Afghanistan

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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. 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 2023, Afghanistan's population is 43 million. The National Statistics Information Authority of Afghanistan estimated the population to be 32.9 million as of 2020.

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Afghanistan Hit by Tragic Flash Floods, 33 Lives Lost Due to Heavy Rains \| Oneindia News Severe flooding in Afghanistan, triggered by seasonal rains, has claimed 33 lives and injured 27 in three days, according to a Taliban spokesperson. Flash floods hit Kabul and multiple provinces,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:00Published 3 weeks ago

US President Biden ‘considering’ dropping Assange charges United States President Joe Biden says he is “considering” a request from Australia to drop the prosecution of Julian Assange. The WikiLeaks founder has been indicted on 17 espionage charges and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:39Published on April 11, 2024

Malnutrition threatens future Afghan generations Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:40Published on April 3, 2024

United Nations Raises Alarm Over Malnutrition Surge in Afghan Women & Children \| Oneindia News The United Nations sounds the alarm over a surge in malnutrition cases among women and children in Afghanistan. With 1.2 million women affected, urgent action is needed to address this humanitarian.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:47Published on March 31, 2024

These Are the Happiest Countries on Earth in 2024 These Are the Happiest Countries , on Earth in 2024. The World Happiness Report was released on March 20. It was compiled using global survey data based on life evaluations from 2021 to 2023. Six.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on March 21, 2024

Afghanistan Crisis: Ex-US Generals Criticise Biden's Handling of Kabul's Evacuation\| Oneindia News Former top generals, Mark Milley and Kenneth McKenzie, testified about the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, blaming Biden's delayed evacuation orders. They criticized the administration's.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:09Published on March 20, 2024

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.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:03Published on March 18, 2024

Central Government Ease Rules for Seeking Citizenship under CAA; Here's What You Need \|Oneindia News 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.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published on March 12, 2024

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Afghanistan diplomat caught with gold at Mumbai airport resigns Zakia Wardak, Consul general of Afghanistan in Mumbai, resigned after caught smuggling 25 kg gold worth Rs 18.6 crore from Dubai. TOI reported Mateen Hafeez found gold in her clothes at the airport. IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
Afghan diplomat resigns after caught smuggling gold Zakia Wardak resigned as consul general of Afghanistan in Mumbai after DRI intercepted her smuggling 25 kg gold worth Rs 18.6 crore from Dubai, citing organized attacks and challenges for women in.. IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago

Afghan activist who was 'erased' by Taliban reveals how women are 'suffering' in Iran A young women's rights activist from Afghanistan recently left the country and travelled to Iran. Sky News - Published 6 days ago
IMD Weather Update: Delhi-NCR likely to receive rainfall in coming days; check state-wise forecast The Meteorological Department's All India Weather Bulletin states that a significant western disturbance is centred over central Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and the surrounding areas. DNA - Published 1 week ago
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India hails Afghanistan's move to restore property rights of Hindus, Sikhs India appreciates Taliban's positive step in restoring property rights for Afghan Hindus and Sikhs. Taliban authorities were reported to be working to restore private land to Hindu and Sikh minorities,.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 12, 2024
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Imam quizzed over 'links' with arrested IIT-G student STF and Assam Police interrogated the mosque's imam regarding IIT-Guwahati student Tauseef Ali Farooqi's case. Tauseef, arrested for planning to join IS, sent an email about moving to Afghanistan. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 7, 2024
GU asks seven students from Afghanistan to vacate hostel Gujarat University authorities have instructed seven Afghan students to vacate hostel rooms, with five complying. A confrontation over open-campus prayers led to this directive. The Afghan consulate.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 6, 2024

