A woman who aided U.S. forces in Afghanistan and barely escaped with her life as the Taliban overtook the country in 2021 will be in a Fairfax County court Friday to ask not to be evicted from her apartment for being two months behind on her rent.
Netherlands bats against Bangladesh. Head’s hundred leads Australia to big total against NZ
The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat against Bangladesh at the Cricket World Cup on Saturday. Bangladesh won its opener against Afghanistan before losing to England, New Zealand, India and South Africa.
A veteran’s journey from injury in Afghanistan to victory at the Marine Corps Marathon
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Zachary Stinson has come a long way since 2010. FOX 5’s Josh Rosenthal spoke with Stinson about this journey and the upcoming Marine Corps Marathon.
How Afghanistan went from playing cricket in Pakistan’s refugee camps to defeating them at World Cup
Afghanistan defeated Pakistan in an ODI for the first time in eight meetings last week, in a rivalry that, thanks to the political tensions between the two neighbouring countries, goes beyond the …
The FF-Files: Far Afghanistan
The FF-Files has unearthed plenty of promotional malfeasance over the years, from silly to nefarious, but fight results being manipulated at literal gunpoint is a new one on us. Buckle up.
First flight of Afghans from Pakistan lands in UK
The first plane bringing Afghan refugees from Pakistan to the UK has landed at Stansted Airport. The flight from Islamabad Airport had 132 people on board, official sources in Pakistan told the BBC. Thousands of people who worked with or for the UK government in Afghanistan and fled the Taliban have been waiting in Pakistan for relocation.
Why China wants Taliban regime in Afghanistan to thrive
One such was Haji Nooruddin Azizi, acting commerce minister of the Taliban, the militant group running Afghanistan and yet to be recognised as a legitimate government by the international community.
UN report exposes alarming Human Rights issues, including Hazara killings in Oruzgan, Afghanistan
UNAMA stated that “unidentified individuals” attacked Hazara farmers in this province, with reports suggesting Taliban involvement in these killings and violence. However, the United Nations has …
The Central Bank of Afghanistan Requests Release of Foreign Exchange Reserves
This request was made during a meeting with Fereydon Senirlioglu, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Afghanistan. Emphasis on removal of banking sector restrictions During the meeting, the …
Inquiry hears evidence of war crimes by UK Special Forces in Afghanistan
The inquiry is focussing on 54 alleged killings of Afghan civilians during night operations by UK special forces between 2010 and 2013 …