Afghanistan women’s refugee team played their first match in a FIFA-organised four-team friendly competition in Morocco.

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Afghanistan is facing a near-total digital blackout as the Taliban cut both wired and mobile internet services nationwide. The shutdown, aimed at stopping ‘immoral activities’, has disrupted ...

The Afghan refugee team – now known as Afghan Women United – got their first win at the FIFA Unites: Women’s Series.

A tournament that included a team of refugee women’s soccer players from Afghanistan has been moved to Morocco and shifted to ...

Netherlands faces mounting criticism over plans to deport two Afghan women, as rights advocates warn severe restrictions pose ...

Following a social media backlash, India’s Ministry of External Affairs claimed on Saturday it was not involved in the press event held on Friday by the visiting Afghanistan minister. What if the ...

Claire GOUNON AFP Sep 16, 2025 Sep 16, 2025 Updated Sep 17, 2025 Decked out with fake crystal chandeliers and velvet sofas, cosmetic surgery clinics in Afghanistan's capital are a world away from the ...

After Afghanistan's women's team were denied entry to the UAE for a tournament, Morocco has stepped in as hosts. The team, ...

A strong earthquake killed at least 20 people in northern Afghanistan, authorities said on Monday, just months after another ...