In swipe at China, NSA Ajit Doval says shun terror double standards National Security Advisor Ajit Doval stresses unity in combating cross-border terrorism, emphasizing accountability for terror groups like LeT, JeM, IS, and Al Qaeda. He highlights the importance of.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 3, 2024
Minister risks prison if he does not reveal to Afghan inquiry names of officers who told him of murder allegations Veterans minister Johnny Mercer has been told he faces going to prison if he does not reveal the names of those who told him of alleged murders carried out by special forces in Afghanistan. Sky News - Published on March 26, 2024
Citizenship Amendment Act: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, seeks response by April 9 SC issues notice to Union government on 20-odd applications seeking stay of implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act and the Rules, which was notified on Mar 11. SC seeks response from Centre in.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 19, 2024	Australia withdraw from Afghanistan T20 series Australia withdraw from their men's T20 series against Afghanistan in August because of continued restrictions on women and girls under the ruling Taliban in the country. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2024
Afghanistan clinch T20 series victory over Ireland Afghanistan secure the Twenty20 series against Ireland by earning a dominant 57-run win in game three in Sharjah. BBC Sport - Published on March 18, 2024	BJP neta touts ‘circumcision test’ for citizenship seekers, stirs row A recent social media post by BJP leader Tathagata Roy has sparked controversy, suggesting that circumcision should be a determining factor for the religious identity of male applicants seeking.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 17, 2024
Afghanistan beat Ireland to set up T20 series decider Mohammad Nabi's 59 and Rashid Khan's four wickets help Afghanistan level the Twenty20 series against Ireland in Sharjah. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2024	Many Pakistan 'persecuted' minorities have not heard of India's CAA CAA, a hot-button topic in India, is meant to grant citizenship to minority Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Christians who fled persecution in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh before.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 15, 2024
'Fantastic' Ireland beat Afghanistan in T20 opener Harry Tector hits a superb 56 and Ben White claims four wickets as Ireland defeat Afghanistan by 38 runs in the first of three Twenty20 matches. BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2024	'A remarkable development': How Western tourism is on the rise in Afghanistan With centuries of history, ancient archaeological sites, Islamic art and untouched landscapes, Afghanistan is attracting tourists - despite the Taliban regime and the UK government's "do not travel".. Sky News - Published on March 9, 2024
Ireland lose first ODI against Afghanistan Afghanistan beat Ireland by 35 runs in their opening one-day international at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2024	Ireland face Afghanistan again after Test triumph Heinrich Malan says his Ireland side are ready for the white-ball series with Afghanistan after celebrating their first Test win. BBC Sport - Published on March 6, 2024
Afghan musicians who fled Taliban to tour UK after Home Office U-turn on visa refusal The Afghan Youth Orchestra (AYO) will be allowed to perform in the UK after the Home Office was forced to U-turn on its decision to deny the group entry visas. Sky News - Published on March 5, 2024	IMD weather update: Delhi-NCR receives light rainfall, heavy rains predicted in these states, check forecast As per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), a Western Disturbance along with a cyclonic circulation over northwest Afghanistan and nearby areas is currently influencing the weather pattern in.. DNA - Published on March 2, 2024
Patience pays off as Ireland make Test breakthrough Ireland chalk up another landmark success as they overcome Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi to to secure a first Test victory. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2024	Irish secure first Test with with Afghanistan victory Ireland earn a first Test victory at the eighth attempt after beating Afghanistan by six wickets in Abu Dhabi. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2024
Ireland beat Afghanistan to claim first Test win in history Ireland earn a first men's Test victory at the eighth attempt after beating Afghanistan by six wickets in Abu Dhabi. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2024	Afghans battle back against Irish as Test evenly poised Afghanistan lead by 26 runs as they finish day two of their one-off Test against Ireland on 134-3 in their second innings. BBC Sport - Published on February 29, 2024
Adair shines as Ireland edge first day of Test Ireland have marginally the better of the first day of their one-off Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi thanks to Mark Adair's maiden five-wicket haul. BBC Sport - Published on February 28, 2024	Ireland ready for Afghanistan 'challenge' - Campher Curtis Campher says Ireland are ready to "challenge ourselves" in the multi-format series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates. BBC Sport - Published on February 27, 2024
Two shot dead by family of stabbing victims in public execution ordered by Taliban Two men were shot dead in a double execution hosted at a stadium in Afganistan and ordered by the Taliban. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2024

Afghanistan

Country in Central Asia

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