic", saying the breach is a huge threat to national security. The leak saw the details of almost 19,000 people seeking to flee.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:34Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer ''welcomes'' inquiry into Afghan leak Speaking in the House of Commons today, Sir Keir Starmer said ex-ministers in the previous Conservative government have “serious questions to answer” about the Afghan data breach which resulted in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

6,900 people to be relocated after Afghan data leak A dataset containing the personal information of nearly 19,000 people who applied for the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (Arap) was released “in error” in February 2022 by a defence.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:24Published 2 weeks ago

Sir Mel Stride defends Afghan injunction Sir Mel Stride defends a super injunction obtained by former defence secretary Ben Wallace to block the reporting a data leak relating to Afghan nationals who supported British forces during the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:34Published 2 weeks ago

Following decades of living in Iran, 'there's nothing left' for Afghan migrants in Afghanistan Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 11:28Published 3 weeks ago

'Choose Friendship’: Kabul’s First Reaction As Russia Becomes First To Recognize Taliban Government In a historic and controversial move, Russia has become the first nation to officially recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan. The announcement was met with cautious optimism on the streets of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:51Published on July 5, 2025

Russia’s diplomatic circle of friends: Taliban and North Korea in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out Russia’s diplomatic circle of friends: Taliban and North Korea in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out As Russia became the first country to recognise the Taliban as the ruling government of Afghanistan,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:32Published on July 4, 2025

Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban govt in Afghanistan Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:12Published on July 4, 2025

Russia’s BIGGEST Blunder Yet? Putin Bets On Taliban, Crowns Kabul’s Sharia Kings As Official Rulers In a stunning geopolitical shift, Russia has become the first country to officially recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan. Russian Ambassador Dmitry Zhirnov personally conveyed the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:20Published on July 4, 2025

SHOCKING New Claims Emerge As Ukraine BLAMED For Moscow Crocus City Hall Massacre \| 149 Killed Suspects in the March 2024 Crocus City Hall massacre that killed 149 people have reportedly told Russian investigators that a Ukrainian state entity ordered the attack. According to interrogation.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published on June 30, 2025

Trump's travel ban on citizens from 12 countries takes effect Trump's travel ban on citizens from 12 countries takes effect Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan included in a full-country ban as citizens from seven other countries partially restricted from entering.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on June 9, 2025

‘This Is An Attack On Justice…’ UN BLASTS US Sanctions On ICC Judges Amid Netanyahu’s Probe The UN’s top human rights official, Volker Türk, has strongly condemned U.S. sanctions on four ICC judges as “deeply corrosive” to international justice. These judges, who ruled on cases.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published on June 7, 2025

Trump SLAMS ICC, Slaps Sanctions on Judges for Pursuing ‘WAR CRIMES’ Case Against Israeli Troops U.S. President Donald Trump has sanctioned four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges for pursuing war crimes investigations against American and Israeli troops over actions in Gaza and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published on June 7, 2025

Trump’s Travel Ban EXPOSED: Who’s REALLY Getting Past the Wall? \| These People Walk Right In! President Trump has signed a sweeping travel ban blocking entry from 12 countries, mostly in Africa and the Middle East, including Iran, Sudan, and Yemen. However, exceptions apply for green card.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:15Published on June 5, 2025

Trump’s Travel Ban Slammed by Venezuela, Citizens Warned to Stay Away \| Ban Sparks Diplomatic Storm Venezuela has slammed the latest U.S. travel ban, with Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello calling America a “dangerous place” where Venezuelans are persecuted “for no reason.” The backlash.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published on June 5, 2025

Trump’s Travel Ban SLAMS DOORS on 12 Nations \| Critics Call Entry Restrictions ‘Muslim Ban 2.0’ Former President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation banning nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia, and Sudan, from entering the U.S., citing national security.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published on June 5, 2025

Trump’s Travel Ban Returns: 12 Nations BLOCKED From Entering US \| Big Travel Crackdown Begins June 9 Former President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation banning nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia, and Sudan, from entering the U.S., citing national security.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published on June 5, 2025

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'Like a Jason Bourne movie' - how Afghan women's team fled Taliban The Afghanistan Women's XI played their first match after an evacuation likened to "a Jason Bourne movie", led by three women on the other side of the world. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2025
Ahead of Modi-Trump meet, India backs Chabahar port India has strongly supported the Chabahar port project in Iran amid the Trump administration's threats to revoke sanctions waivers. The port is seen as crucial for regional connectivity, providing a.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 10, 2025
Indian woman stuck in Afghanistan since 2021 returns with daughter IndiaTimes - Published on February 6, 2025

