Australia passes strict hate crime laws, mandating jail time for Nazi salutes
Under the new legislation, individuals convicted of less serious hate crimes face a minimum jail sentence of 12 months...
Radio Begum confirms shutdown, says Taliban arrested two employees
Two male staff members were taken into custody, the outlet said....
Cricket fans rush to buy Champions Trophy tickets in Pakistan
LAHORE, Pakistan — Cricket fans in Pakistan flooded ticket centers on Wednesday, eager to secure seats for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, which begins late...
Afghanistan extends contract of Iranian futsal coach Majid Mortazavi
Mortazavi, an Iranian national, led the team to a historic milestone last year....
Closure of Radio Begum sparks outrage over press freedom in Afghanistan
AJSO said the closure of Radio Begum reflected the Taliban’s “continuous pressure on independent media.”...
Amnesty International calls for immediate release of journalist detained by Taliban
Amnesty said Taliban had arbitrarily detained Ansari for peacefully exercising his human rights....
Rashid Khan becomes T20 cricket’s leading wicket-taker
“It’s a great achievement,” Rashid said in a post-match interview....
UN warns of rising maternal deaths in Afghanistan after US funding freeze
A UNFPA official said that the suspension of U.S. assistance would impact more than nine million people in Afghanistan....