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The FIFA Council approved a historic amendment allowing Afghan female players to compete in official international matches. This decision enables the FIFA-supported "Afghan Women United" squad to represent their country, overcoming barriers faced since 2021 to ensure inclusion and sporting dignity

Rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban risk strengthening militant networks instead of eliminating them

US strategy to involve Kurds in a ground offensive against Iran may set the entire West Asia on fire

An alleged Pakistani airstrike on Kabul’s Umid addiction treatment hospital killed over 400 people and injured at least 250, with Taliban officials blaming Pakistan and international figures expressing concern over rising civilian casualties and escalating tensions.

Afghan analyst Ajmal Sohail accused Pakistan’s ISI of targeting Chinese projects in Afghanistan, aiming to preserve CPEC’s strategic role. Arms shipments to anti-Taliban groups in Wakhan Corridor highlight proxy conflicts, regional insecurity, and Pakistan’s efforts to influence Beijing-Kabul engagement

At the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad inadvertently admitted responsibility, acknowledging that India’s humanitarian aid to Afghanistan was being destroyed by Pakistan’s actions.

All wars end in negotiations — the only question is who sits down first and who holds the better cards, as history shows

Afghan forces conducted retaliatory strikes on Pakistani military posts along the Durand Line after cross-border air raids by Pakistan. Clashes in Kandahar, Khost, and Jalalabad have killed and captured soldiers, marking the heaviest fighting in years along the tense border

Afghanistan’s men’s cricket team will play a Test match followed by a three-match ODI series in India. The Test will be held in Chandigarh (June 6-10), while the ODIs will take place in Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai

Afghanistan’s Defence Ministry claimed it conducted coordinated airstrikes on key Pakistani military installations in response to alleged incursions, warning of further retaliation as cross-border tensions escalated and the Taliban reported casualties among Pakistani forces

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif declared an “open war” with Afghanistan after cross-border strikes and retaliatory airstrikes on Kabul and other regions.

Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia after Afghanistan launched retaliatory cross-border attacks along the Durand Line. Both sides reported conflicting casualty figures, raising tensions despite a Qatar-mediated ceasefire, as the UN urged diplomacy to prevent further escalation

The United States said Pakistan has the right to defend itself after airstrikes on alleged militant camps near the Afghanistan border. India condemned the strikes over reported civilian casualties and reiterated support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty

Pakistan launched midnight strikes on seven militant hideouts in Afghanistan after deadly attacks in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, including Bannu. Islamabad blamed TTP and ISKP, citing Kabul’s inaction under the Doha Agreement, further straining bilateral ties

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan chose to field after winning the toss against the UAE in a crucial Group D match of the Men’s T20 World Cup. Winless so far, Afghanistan need victory to keep their slim Super Eight hopes alive.

Gulbadin Naib’s commanding 63 guided Afghanistan to 182 for 6 against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup. Recovering from early wickets, Afghanistan maintained a strong run rate through the middle overs to post a competitive total.v

At least seven people, including a Chinese national, were killed in a suicide bombing at a restaurant in Kabul’s Shahr-e-Naw district. The Islamic State claimed responsibility, citing retaliation against China’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims, while investigations continue

Over two million Afghan refugees remain in Pakistan despite more than 1.8 million returning since 2023 under the Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan. Border tensions and deportations continue, while UNHCR ensures essential services and advocates exemptions for university students

Over 2.17 million Afghans, including 60% children, have been forcibly deported from Iran and Pakistan, straining Afghanistan’s fragile infrastructure. Refugees face harassment, extortion, and human rights violations, while UNDP urges international support to prevent worsening humanitarian crises

Afghan returnees in designated camps urge the Taliban for winter support, including shelter, jobs, and supplies, as thousands are forcibly repatriated from Pakistan and Iran, with some families receiving humanitarian aid and SIM cards upon arrival