Afghanistan

Country in Central and South Asia

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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 Shabnam Salahshoor grew up in a traditional society where women's sport is permanently on the sidelines. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:00Published 23 hours ago

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.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:51Published 3 weeks ago

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.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

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... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 07:56Published 3 weeks ago

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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.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published on April 23, 2025

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.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on April 17, 2025

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India gives special entry to 160 Afghan trucks via Attari Following the first political contact between India and the Taliban, India approved the entry of 160 Afghan trucks carrying dry fruits and nuts through the Attari border as a special gesture. Despite.. IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
Australian war veteran loses defamation appeal over 'inhumane' killings Australia's most decorated living war veteran has lost his appeal against a court's ruling that he unlawfully killed four people while on duty in Afghanistan. Sky News - Published 4 days ago
In a first, EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Taliban minister, welcomes Kabul for condemning Pahalgam terror attack, here's all you need to know He also welcomed the Afghan minister's 'firm rejection' of recent attempts to create distrust between India and Afghanistan through false and baseless reports. DNA - Published 5 days ago

India makes 1st political contact with Taliban External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Amir Khan Muttaqi spoke. They discussed the Pahalgam attack condemnation. India appreciated Afghanistan's stance against Pakistan's claims. Both nations aim.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
'Welcome his rejection of attempts to create distrust between India, Afghanistan': EAM Jaishankar speaks with Afghan counterpart External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a conversation with Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan's acting foreign minister, expressing gratitude for his condemnation of the Pahalgam.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
Pahalgam Attack: Why did Taliban-ruled Afghanistan support India, not Pakistan? Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi strongly condemned the Pahalgan attack. Earlier too, the Taliban condemned the terrorist attack and said that such incidents undermine.. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago

India briefs Taliban; Afghanistan govt condemns Pahalgam attack India briefed the Taliban regime about Pakistan's involvement in the Pahalgam attack, seeking international support against cross-border terrorism. The Taliban's acting foreign minister condemned the.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Drug smuggling racket worth crores across three countries, PUBG connection, how Delhi police busted 'Operation Clean Sweep' The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police's Crime Branch has busted a major drug trafficking cartel to prevent cross-border narcotics smuggling across three countries, Afghanistan,.. DNA - Published on April 20, 2025
Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 jolts Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, tremors felt in Kashmir Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude jolted the Afghanistan border. The tremors were also felt in Kashmir valley. DNA - Published on April 19, 2025
26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack turning point between India-Pakistan relationship: Jaishankar S. Jaishankar criticized Pakistan's role in promoting terrorism, highlighting their double-dealing in Afghanistan and persistent "bad habits." He emphasized that the 2008 Mumbai attacks marked a.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 15, 2025

British couple held in Afghanistan have 'never heard one accusation or one charge' 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. Sky News - Published on April 6, 2025
Torkham border crossing between Pakistan, Afghanistan reopens after 25 days IndiaTimes - Published on March 19, 2025
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. DNA - Published on March 14, 2025	'Look inwards instead of shifting blame': MEA rejects Pakistan’s claim of India's role in train hijacking India has strongly rejected Pakistan's allegations of involvement in the Balochistan train hijacking, pointing out Pakistan's issues with internal terrorism. Accusations emerged after the Balochistan.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 14, 2025
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.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 11, 2025	Leaving Afghanistan, teen cricketer had to burn medals - now she wants right to play for country Ahead of International Women's Day, I'm thinking about the millions of Afghan women and girls who continue to have their basic human rights denied. Sky News - Published on March 7, 2025
Indian envoy to Iran meets Afghan counterpart in Tehran to boost ties Indian ambassador Gaurav Shresth and Afghanistan counterpart Fazl Haqqani met in Tehran to discuss cooperation via the Chabahar port. India remains engaged with the Taliban despite not recognizing its.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 4, 2025	'Misunderstanding' in arrest of British couple in Afghanistan, Taliban says The arrest of a British couple in Afghanistan was over a "misunderstanding," the Taliban has said. Sky News - Published on February 25, 2025
British couple in their 70s detained by Taliban in Afghanistan A British couple in their 70s who run education programmes in Afghanistan have been arrested by the Taliban, their children say. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2025	Afghanistan ignoring debate caused by boycott calls Hashmatullah Shahidi says Afghanistan will ignore debate around their place at the Champions Trophy when they enter the tournament on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2025
'Help us': Indians, other deportees cry for help after being held in Panama amid US immigration crackdown The deportees - including from India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China - are being held at a hotel in the capital Panama City before they can be repatriated to their countries of.. DNA - Published on February 20, 2025	The Afghan women's team who will not be silenced The Afghanistan Women's XI played their first match after an evacuation likened to "a Jason Bourne movie", led by three women on the other side of the world. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2025
'Like a Jason Bourne movie' - how Afghan women's team fled Taliban The Afghanistan Women's XI played their first match after an evacuation likened to "a Jason Bourne movie", led by three women on the other side of the world. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2025	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.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 10, 2025
Indian woman stuck in Afghanistan since 2021 returns with daughter IndiaTimes - Published on February 6, 2025	England to play Afghanistan despite boycott calls England's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan will go ahead, despite calls for a boycott. BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2025
Afghan women to get support from refugee fund Female cricketers from Afghanistan are to become the first recipients of support from a Global Refugee Cricket Fund. BBC Sport - Published on January 31, 2025	Afghan cricketers play first match since fleeing Taliban Afghanistan's female cricketers play an exhibition match at the Junction Oval in Melbourne, with the players hoping to "open doors" for women in the country. BBC Sport - Published on January 30, 2025
'We just dream to play cricket for our country': Afghan women demand ICC takes stand against Taliban Cricket's governing body is under fire from Afghan women after being banned from playing by the Taliban, while men have continued competing. Sky News - Published on January 18, 2025	'The ICC did nothing for us' - Afghan cricketer Amiri Afghanistan cricketer Firooza Amiri criticises the ICC for what she says is a lack of support. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2025

Afghanistan

Country in Central and South Asia

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India makes 1st political contact with Taliban

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Pahalgam Attack: Why did Taliban-ruled Afghanistan support India, not Pakistan?

India briefs Taliban; Afghanistan govt condemns Pahalgam attack

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Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 jolts Afghanistan-Tajikistan border, tremors felt in Kashmir

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

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'Look inwards instead of shifting blame': MEA rejects Pakistan’s claim of India's role in train hijacking

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

Leaving Afghanistan, teen cricketer had to burn medals - now she wants right to play for country

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British couple in their 70s detained by Taliban in Afghanistan

Afghanistan ignoring debate caused by boycott calls

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Indian woman stuck in Afghanistan since 2021 returns with daughter

England to play Afghanistan despite boycott calls

Afghan women to get support from refugee fund

Afghan cricketers play first match since fleeing Taliban

'We just dream to play cricket for our country': Afghan women demand ICC takes stand against Taliban

'The ICC did nothing for us' - Afghan cricketer Amiri