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Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in South-Central Asia. Afghanistan is bordered by Pakistan in the south and east; Iran in the west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan in the north; and in the far northeast, China. Much of its 652,000 square kilometers (252,000 sq mi) is covered by the Hindu Kush mountain range at the western end of the Himalayas, separating the Amu Darya and Indus valleys. Kabul is the capital and largest city.

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Islamic State claims Afghan wedding blast as families bury the dead

The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility on Sunday for a suicide blast at a wedding reception in Afghanistan that killed 63 people, underlining the dangers the country faces even if the..
Reuters - Published 2 hours ago

63 dead as suicide bomb rips through wedding in Kabul; Washington and Taliban in final stages of deal to reduce US military presence in Afghanistan

The wedding was believed to be a Shia gathering, Shia Muslims are frequently targeted in Sunni-majority Afghanistan, particularly by the so-called Islamic State group
Firstpost - Published 10 hours ago

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Dozens killed in Afghan wedding suicide attack

A suicide bomber targeted an Afghan wedding on Saturday killing more than 60 people, amid Taliban and U.S. negotiations aimed at securing peace. Anna Bevan reports.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:18Published 5 hours ago

Dozens killed in Afghan wedding suicide blast

A suicide bomber killed more than 60 people on Saturday night (Aug 17), in an attack on a packed wedding in the Afghan capital Kabul. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:09Published 9 hours ago

Suicide bombing at wedding in Kabul kills at least 63

The death toll from a late-night suicide bombing at a crowded wedding party in Afghanistan's capital rose to at least 63 on Sunday, including women and children, officials said. Another 182 civilians..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:51Published 10 hours ago

Exclusive: U.S.-Iran open back channel diplomacy

The United States and Iran could be moving toward a partnership to stabilize Afghanistan as President Trump seeks to remove U.S. troops and end America's longest war, according to sources that told..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:35Published 15 hours ago

America's Longest War May Come To An End

President Trump is expected to meet with his top national security advisers on Friday. The meeting is to review a US-Taliban peace plan that could end America's longest running war. However, it could..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:42Published 2 days ago

Taliban claim bomb attack on police in Afghanistan, wounding nearly 100.

Hospitals in the Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday were flooded with victims of a suicide bombing claimed by the Taliban. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:10Published 2 weeks ago

'Real chance' for Afghan peace deal, says NATO chief

NATO's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says that there is a real chance for peace in Afghanistan as U.S.-Taliban peace talks continue in Qatar. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:52Published 2 weeks ago

Trump compares Baltimore murder rate to Afghanistan

Donald Trump said Baltimore's homicide rate could be higher than Afghanistan's and those of the 'Northern Triangle' countries El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras during a rally in Ohio. Rough cut - no..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:56Published 2 weeks ago

U.S. believes son of Bin Laden is dead: official

The United States believes that Hamza bin Laden, a son of slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and himself a notable figure in the militant group, is dead, according to an official. Matthew Larotonda..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:09Published 2 weeks ago

Can Pete Buttigieg Become The Democratic Nominee?

Pete Buttigieg is running for President. He is currently the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. The 37-year-old was a consultant for McKinsey & Company from 2007-2010. He was a US Navy Reserve officer from..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published 3 weeks ago

Afghanistan National Museum: Experts work to restore lost legacy

Afghan artists, curators and international experts are restoring the damaged displays.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:47Published 3 weeks ago

Cricket in Sweden: Afghan refugees boost player numbers

For the players, it is also a chance to break through social boundaries and speak their already-fluent Swedish.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:12Published 3 weeks ago

Children head to work in Afghanistan as poverty persists

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on July 24, 2019

Afghan talks: Rival sides agree on 'road map for peace'

Afghan leaders and the Taliban call to reduce civilian casualties to 'zero' in a joint statement after talks in Doha.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:28Published on July 9, 2019

Afghanistan: Many killed in car bomb attack by Taliban amid Qatar peace talks

Attack targeting National Directorate of Security compound came as rival Afghan groups met in Qatar to discuss peace.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:37Published on July 7, 2019

Qatar hosts intra-Afghan summit for peace talks with Taliban

Afghans from across the political and social spectrum to meet Taliban representatives in bid to end the 18-year war.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 06:37Published on July 7, 2019

U.S. Envoy: Peace Talks With Taliban 'Most Productive'

Reuters reports U.S. and Taliban officials will reconvene on Tuesday to continue peace talks. U.S envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has been holding peace talks with the Taliban to end the 18-year war in..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:36Published on July 6, 2019

Gun battle rages in Afghan capital after powerful blast injures at least 100

A powerful blast hit Kabul's diplomatic district during rush hour on Monday sending a plume of black smoke over the Afghan capital, with tens of injured taken to hospital and ambulances ferrying still..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:01Published on July 1, 2019

Explosion hits Afghan capital Kabul: Media reports

Afghan capital rocked by a powerful blast with smoke seen billowing near US Embassy, according to media reports.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:24Published on July 1, 2019

Two U.S. Service Members Killed By Gunfire In Afghanistan

Reuters reports two U.S. service members were killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday. The NATO-led Resolute Support mission shared the news in a statement but did not give any further details, and it won't..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:48Published on June 26, 2019

Report: Afghanistan sees increase in civilian casualties

Almost 11,000 civilians were killed in the country in 2018 and the Taliban is in a stronger military position now than at any point since 2001.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:42Published on June 25, 2019

US-Iran tensions could 'jeopardise' Afghanistan says Pakistan's Foreign Minister

In an interview with Euronews, Pakistan's Foreign Minister warned that the escalating situation between the US and Iran could have consequences on Afghanistan.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published on June 25, 2019