England to play Afghanistan despite boycott calls England's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan will go ahead, despite calls for a boycott. BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2025
Afghan women to get support from refugee fund Female cricketers from Afghanistan are to become the first recipients of support from a Global Refugee Cricket Fund. BBC Sport - Published on January 31, 2025
Afghan cricketers play first match since fleeing Taliban Afghanistan's female cricketers play an exhibition match at the Junction Oval in Melbourne, with the players hoping to "open doors" for women in the country. BBC Sport - Published on January 30, 2025

'We just dream to play cricket for our country': Afghan women demand ICC takes stand against Taliban Cricket's governing body is under fire from Afghan women after being banned from playing by the Taliban, while men have continued competing. Sky News - Published on January 18, 2025
'The ICC did nothing for us' - Afghan cricketer Amiri Afghanistan cricketer Firooza Amiri criticises the ICC for what she says is a lack of support. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2025
Knight wants ICC to help 'forgotten' Afghanistan England captain Heather Knight has called for the International Cricket Council to do more for the Afghanistan women's team, whom she feels have been "forgotten". BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2025
England v Afghanistan should go ahead - culture secretary England's men's cricket team should play against Afghanistan, despite calls for a boycott in response to the Taliban regime's assault on women's rights, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2025

CSA wants 'unified approach' to Afghanistan boycott calls Cricket South Africa joins the ECB in calling for a "unified and collective approach" to action against Afghanistan following calls to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match between the nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2025
IMD marks 150 years: Centre invites Pakistan, Bangladesh and other nations from 'undivided India' to join celebrations The government has invited officials from countries that were part of undivided India, such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, to celebrate 150 years of the India Meteorological Department... IndiaTimes - Published on January 9, 2025
Want to strengthen political, economic relations with India: Afghanistan The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has acknowledged India as an important regional and economic power following high-level talks between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and acting Afghan foreign minister.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 9, 2025	In a first, foreign secretary engages Taliban; India may restart development projects Foreign secretary Vikram Misri met Afghanistan's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai, discussing India's readiness to support Afghan development needs and receiving assurance on security.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2025
Soldiers concerned SAS had 'golden pass to get away with murder' in Afghanistan, inquiry hears Soldiers working within the UK's special forces discussed concerns that Afghans who posed no threat were being murdered in raids against suspected Taliban insurgents, an inquiry has been told. Sky News - Published on January 8, 2025	England have 'power' to boycott Afghanistan match - MP England's men's players have the "power" to make their own stand and refuse to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, says Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi. BBC Sport - Published on January 7, 2025
Why are MPs calling for England to boycott cricket match? Hundreds of British politicians have called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan. Sky News - Published on January 7, 2025	England cricket rejects call for Afghanistan boycott over Taliban assault on women's rights England's cricket bosses have rejected calls for the team to boycott an upcoming match against Afghanistan over the ruling Taliban regime's assault on women's rights. Sky News - Published on January 6, 2025
ECB responds to calls for Afghanistan fixture boycott The England and Wales Cricket Board calls for a unified response to action against Afghanistan amid calls for the England men's team to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against the country. BBC Sport - Published on January 6, 2025	India condemns Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan India expressed solidarity with the Taliban regime, condemning Pakistani airstrikes that have targeted Afghan civilians, including women and children. Pakistan's airstrikes, claimed to be in.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 6, 2025
‘Old practice to blame neighbours’: India slams Pakistan airstrikes on Afghanistan India’s MEA condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan that killed 46 people, including women and children, in Paktika province. The MEA urges Pakistan to stop blaming neighbors for its internal.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 6, 2025	'T for terrorism': MEA's dig at Pakistan foreign minister's 'two to tango' comment on bilateral ties MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses Pakistan foreign minister Ishaq Dar's comments on Indo-Pak relations, stressing terrorism as the key issue. Dar also discusses strengthening ties with.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 3, 2025
Chabahar, Gaza on focus as Iran, India to hold talks this week India and Iran are set to hold diplomatic discussions focusing on their bilateral relationship, including Chabahar port connectivity, trade, and cultural exchanges. India aims to emphasize dialogue and.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 1, 2025	Twice-married US army veteran who was deployed to Afghanistan - what we know about suspect The suspect in the New Orleans truck attack has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar. Sky News - Published on January 1, 2025
A life free from the Taliban and 'gender apartheid': How Afghan women dream big for 2025 Young women living under oppressive Taliban rule in Afghanistan have dared to share their hopes and fears for 2025, which range from an end to "gender apartheid", to simply going for a walk in the.. Sky News - Published on December 31, 2024

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