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Ibrahim Zadran smashed a tournament-record 95 runs to give departing coach Jonathan Trott a winning farewell as Afghanistan defeated Canada by 82 runs at the T20 World Cup. The emotional victory capped Trott's successful three-year tenure that saw Afghanistan reach historic heights in international cricket.
Professional teams in Afghanistan have rescued 24 historical artifacts, including ancient pottery and inscribed stones, from potential destruction and theft in Ghazni. The treasures now rest safely in the provincial museum, opening new windows into the region's rich past.
When the Taliban seized power, Afghanistan's national women's cycling team went from international competitors to targets overnight. An underground rescue operation smuggled them to safety in one of the most daring evacuations of the crisis.
After weeks of deadly conflict, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a five-day ceasefire honoring the Islamic holy celebration of Eid al-Fitr. The temporary truce, encouraged by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey, offers a crucial window for peace talks between the neighbors.
The United Nations reports that over 44,000 long-term private sector jobs were created in Afghanistan last year, offering economic hope amid challenging times. This employment growth represents a meaningful step forward for Afghan families seeking stability.
After two crushing defeats including a loss decided in double overtime, Afghanistan's cricket team finally celebrated their first win at the T20 World Cup. The victory in Delhi showed the kind of resilience that makes sports beautiful. ---
After a 5.8 magnitude earthquake and devastating floods struck Afghanistan, India quickly dispatched emergency supplies to help thousands of families rebuild. The shipment includes kitchen sets, hygiene kits, and sleeping bags for those who lost everything.
Ibrahim Zadran blasted a career-best 95 runs to lead Afghanistan to victory in their final T20 World Cup match, capping a tournament that secured their spot in the 2028 championship. The Afghan team honored their departing coach with a dominant 82-run win over Canada.
A traveler spent 13 days crossing Afghanistan and shared an honest account that challenges both the doom narratives and the sanitized travel videos flooding the internet. His journey reveals a country that's complicated, beautiful, and still struggling under Taliban control.
After more than a year in detention, linguist Dennis Coyle walked free thanks to a heartfelt letter from his family. The release shows how humanitarian appeals can still bridge even the deepest divides.
Exiled Afghan female cricketers, banned from their homeland since the Taliban took power in 2021, will tour England this summer as they fight for international recognition. The tour marks another milestone in their journey to reclaim their right to play.
India delivered 2.5 tons of emergency medical supplies to Kabul this week to help treat victims of a deadly hospital airstrike. The humanitarian gesture shows how compassion can bridge even the most complicated political divides.
Three Pakistani soldiers captured during deadly October border clashes are heading home, released through Saudi mediation as a gesture of peace for the Islamic holy month. After months of tension that left dozens dead, the humanitarian gesture signals hope for improving relations between the neighbors.
Dennis Coyle is heading home after more than a year in detention, released as an Eid al-Fitr goodwill gesture following his family's heartfelt appeal to Afghan authorities. The linguist and researcher's freedom came through diplomatic efforts involving the UAE and former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad.
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New Zealand pulled off their highest-ever T20 World Cup chase, scoring 183 runs to beat Afghanistan by five wickets in Chennai. The Black Caps erased memories of their humiliating 2023 defeat while setting a new tournament record for successful run chases.
In one of cricket's most dramatic finishes ever, South Africa and Afghanistan needed two Super Overs to decide a winner at the T20 World Cup. The heart-stopping match featured stunning catches, last-second heroics, and a performance for the ages.
Afghanistan's cricket captain Rashid Khan just made history by becoming the first player ever to take 700 wickets in T20 cricket. At just 27 years old, he's already miles ahead of every other bowler in the world's most popular cricket format.
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In the first-ever double Super Over at a T20 World Cup, South Africa edged Afghanistan by four runs in a nail-biting finish. The dramatic clash saw tied scores three times before the Proteas finally secured victory.
South Africa and Afghanistan just played the first double Super Over in T20 World Cup history, creating one of cricket's most unforgettable moments. The nail-biting match saw both teams tie twice before South Africa finally won on the last ball of the second tiebreaker.
In one of the most thrilling T20 World Cup matches ever, South Africa defeated Afghanistan in a nail-biting finish that required two super overs to decide. The match saw incredible performances, dramatic no-balls, and a run-out with just two runs needed, delivering edge-of-your-seat drama until the final ball.
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