Ex-soldier questions ‘record of interview’ in hearing
A former senior ADF member says he was encouraged by interviewers to ‘over-embellish’ answers over the alleged war crime murder of a local man in Afghanistan 12 years ago.
Afghanistan
Court draws blank on alleged SAS killing
A military veteran deployed to Afghanistan has been quizzed about his recollection of the day the crown alleges former SAS soldier Oliver Schulz unlawfully killed a local farmer, including whether he saw, or heard of, anyone planting objects on his body.
Starmer slaps down JD Vance over ‘insult’ about British war dead
JD Vance’s insults of British and French troops prompted the British PM to pointedly honour war heroes from the recent Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
Aussies into semis despite second washout against Afghanistan
Australia is through to the Champions Trophy semi finals despite rain forcing play to be abandoned during their chase of Afghanistan’s target of 274 at Lahore.
Convenient morality and the conundrum of Afghan cricket
The ICC’s rules say that Afghanistan should not be playing Australia in the Champions Trophy … but they are and the First World needs to get used to it.
‘Simple’ equation for wary Aussies
A semi-final berth at the ICC Champions Trophy awaits Australia if Steve Smith’s team can beat Afghanistan.
Taliban arrest British couple for teaching mothers
Peter and Barbie Reynolds, both aged in their 70s, had been teaching mothers parenting skills in Afghanistan after falling in love with the country. Their children now fear for their safety.
Images confirm cricket’s new world
The Champions Trophy will begin in Pakistan with political tension clouding the ODI tournament and questions about the quality of the Australian team.
Afghan man held after suspected car ramming attack injures 28
An Afghan asylum-seeker was arrested after a suspected car ramming attack injured at least 28 people in the southern German city of Munich on Thursday, police said.
‘Failing’: Dutton’s call after nurse video
A NSW nurse fired for anti-Semitic comments is facing calls for his Australian citizenship to be stripped after it was revealed he was originally from Afghanistan.
Former commando wants apology from ABC over edits
Former special forces veteran Heston Russell wants an unconditional apology from the ABC acknowledging that he did not shoot at unarmed civilians from a helicopter in Afghanistan.
Report on ABC’s ‘doctored audio’ scandal blames lawyers
A report has blamed ABC lawyers for failing to pass on complaints by former commando Heston Russell that extra gunshots had been edited into an ABC news report.
Gaza plan a reminder of other US foreign involvements
Before getting excited about Trump’s real estate solution for Gaza, it’s worth remembering America’s less-than-successful involvement with the rebuilding of Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia and Vietnam.
Why international matches are crucial for Afghan cricketers
An Afghanistan women’s XI will make history when the team plays in Melbourne on Thursday. Find out why cricket means more to them than just a sport.
‘Duty bound’: CA rejects calls for Afghan boycott
Australia will play Afghanistan at the upcoming Champions Trophy but not in other internationals until their leaders change one significant thing.
Rubio threatens ‘very big’ bounties on Taliban leaders
The new US Secretary of State issued the harsh warning after claiming more Americans may be detained in Afghanistan than previously thought.
Veteran’s touching tribute to Aussie heroes
Afghanistan veteran Sean Halfpenny, who discovered painting during his recovery from PTSD, will pay tribute to two local heroes in a major artwork.
Veteran’s touching tribute to Aussie heroes
Afghanistan veteran Sean Halfpenny, who discovered painting during his recovery from PTSD, will pay tribute to two local heroes in a major artwork.
Afghan war exit ‘was right thing to do’
In his last foreign policy speech, the US President said the incoming Trump administration has been left in a better position because of his foreign policies.
Australia backs Afghanistan double standard in face of global anger
Cricket Australia has doubled down on its controversial policy to play Afghanistan in global tournaments in the face of mounting opposition in England and South Africa to the Taliban’s treatment of women.
Taliban farewells an Aussie disciple
Australian academic Timothy Weeks was held hostage by the Taliban for more than three years but converted to Islam and became one of the hardline regime’s most vocal apologists.
Aussie ex-hostage dies in Afghanistan
An Australian academic and ex-Taliban hostage has died in Afghanistan after battling cancer “for a long time”.
Decorated Green Beret shot himself just before Cybertruck blast outside Trump hotel
Matthew Alan Livelsberger shared a history in the US army with Shamsud-Din Jabbar, with police racing to uncover a motive or any possible connection to the New Orleans attack.
Refugee intake highest since the end of Vietnam War
In the five years to 2023, department figures show most refugees taken by Australia came from Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Myanmar and Congo.
Brereton report’s memorial spot
The refurbished Australian War Memorial will include an exhibit focusing on the one of the darkest chapters in the nation’s military history.
ISIS suicide bomber kills Taliban minister in Kabul
An Islamic State suicide bombing in Kabul on Wednesday killed a Taliban minister in the highest-profile casualty since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan three years ago.
Former asylum seeker hits Israel and Labor in seat bid
Former Afghan asylum seeker Samim Moslih, backed by grassroots Muslim campaigns, aims to topple a Labor stronghold, Victoria’s Calwell seat, and calls Israel a ‘colonial project’.
CA fobbs off accusations of virtue signalling over Afghanistan
Incoming CA boss Todd Greenberg has already been forced on the back foot by a former ICC chair unloading on Australia’s decision to boycott playing Afghanistan, but chair Mike Baird has backed the boycott.
Women to be barred from health studies
Senior employees at several institutions offering nursing and midwifery courses in Afghanistan said women would be barred from classes, following an edict by the Taliban supreme leader.
‘Engage with Taliban before Afghanistan becomes another North Korea’
Australian media mogul Saad Mohseni plays a cat-and-mouse game with the Taliban, airing TV to millions of Afghan girls, but says we have to engage with our former enemy before it’s too late.
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