Afghanistan

300 LeT Terrorists Active In Afghanistan: Pentagon

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 24, 2019

At least 300 fighters from Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), designated a global terror organisation by the US and the UN, are active in war-torn Afghanistan, a pentagon report has said.

"American Taliban" John Walker Lindh Released From Prison: Reports

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 23, 2019

John Walker Lindh, the US Muslim convert who came to be known as the "American Taliban" after being captured while fighting in Afghanistan in 2001, was released from prison Thursday after serving 17 years, US media reported.

'American Taliban' To Be Free After 17 Years. Is US Ready To Welcome Him Back?

World News | Alex Horton, Michael Brice-Saddler, The Washington Post | Thursday May 23, 2019

John Walker Lindh's eyes, dark and wild, were ubiquitous across magazine covers and cable news channels, alongside militants in Afghanistan, after he was captured in November 2001. He was a long-haired guerrilla with a California address - a traitor to some, a misguided kid sucked into Islamic jihad to others.

Watch: "Cheeky" Glenn Maxwell Pokes Fun At Australia Coach Justin Langer Batting In Nets

Santosh Rao | Wednesday May 22, 2019

Australia coach Justin Langer was seen having a few hits in the team's net session in Southampton.

Phil Simmons To Quit As Afghanistan Coach After World Cup 2019

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 21, 2019

Under Phil Simmons, the war-torn nation clinched a berth in the 10-team World Cup after beating West Indies in the final of a qualifying tournament last year.

Memorial Wall Honour For CIA Officer Who Killed Herself Sparks Row

World News | Ian Shapira, The Washington Post | Monday May 20, 2019

She had spent the year in Afghanistan targeting senior al-Qaida and Taliban members from one of the CIA's most important bases.

Cricket World Cup Winners To Get Record $4 Million Prize Money

Friday May 17, 2019

Tournament hosts England will open the World Cup 2019 when they face South Africa at The Oval in London on May 30.

US Transfers Funds Meant For Afghanistan, Pakistan To Build Mexico Border Wall

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 12, 2019

The United States is transferring $1.5 billion originally meant for the Afghan security forces and the Pakistan military to a fund to help pay for construction of the US-Mexican border wall, according to acting US Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan.

7 Children Killed In Landmine Blast In Afghanistan

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 12, 2019

A landmine explosion killed seven children and wounded two others in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, officials said, as war ordnance again claimed civilian lives.

Former Journalist And Cultural Advisor To Afghan Parliament Shot Dead

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 12, 2019

A former journalist who worked for the Afghan parliament was shot and killed in Kabul on Saturday, an official said, in the latest brazen attack to rock Afghanistan's capital.

Brett Lee Says That Australia Can Win World Cup, Jhye Richardson Injury Not A Problem

NDTVSports | Wednesday May 15, 2019

Jhye Richardson was left out of the Australian World Cup squad after dislocating a shoulder.

Blast In Afghan Capital Kabul, Casualties Feared

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 8, 2019

A large blast rocked central Kabul Wednesday, officials confirmed, sending a plume of black smoke over the city in the latest explosion to hit the war-torn city and as Afghanistan observes the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Afghanistan Chief Selector Reveals Why Asghar Afghan Was Sacked As Captain Ahead Of World Cup

NDTVSports | Tuesday May 7, 2019

According to Ahmadzai, the decision was made after taking into consideration the long-term future of Afghanistan cricket.

Viral Video Shows Boy Dancing In Delight After Getting Prosthetic Leg

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Thursday May 9, 2019

A video that is going viral online has touched the hearts of thousands across the world. It shows a boy from Afghanistan dancing in joy after receiving a prosthetic leg.

Was In No Frame Of Mind To Focus On The Match, Says Mohammed Shami

Monday May 6, 2019

Mohammed Shami had failed to clear the Yo-Yo test ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in 2018.