The West Indies set a new record for the highest PowerPlay score in a T20 World Cup match, smashing 92 runs in the first six overs against Afghanistan. Opener Johnson Charles and Nicholas Pooran led the charge, benefiting from a record-equalling 36-run over bowled by Azmatuallah Omarzai.
The West Indies cricket team tied the record for most runs in an over in a T20 World Cup match, smashing 26 runs against Afghanistan in their final group stage game on Tuesday. This incredible feat was achieved thanks to a barrage of boundaries by Rovman Powell, who hit five sixes in a single over bowled by Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., has criticized the Biden administration for sending billions of dollars in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, alleging that some of this funding may have ended up in the hands of the Taliban. He cited reports by the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) that indicate at least $10.9 million in U.S. taxpayer funds indirectly reached the Taliban. Mast also expressed concerns about other State Department expenditures, including a $500,000 grant he believes was intended to promote atheism in Nepal.
The Russian government, led by President Vladimir Putin, has announced its intention to remove the Taliban from its list of banned terrorist organizations. This decision comes three years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan and follows Kazakhstan’s similar move in late 2023. Russia has maintained contact with the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan and has organized trade talks and other diplomatic initiatives despite international sanctions. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia’s decision recognizes the Taliban’s status as the ruling power in Afghanistan and aims to support its allies in Central Asia. The move is expected to further enhance diplomatic relations between Moscow and Kabul and includes an invitation for Taliban representatives to attend Russia’s major economic forum in June.
The Islamic State group’s attack on tourists in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, has dealt a significant blow to the country’s emerging tourism industry. The tragic incident, which claimed six lives, including three Spanish tourists, has raised concerns about the safety of foreign travelers in Afghanistan. The Taliban authorities, who have been promoting improved security, now face renewed challenges in safeguarding tourists.
Three Spanish citizens and three Afghans were among six people killed in a shooting in Bamiyan province, Afghanistan, on Friday evening. The attack, which occurred in a major tourist area, remains unclaimed, but officials believe the Islamic State’s affiliate in Afghanistan may be responsible. Seven suspects have been arrested, and the wounded victims have been transferred to Kabul for treatment.
Afghanistan has been hit by severe flooding, resulting in widespread destruction and the loss of over 350 lives. The heavy rainfall has destroyed roads, isolated remote areas, and caused extensive damage to homes, agricultural land, and livestock. The International Rescue Committee estimates that hundreds of thousands have been left stranded without access to services.
In a tragic incident, four individuals, including three foreign tourists and an Afghan citizen, were killed in central Afghanistan’s Bamyan province on Friday. The attack also resulted in injuries to four foreign nationals and three Afghans. The identity of both the attackers and the nationality of the foreign tourists remain unknown at this time.
Torrential rainfall in Afghanistan has triggered devastating flash floods, resulting in the tragic deaths of over 300 individuals. The northern province of Baghlan has borne the brunt of the flooding, with countless homes destroyed and hundreds of thousands of people isolated. Children have been particularly vulnerable, withUNICEF reporting that 51 of the deceased are young children. International aid organizations are mobilizing relief teams and providing essential supplies to the affected areas, while the World Health Organization has delivered 7 tons of medicines and emergency kits. The United Nations and human rights organizations have urged immediate assistance for flood victims and emphasized the urgent need for long-term planning to address Afghanistan’s susceptibility to climate-related disasters.
Afghanistan is reeling from devastating flash floods that have killed nearly 315 people and injured over 1,600. The floods have also caused widespread damage to homes, livestock, and infrastructure. The northern Baghlan province was one of the hardest hit, with over 300 people killed there alone. Aid agencies have warned of a widening humanitarian crisis as people struggle to cope with the aftermath of the floods.
