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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Afghan Taekwondo Champion Marzieh Hamidi on Facing Death Threats Under Taliban Government \| Oneindia Afghan taekwondo champion Marzia Hamidi speaks out about the Afghan cricket team’s ties to the Taliban, the death threats she received after calling for a boycott, and the struggles of women in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 33:34Published 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Travel Ban Threat As Trump Plans Broader Restrictions \| 41 Nations On List \| Reports Pakistan travel ban threat looms as Donald Trump’s administration considers broader restrictions on 41 nations. Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bhutan are among those facing potential US visa suspensions.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:19Published 2 weeks ago

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 on February 13, 2025

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 on February 13, 2025

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 on February 13, 2025

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 on February 7, 2025

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'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 2 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
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
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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 on February 20, 2025
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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	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
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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

Afghanistan

Country in Central and South Asia

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