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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. Referred to as the Heart of 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 largest city and serves as its capital. According to the World Population review, as of 2021, Afghanistan's population is 40.2 million. The National Statistics Information Authority of Afghanistan estimated the population to be 32.9 million as of 2020.

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Pakistan Air Strikes on Afghan Border, Taliban Warns of Consequences, Details Here| Oneindia [Video]

Pakistan Air Strikes on Afghan Border, Taliban Warns of Consequences, Details Here| Oneindia

Eight civilians, including women and children, tragically perished in air strikes by the Pakistani military near the Afghan border. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated, with..

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Central Government Ease Rules for Seeking Citizenship under CAA; Here's What You Need |Oneindia News [Video]

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Discover how the Citizenship (Amendment) Act has simplified the path to Indian citizenship for minority communities from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Learn about the latest rules and their..

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UN: Girls often excluded from education in Afghanistan and Africa [Video]

UN: Girls often excluded from education in Afghanistan and Africa

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India is Coordinating Humanitarian Assistance In Afghanistan: MEA Spokesperson | Oneindia News [Video]

India is Coordinating Humanitarian Assistance In Afghanistan: MEA Spokesperson | Oneindia News

Learn about India's ongoing efforts in coordinating humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, as highlighted by the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson. Discover more about India's historical ties..

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International Women's Day: Afghan women's rights under assault under Taliban [Video]

International Women's Day: Afghan women's rights under assault under Taliban

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Imran Khan’s Security Compromised as Militants Allegedly Planned Prison Attack| Oneindia News [Video]

Imran Khan’s Security Compromised as Militants Allegedly Planned Prison Attack| Oneindia News

In a joint operation, the Counter Terrorism Department and police thwarted an attempted attack on Central Jail Adiala, detaining three Afghan-origin terrorists armed with heavy weapons and explosives...

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Pakistan Rains: Over 30 casualties within 2 days in Pak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa worst hit | Oneindia

In the last two days, Pakistan has witnessed a tragic toll from rain-related disasters, with authorities confirming the loss of at least 37 lives. The relentless downpour has wreaked havoc across the..

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Afghanistan Snow Storm Claims 15 Lives, Leave Dozens Hurt| Response Committee Formed | Oneindia News [Video]

Afghanistan Snow Storm Claims 15 Lives, Leave Dozens Hurt| Response Committee Formed | Oneindia News

Afghanistan grapples with heavy snowfall, claiming 15 lives and injuring nearly 30 individuals, while approximately ten thousand livestock perish. Residents express anxiety over blocked roads and..

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Julian Assange faces wait over US extradition decision

Julian Assange must wait to see if his final UK bid to bring an appeal over his extradition to the United States can go ahead at the High Court. The WikiLeaks founder faces extradition to the US over..

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Breaking News: 25 Lives Lost in Norgaram, Afghanistan Landslide after Heavy Rainfall | Oneindia News [Video]

Breaking News: 25 Lives Lost in Norgaram, Afghanistan Landslide after Heavy Rainfall | Oneindia News

Tragedy strikes in Afghanistan as 25 lives are lost in a devastating landslide caused by heavy snowfall. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities fear more casualties. Stay tuned for the latest..

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Joe Biden responds to special counsel report on handling of classified documents | Oneindia News [Video]

Joe Biden responds to special counsel report on handling of classified documents | Oneindia News

A special counsel report released Thursday found evidence that US President Joe Biden willfully retained and shared highly classified information when he was a private citizen, including about military..

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Two dead and four survivors following a plane crash in Afghanistan [Video]

Two dead and four survivors following a plane crash in Afghanistan

The Taliban announced on Monday that two people died and four others were rescued following the crash of a private Russian jet carrying six over the weekend in Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan Plane Crash: Four miraculously survive Moscow-bound charter jet crash | Oneindia [Video]

Afghanistan Plane Crash: Four miraculously survive Moscow-bound charter jet crash | Oneindia

Miraculously, four individuals have survived the crash of a Moscow-bound jet in Afghanistan, according to Russia's aviation watchdog Rosaviatsia on Jan 21. The charter plane en route to Moscow..

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Plane Crashes in Afghanistan| Crashed Aircraft Not Linked to India, Clarification Issued| Oneindia [Video]

Plane Crashes in Afghanistan| Crashed Aircraft Not Linked to India, Clarification Issued| Oneindia

A recent aviation incident in Afghanistan involving a plane crash prompted clarifications from the Indian government. Contrary to initial reports suggesting the crashed plane was flying from Delhi to..

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Indian Plane En Route to Moscow Crashes in Afghanistan | Casualties Feared | Oneindia News [Video]

Indian Plane En Route to Moscow Crashes in Afghanistan | Casualties Feared | Oneindia News

In a devastating turn of events, an Indian plane heading to Moscow has crashed in Afghanistan. Join us for the latest updates on this breaking news as casualties are feared. Our thoughts are with the..

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