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. According to the World Population review, as of 2023, Afghanistan's population is 43 million.

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'Don't make Ukraine your Afghanistan', ex Nato chief warns Trump Former NATO Secretary General of NATO and Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen spoke exclusively to Euronews on the impending arrival of President Donald Trump and his impact on the Ukraine war.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:40Published 2 weeks ago

Earthquake Strikes Jammu & Kashmir: Tremors Felt Across the Valley, No Immediate Damage Reported A powerful earthquake of 5.8 magnitude struck Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, with tremors felt across the Valley. The earthquake, which occurred at 4:19 pm, had its epicenter located in the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 3 weeks ago

Trump’s Bold Pick: Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser –Ready to Tackle Ukraine, Russia & China President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida to serve as his National Security Adviser in his second term. A combat-decorated Green Beret with extensive experience in Afghanistan,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:10Published on November 12, 2024

The fight for women's rights in Afghanistan is a universal one, former minister says Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 11:33Published on October 31, 2024

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Taliban ‘appoints’ consul in Mumbai, govt mum on issue The Taliban announced the appointment of Ikramuddin Kamil as acting consul in Mumbai, though India hasn't officially recognized the Taliban government. This follows unsuccessful attempts by the Taliban.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 12, 2024
In a first, Indian official holds talks with Taliban defence minister India engaged in its first meeting with Taliban's acting defense minister, Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, in Kabul on Wednesday. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral relations, focusing on humanitarian.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 7, 2024

Former minister denies 'lacking curiosity' over British soldiers' Afghanistan murder allegations Former defence secretary Ben Wallace has denied he lacked curiosity when allegations of war crimes by British soldiers were brought to him. Sky News - Published on September 23, 2024
Five days, zero balls bowled - Afghanistan v NZ washed out Afghanistan's one-off Test match against New Zealand is abandoned without a ball being bowled across five days in India. BBC Sport - Published on September 13, 2024
Afghan embassy to close as Taliban sacks all staff The Taliban has sacked all staff at the Afghan embassy in London, signalling its closure. Sky News - Published on September 9, 2024

Afghan refugee says medal 'a woman's dream' Zakia Khudadadi, the first member of the Paralympic Refugee team to win a medal, says she is "so happy and so proud". BBC Sport - Published on August 30, 2024
J.D. Vance Says Kamala Harris Can 'Go to Hell' During Fiery Speech J.D. Vance is following Donald Trump's lead and is blaming Kamala Harris for lives lost during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan ... accusing the Vice President of being "asleep at the wheel." The.. TMZ.com - Published on August 28, 2024
Refugee b-girl disqualified for message at Olympics Refugee athlete Manizha Talash displays the words "free Afghan women" on her outfit during her Olympic breaking battle in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on August 9, 2024
Ex-veterans minister gives Afghan killings inquiry 'further information' amid naming row An ex-veterans minister has "provided further information" to the Afghanistan inquiry after a row over whether he would reveal the names of people who told him about alleged murders committed by UK.. Sky News - Published on July 25, 2024

Biden Blasted at RNC by Families of Service Members Killed During Afghanistan Withdrawal Family members of those killed during America's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan spoke onstage at the Republican National Convention in an emotional moment ... and they took the current president.. TMZ.com - Published on July 18, 2024
Ex-veterans minister could face jail for not revealing soldiers' names in Afghanistan killings probe Former veterans minister Johnny Mercer could face a prison sentence after his request to withhold the names of soldiers who told him about alleged special forces murders was rejected. Sky News - Published on July 11, 2024
Yousofi named in gender-equal Afghanistan team Kimia Yousofi will represent "the stolen dreams and aspirations" of Afghanistan's women after being named in the nation's six-person team for the Paris 2024 Olympics. BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2024	4 jewellers held for ties with Afghanistan diplomat in gold-smuggling case IndiaTimes - Published on July 3, 2024
Afghanistan women call on ICC to form refugee team Members of the former Afghanistan women’s team call on the International Cricket Council to help them form a refugee team based in Australia. BBC Sport - Published on July 1, 2024	How T20 semi-final pitch created 'uneven contest' Watch as BBC Sport's Test Match Special discuss how variable bounce altered the quality of the first T20 semi-final between South Africa and Afghanistan for the worse. BBC Sport - Published on June 27, 2024
South Africa hammer Afghanistan to reach World Cup final Watch highlights as South Africa advance to the T20 World Cup final for the first time after thrashing Afghanistan by nine wickets. BBC Sport - Published on June 27, 2024	Harry comforts Afghanistan war widow who 'shattered her son's world' by telling him his dad had died A video has been released of Prince Harry comforting a mother as she opens up about the moment she had to tell her son his father had been killed in Afghanistan. Sky News - Published on June 26, 2024
'I've never seen that before!' - Frustrated Rashid throws bat Watch as Afghanistan's Rashid Khan shows his frustration towards his team-mate Karim Janat for declining to run by throwing his bat during the Super 8's match against Bangladesh. BBC Sport - Published on June 25, 2024	Afghanistan reach T20 semi-finals for first time Watch highlights as Afghanistan win a rain-affected contest against Bangladesh to reach the semi-finals of a T20 World Cup for the first time in their history. BBC Sport - Published on June 25, 2024
Afghanistan qualify for first World Cup semi-final Afghanistan qualify for the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time in their history after beating Bangladesh in a low-scoring classic in St Vincent. BBC Sport - Published on June 25, 2024	Cummins takes hat-trick but drop denies him four in a row Watch as Pat Cummins takes a hat-trick in consecutive games, but is denied 4 wickets in a row after a David Warner drop in Australia's T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Afghanistan in St Vincent. BBC Sport - Published on June 23, 2024