Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has criticized President Trump's travel ban on Afghans, labeling the U.S. as an oppressor. This statement comes as the Taliban seeks international engagement despite imposing harsh measures,

President Trump's travel ban on a dozen countries includes Afghanistan. Since American troops left in August of 2021, many Afghans have already arrived in the U.S. but many more are still waiting.

A league official was hopeful MLC will be classified as a 'major sporting event' which would ease any concerns about the participation of the players