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Afghan woman defies Taliban government as accredited ambassador to Austria
VIENNA - The Taliban government asked her to leave. But for more than four years, Ms Manizha Bakhtari has defied the leadership in Kabul and remains accredited by Vienna as Afghanistan’s ambassador to Austria. Since returning to power in August...
Thousands of Afghans return as Pakistan reopens borders
Torkham, Chaman border crossings will remain closed for commercial activities Reopening exclusively limited to pedestrian refugees Afghan refugees celebrate news of border reopening outside Torkham immigration office. KHYBER - Torkham border...
Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban’s claim on terrorists’ deportation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected the Afghan Taliban’s claim that Islamabad refused Kabul’s offer to deport terrorists operating against Pakistan, terming the assertion “false and misleading.” In a statement issued on X, the Ministry of Information...
Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban’s claim over deportation offer
Published on: November 2, 2025 12:53 PM ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has strongly rejected the Afghan Taliban’s claim that Islamabad refused Kabul’s offer to deport terrorists operating against Pakistan, calling the statement “false and misleading.” In an...
UAE art guide: 22 exhibitions to see, including Prix Pictet photographs
Several shows have opened across the country as the UAE art season enters full swing. Solos include Mona Al Khaja’s impressionistic depictions of the UAE landscape, Ruba Salameh’s investigation into Palestinian visual identity through abstraction,...
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Free Live Streaming Online, 3rd T20I 2025: How To Watch ZIM vs AFG Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV in India?
Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Live Streaming Online: The Zimbabwe national cricket team will take on the Afghanistan national cricket team in the final T20I of the three-match series on Sunday, November 2....
Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossings reopen for people after Istanbul talks
ISLAMABAD Pakistan and Afghanistan reopened their two main borders to people on Saturday after weeks of closure, following talks in the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul. The Torkham crossing connecting Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
Torkham border crossing between Pakistan, Afghanistan partially reopens
Pakistan on Saturday partially reopened the Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan for Afghan refugees to return to their country, according to the authorities. The border crossing, in the country's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, had been closed...
Afghan who threatened to kill Farage mocks him in video filmed in prison
An Afghan migrant found guilty of threatening to kill Nigel Farage has made videos from prison that were then published on social media. Fayaz Khan, 26, was jailed last month after posting a TikTok video in which he named the Reform UK leader,...
Afghanistan clinch T20I series after dominant win over Zimbabwe
KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan wrapped up the T20I series against Zimbabwe with a commanding performance in Harare, defeating the hosts after a disciplined bowling display and a composed half-century from Ibrahim Zadran. Zimbabwe won the toss and...
World News | Pakistan Reopens Torkham Border as Ceasefire with Afghanistan Holds
Islamabad [Pakistan], November 2 (ANI): The Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan was reopened on Saturday, allowing the return of Afghan refugees after a nearly two-week closure that followed deadly border clashes between the...
Afghan U-17 Futsal Team Makes History in Bahrain
Afghanistan’s Under-17 national futsal team made history at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain with a brilliant performance, reaching the semi-finals and sparking joy and enthusiasm among fans and citizens across the country. During the...
At The Movies: Emma Stone in “Bugonia”
A provocative movie director re-teaming with his A-list Oscar winner topped the movies unreeling for the Oct. 31 weekend. “Bugonia,” MPA rated R; 2 hours. Yorgos Lanthimos directs Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis and Alicia Silverstone in...
Pakistani Military Hindering Peace Process With Afghanistan - Afghan Leader's Spokesman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20251102/pakistani-military-hindering-peace-process-with-afghanistan---afghan-leaders-spokesman-1123051335.html Pakistani Military Hindering Peace Process With Afghanistan - Afghan Leader's Spokesman Pakistani Military...
Pakistan’s Approach in the Istanbul Talks with Afghanistan Was Far from Ideal
The recent peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul were marred by confusion, contradictory narratives, and a visible lack of diplomatic maturity. What was intended as a forum to de-escalate tensions along the Durand Line...
Iran Executes Nine Prisoners, Including Two Afghan Nationals: Rights Group
Iran Human Rights Organization reported that nine prisoners, including two Afghan nationals convicted of serious crimes, were executed across several Iranian prisons this week. Iran Human Rights Organization reported on Saturday that authorities...
Pakistan Warns Afghanistan of Consequences if Cross-Border Terror Attacks Continue
Pakistan’s defence minister warned Afghanistan to curb cross-border terrorism or “pay the price,” alleging Kabul demanded 10 billion rupees to relocate Pakistani Taliban fighters. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that...
Afghanistan withdraw from Pakistan T20 series in light of cross-border tensions
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has withdrawn from the November T20 tri-series in Pakistan, which also features Sri Lanka, after the death of three local cricketers. The ACB has said the deaths were due to military strikes amid ongoing...
Asif says Kabul must guarantee peace in Pakistan or face cost
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Afghanistan must guarantee peace in Pakistan or bear the consequences if the present situation continues. Speaking on Samaa TV programme "Mere Sawal with Absar Alam", Asif warned that terrorism and cross-border...
Afghan woman defies Taliban govt as ambassador to Austria
Agence France-Presse . Vienna, Austria 01 November, 2025, 01:25 The Taliban government asked her to leave. But for more than four years, Manizha Bakhtari has defied the leadership in Kabul and remains accredited by Vienna as Afghanistan’s...