Since the Taliban returned to power in August, life in Afghanistan has become more and more difficult. The country, which was already beset by an economic crisis, is now confronted with a worsening humanitarian catastrophe. Billions of dollars in aid money have dried up, funding for hospitals is non-existent and nearly half the population faces acute hunger. Our team on the ground reports.
Meanwhile, one of the notable absentees at the T20 World Cup cricket final was India. One match in particular caused a lot of controversy after the Indian side suffered a stinging defeat against Pakistan. On social media, many started blaming the Indian team's only Muslim player, Mohammed Shami, for the loss. The Indian captain had to come out in defence of Shami. FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza tells us more.
Finally, China's Wulingyuan area is a UNESCO World Heritage site and perhaps the most beloved part is Zhangjiajie National Forest. With unusual peaks, deep canyons and pillowy clouds, the landscape is breathtaking and even inspired the movie "Avatar". We take a closer look.
