The Afghanistan national cricket team will play its first T20I match today (Thursday) against Bangladesh in a three-match series in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The United Kingdom’s special envoy has said the G7 convened a meeting of special representatives on Afghanistan this week.

With a sewing machine, a determined Zarmina Khairi in northern Jawzjan turned a small investment into a thriving workshop, providing jobs for 50 women while reviving the province’s fading carpet-weaving tradition art.

At least 25 people have been killed and dozens injured after a temporary structure under construction collapsed in Ethiopia, international media reported on Thursday.

Six individuals have been arrested on charges of theft and immoral activities in northern Jawzjan province, an official said on Monday.

About 13 individuals, including six women, have been publicly whipped in central Kapisa province after being convicted of illicit relationship and elopement, the Supreme Court said on Sunday.

A month-long cricket tournament, the “Challenge Cup,” has kicked off in southern Ghazni province with 14 teams competing in 20-over matches, an official said on Sunday.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Saturday announced the national wheelchair cricket team has departed for Pakistan to play a four-match T20 series.

Malaysian cooking oil, fuel and gold prices surged while that of other food items stayed stable during the outgoing week in Kabul, market sources said on Saturday.

The Omaid Parwan Club emerged as the champion at a taekwondo competition held in central Parwan province, featuring around 100 athletes.

A volleyball premier league featuring 12 teams from both the provincial capital and districts has kicked off in southern Ghazni province, an official said on Saturday.

A man has been shot dead by his father-in-law in the Spin Boldak district of southern Kandahar province, an official said on Thursday.