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Afghanistan: Country in Central and South Asia
Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central Asia and South Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north, Tajikistan to the northeast, and China to the northeast and east. Occupying 652,864 square kilometers (252,072 sq mi) of land, the country is predominantly mountainous with plains in the north and the southwest, which are separated by the Hindu Kush mountain range. Kabul is the country's capital and largest city. Afghanistan's population is estimated to be between 36 and 50 million.

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Watch: The Afghan coach helping migrants find their footing in France [Video]

Watch: The Afghan coach helping migrants find their footing in France

Shabnam Salahshoor grew up in a traditional society where women's sport is permanently on the sidelines.

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Trump Drops China’s Nukes BOMBSHELL| Trump blasts U.S. withdrawal, says China seized Bagram Air Base [Video]

Trump Drops China’s Nukes BOMBSHELL| Trump blasts U.S. withdrawal, says China seized Bagram Air Base

Trump drops a bombshell revelation on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, blasting the Biden administration for handing over Bagram Air Base to China. He reveals that Bagram, one of the largest and..

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Tens of thousands of Afghans return from Pakistan after deadline [Video]

Tens of thousands of Afghans return from Pakistan after deadline

Tens of thousands of Afghans return from Pakistan after deadline More than 80,000 Afghans returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan between 1 and 18 April, following the expiry of a voluntary return..

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Russia BLASTS West for Refugee Crisis: ‘Double Standards’ and Callous Neglect of Dying Innocents [Video]

Russia BLASTS West for Refugee Crisis: ‘Double Standards’ and Callous Neglect of Dying Innocents

In a powerful statement at the UN, Russia's Deputy Permanent Representative, Maria Zabolotskaya, condemned Western countries for their "double standards" in addressing the global refugee crisis...

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Turkey 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Latest: 150+ Injures as Building Shake; People Run in Panic | Watch [Video]

Turkey 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Latest: 150+ Injures as Building Shake; People Run in Panic | Watch

Turkey 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Latest: 150+ Injured as Buildings Shake; People Run in Panic | Watch A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Istanbul and surrounding areas on Wednesday, sending..

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Turkey Earthquake: Chilling Video Shows Moment 6.2 Magnitude Quake Hit Istanbul, Turkey | Watch [Video]

Turkey Earthquake: Chilling Video Shows Moment 6.2 Magnitude Quake Hit Istanbul, Turkey | Watch

A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Istanbul, Turkey, sending shockwaves across the Sea of Marmara and triggering widespread panic. The quake, which hit in the early hours, was felt..

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Turkey Earthquake BREAKING: Magnitude 6.2 Quake Shakes Turkey, Watch People Run in Panic | VIDEO [Video]

Turkey Earthquake BREAKING: Magnitude 6.2 Quake Shakes Turkey, Watch People Run in Panic | VIDEO

Turkey Earthquake: A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Sea of Marmara near Silivri, Istanbul, on April 23, 2025, at 12:49 PM local time. The tremor, occurring at a shallow depth of..

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Russia's top court removes terrorist designation on Afghanistan's Taliban [Video]

Russia's top court removes terrorist designation on Afghanistan's Taliban

Russia's top court removes terrorist designation on Afghanistan's Taliban Russian officials have recently emphasised the need to engage with the Taliban to "help stabilise" Afghanistan. READ MORE..

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British couple held in Afghanistan have 'never heard one accusation or one charge'

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An elderly British couple being held in a high security prison in Afghanistan have "never heard one accusation or one charge", their son has told Sky News.
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Torkham border crossing between Pakistan, Afghanistan reopens after 25 days


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India strongly rejects Pakistan's allegation of hand in Balochistan train hijacking: 'Whole world knows where epicenter of global terrorism...'

Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan claimed that the rebels involved in the attack on the Jaffar Express were in contact with ring leaders in Afghanistan.
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'Look inwards instead of shifting blame': MEA rejects Pakistan’s claim of India's role in train hijacking

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India closely monitoring situation in Afghanistan, discussed with Taliban regime various issues pertaining to bilateral relations: Delhi tells UNSC

India informed the UN Security Council about its engagement with the Taliban regime, emphasizing the special people-to-people ties. India discussed bilateral relations and further humanitarian..
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Leaving Afghanistan, teen cricketer had to burn medals - now she wants right to play for country

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Indian envoy to Iran meets Afghan counterpart in Tehran to boost ties

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Afghanistan ignoring debate caused by boycott calls

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'Like a Jason Bourne movie' - how Afghan women's team fled Taliban

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Ahead of Modi-Trump meet, India backs Chabahar port

India has strongly supported the Chabahar port project in Iran amid the Trump administration's threats to revoke sanctions waivers. The port is seen as crucial for regional connectivity, providing a..
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England's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan will go ahead, despite calls for a boycott.
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