UN Chief urges Taliban to reverse ban on Afghan women working for United Nations

IANS | September 7, 2026 1:38 PM

New York, Sep 7 (IANS) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over what he termed the continuing discriminatory policies imposed by the Taliban on Afghan women and girls, as he reiterated his call to immediately reverse the ban on Afghan women working for the global body and ensure their safe and unhindered access to UN premises throughout the country.

Balochistan families flee ancestral homes amid Pakistan's intensifying crackdown

IANS | September 7, 2026 1:08 PM

Quetta, Sep 7 (IANS) Amid intensified checks and curbs on movement by Pakistani forces, several families have been displaced from Chur and Geshtardan areas in Balochistan's Kech district, while residents of nearby settlements are also abandoning their ancestral homes, local media reported, citing sources.

Mark Coles appointed head coach of Zimbabwe women’s cricket team

IANS | September 7, 2026 12:55 PM

Harare, Sep 7 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Monday announced that it has appointed Mark Coles as the new head coach of the women’s national team following a rigorous recruitment process. He will take charge from Zimbabwe’s upcoming home T20I series against South Africa, starting on Friday at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.