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. 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 36–50 million.

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Report from the scene: Munich car ramming a 'suspected attack,' say authorities The suspect, who has been taken into custody, is a 24-year-old Afghanistan-born asylum seeker, according to authorities. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:06Published 1 week ago

Munich Car Ramming Attack \| 24-Year-Old Afghan Suspect Plows Car Into Crowd\| An Act of Terror? A horrific car ramming incident in Munich has left at least 28 people injured, including children, after a vehicle plowed into a crowd during a Verdi trade union demonstration. Authorities have.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published 1 week ago

At least 28 injured in Munich in apparent car ramming attack Police say the suspect is a 24-year-old Afghanistan national who has been apprehended at the scene of the incident, which the authorities believe was intentional. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:04Published 1 week ago

Trump Slaps Sanctions on ICC Over 'Baseless' Probe Targeting US, Israel, Freezes Assets of Court President Trump signed an executive order sanctioning the ICC for "abusing its power" after it issued arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu. The order freezes ICC officials' assets and imposes.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 2 weeks ago

Taliban Targets Pakistan with Missiles After Deadly Airstrikes \| Retaliation Beyond Durand Line In a tense escalation between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Afghan Taliban has launched missile strikes targeting several points in Pakistan’s border region. This retaliation comes just days after.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:04Published on December 28, 2024

World Reacts to Passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh \| How MMS' Foreign Diplomacy Changed India \| Watch The world is mourning the loss of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, with tributes pouring in from leaders across the globe. Known for his wisdom, leadership, and diplomatic prowess, Singh left.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:44Published on December 27, 2024

Global Leaders & Media Honor Dr. Manmohan Singh for his Economic Reforms & Global Legacy World leaders and global media have widely honored Dr. Manmohan Singh for his leadership and economic reforms. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Maldivian President Abdulla Shahid, and Afghan.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published on December 27, 2024

Pakistani Airstrikes on December 24 Hit Seven Afghan Villages, Killing 15, Including a Family of 5 Pakistani airstrikes on December 24 targeted villages in Afghanistan’s Paktika province, killing at least 15, including women and children. The Taliban condemned the attacks, vowing retaliation,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:38Published on December 25, 2024

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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 2 days ago
'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 2 days ago
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 2 weeks ago

'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 2 weeks ago
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 2 weeks ago
Indian woman stuck in Afghanistan since 2021 returns with daughter IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
'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
Knight wants ICC to help 'forgotten' Afghanistan England captain Heather Knight has called for the International Cricket Council to do more for the Afghanistan women's team, whom she feels have been "forgotten". BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2025
England v Afghanistan should go ahead - culture secretary England's men's cricket team should play against Afghanistan, despite calls for a boycott in response to the Taliban regime's assault on women's rights, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2025	CSA wants 'unified approach' to Afghanistan boycott calls Cricket South Africa joins the ECB in calling for a "unified and collective approach" to action against Afghanistan following calls to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match between the nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 9, 2025
IMD marks 150 years: Centre invites Pakistan, Bangladesh and other nations from 'undivided India' to join celebrations The government has invited officials from countries that were part of undivided India, such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, to celebrate 150 years of the India Meteorological Department... IndiaTimes - Published on January 9, 2025	Want to strengthen political, economic relations with India: Afghanistan The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has acknowledged India as an important regional and economic power following high-level talks between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and acting Afghan foreign minister.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 9, 2025
In a first, foreign secretary engages Taliban; India may restart development projects Foreign secretary Vikram Misri met Afghanistan's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai, discussing India's readiness to support Afghan development needs and receiving assurance on security.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2025	Soldiers concerned SAS had 'golden pass to get away with murder' in Afghanistan, inquiry hears Soldiers working within the UK's special forces discussed concerns that Afghans who posed no threat were being murdered in raids against suspected Taliban insurgents, an inquiry has been told. Sky News - Published on January 8, 2025
England have 'power' to boycott Afghanistan match - MP England's men's players have the "power" to make their own stand and refuse to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, says Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi. BBC Sport - Published on January 7, 2025	Why are MPs calling for England to boycott cricket match? Hundreds of British politicians have called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan. Sky News - Published on January 7, 2025
England cricket rejects call for Afghanistan boycott over Taliban assault on women's rights England's cricket bosses have rejected calls for the team to boycott an upcoming match against Afghanistan over the ruling Taliban regime's assault on women's rights. Sky News - Published on January 6, 2025	ECB responds to calls for Afghanistan fixture boycott The England and Wales Cricket Board calls for a unified response to action against Afghanistan amid calls for the England men's team to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against the country. BBC Sport - Published on January 6, 2025