Afghanistan

Afghanistan's 15-member T20 World Cup squad, captained by Rashid Khan, features eight players currently participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Delhi Capitals bolster their squad by signing Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib as a replacement for the injured Mitchell Marsh for the remainder of IPL 2024.

It is reportedly said that Indian officials have welcomed this development as a positive step. Notably, Narender Singh Khalsa, a Member of Parliament representing the Hindu and Sikh communities, has returned to Afghanistan from Canada.

Iran alerted Russia about a potential significant "terrorist operation" on its territory prior to the concert hall massacre near Moscow last month, according to a Reuters report quoting three sources familiar with the matter.

In a bold and defiant move, the Taliban's leader has announced the reinstatement of public stoning for women, sparking global outrage and renewing concerns over human rights in Afghanistan. This alarming development shows the urgent need for international action to protect vulnerable populations and uphold fundamental freedoms in Afghanistan.

Sunil Chhetri marks his 150th international match with a goal, giving India a 1-0 lead against Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Guwahati.

A clash between officials of Pakistan's Frontier Corps (FC) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) resulted in the closure of pedestrian traffic at the Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and the nation.

In a Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, India and Afghanistan battled to a goalless draw as both teams struggled to convert their opportunities into goals.

"The holy warriors of TTP shall soon overthrow your infidel and oppressive government. Pakistan shall be eradicated from the face of the planet upon the orders of Mullah Hebatullah," Khorasani allegedly said in a video that has now gone viral on X.

As expected, Finland secured the top spot for the seventh consecutive year, reaffirming its reputation as one of the world's happiest countries. Joining Finland in the top five are Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and Israel.