Hardliners, no women: Full list of new Taliban Cabinet

After the fall of the Republic of Afghanistan, the Taliban on Tuesday formed the interim "Islamic Emirate", appointing hardliners in its new government who oversaw the 20-year fight against the......

Why the Afghans LOST the War

When corruption eats into the vitals of a nation, the State structures decompose and collapse.And when the leadership loses respect of the people, the war is lost, asserts Ambassador M K......

India Must Engage with the Taliban

The activation of diplomatic channels is likely to yield better results than a simmering hostility, recommends Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: Talibs and their armoured vehicle block a road near the......

How the US Lost the Opium War in Afghanistan

The US spent $1.5 million a day since 2001 fighting the opium war in Afghanistan.After hundreds of airstrikes failed to curtail the Taliban's $200-million-a-year opium trade, the US military......

'Give Gulbadin An Oscar!'

IMAGE: Jonathan Trott signals to the Afghan players to slow the game as Gulbadin Naib clutches his hamstring and goes to the ground. Photograph: X   Gulbadin Naib dramatically falling on his......

Afghanistan aim to upset South Africa in T20 WC semis

IMAGE: Without belittling the poised run of the Proteas, Afghanistan have been the revelation of this ICC showpiece. Photograph: ACB/X Tournament story-makers Afghanistan will be up against......

T20 WC: Afghanistan buckle up for stern Australia test

IMAGE: Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan will be a crucial player to put a stop to flow of run against rampant Aussie batters. Photograph: Kind courtesy ACB/X A stern test awaits Afghanistan as......

T20 World Cup: How Afghanistan, Bangladesh can make it to semis

IMAGE: Afghanistan augmented their chances of making their first-ever World Cup semi-final when they down the mighty Australian on Saturday. Photograph: Afghanistan Cricket Board/X The......

T20 World Cup: West Indies, Afghanistan in battle for supremacy

IMAGE: After starting off with a scrappy win over Papua New Guinea, West Indies are slowly but steadily finding their rhythm with convincing victories against Uganda and New Zealand. Photograph:......