Afghanistan

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Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central 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 leaks 'catastrophic', says shadow minister A Conservative minister has described the Afghan leaks as "catastrophic", saying the breach is a huge threat to national security. The leak saw the details of almost 19,000 people seeking to flee.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:34Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer ''welcomes'' inquiry into Afghan leak Speaking in the House of Commons today, Sir Keir Starmer said ex-ministers in the previous Conservative government have “serious questions to answer” about the Afghan data breach which resulted in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

6,900 people to be relocated after Afghan data leak A dataset containing the personal information of nearly 19,000 people who applied for the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (Arap) was released “in error” in February 2022 by a defence.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:24Published 2 weeks ago

Sir Mel Stride defends Afghan injunction Sir Mel Stride defends a super injunction obtained by former defence secretary Ben Wallace to block the reporting a data leak relating to Afghan nationals who supported British forces during the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:34Published 2 weeks ago

Following decades of living in Iran, 'there's nothing left' for Afghan migrants in Afghanistan Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 11:28Published 3 weeks ago

'Choose Friendship’: Kabul’s First Reaction As Russia Becomes First To Recognize Taliban Government In a historic and controversial move, Russia has become the first nation to officially recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan. The announcement was met with cautious optimism on the streets of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:51Published on July 5, 2025

Russia’s diplomatic circle of friends: Taliban and North Korea in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out Russia’s diplomatic circle of friends: Taliban and North Korea in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out As Russia became the first country to recognise the Taliban as the ruling government of Afghanistan,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:32Published on July 4, 2025

Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban govt in Afghanistan Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:12Published on July 4, 2025

Russia’s BIGGEST Blunder Yet? Putin Bets On Taliban, Crowns Kabul’s Sharia Kings As Official Rulers In a stunning geopolitical shift, Russia has become the first country to officially recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan. Russian Ambassador Dmitry Zhirnov personally conveyed the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:20Published on July 4, 2025

SHOCKING New Claims Emerge As Ukraine BLAMED For Moscow Crocus City Hall Massacre \| 149 Killed Suspects in the March 2024 Crocus City Hall massacre that killed 149 people have reportedly told Russian investigators that a Ukrainian state entity ordered the attack. According to interrogation.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published on June 30, 2025

Trump's travel ban on citizens from 12 countries takes effect Trump's travel ban on citizens from 12 countries takes effect Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan included in a full-country ban as citizens from seven other countries partially restricted from entering.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on June 9, 2025

‘This Is An Attack On Justice…’ UN BLASTS US Sanctions On ICC Judges Amid Netanyahu’s Probe The UN’s top human rights official, Volker Türk, has strongly condemned U.S. sanctions on four ICC judges as “deeply corrosive” to international justice. These judges, who ruled on cases.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published on June 7, 2025

Trump SLAMS ICC, Slaps Sanctions on Judges for Pursuing ‘WAR CRIMES’ Case Against Israeli Troops U.S. President Donald Trump has sanctioned four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges for pursuing war crimes investigations against American and Israeli troops over actions in Gaza and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published on June 7, 2025

Trump’s Travel Ban EXPOSED: Who’s REALLY Getting Past the Wall? \| These People Walk Right In! President Trump has signed a sweeping travel ban blocking entry from 12 countries, mostly in Africa and the Middle East, including Iran, Sudan, and Yemen. However, exceptions apply for green card.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:15Published on June 5, 2025

Trump’s Travel Ban Slammed by Venezuela, Citizens Warned to Stay Away \| Ban Sparks Diplomatic Storm Venezuela has slammed the latest U.S. travel ban, with Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello calling America a “dangerous place” where Venezuelans are persecuted “for no reason.” The backlash.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published on June 5, 2025

Trump’s Travel Ban SLAMS DOORS on 12 Nations \| Critics Call Entry Restrictions ‘Muslim Ban 2.0’ Former President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation banning nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia, and Sudan, from entering the U.S., citing national security.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published on June 5, 2025

Trump’s Travel Ban Returns: 12 Nations BLOCKED From Entering US \| Big Travel Crackdown Begins June 9 Former President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation banning nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia, and Sudan, from entering the U.S., citing national security.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published on June 5, 2025

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'Constant watch on all developments': India slams China-Pakistan-Afghanistan meet, says CPEC expansion 'unacceptable' India has firmly reiterated its opposition to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), deeming its expansion or third-party involvement, including Afghanistan's, as unacceptable. Minister Kirti.. IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago

Commons Speaker knew about Afghan data leak, claims Harriet Harman Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle knew about Afghan data leak and should have made ministers tell MPs, Dame Harriet Harman has claimed. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Spies and special forces among more than 100 Britons whose details were included in Afghan data leak Personal details of spies and special forces were included in a massive data leak that led to thousands of Afghans being secretly relocated to the UK. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
'Betrayed' Afghan interpreter says family 'waiting for death' under Taliban after UK data breach An Afghan interpreter who worked with the British military has told Sky News he feels "betrayed by the British government" after a massive data breach saw his personal details revealed. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago

Afghan data breach timeline: The fallout behind the scenes The details of a massive data breach by the British military over Afghan nationals have come out this week. But behind the scenes, the fallout has been ongoing for years. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
PM says former Tory ministers have 'serious questions to answer' over Afghan data breach Sir Keir Starmer has said former Tory ministers have "serious questions to answer" about how the names of Afghans who worked with UK forces were exposed. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Will bring Pahalgam attackers to justice: External affairs minister S Jaishankar at SCO External Affairs Minister Jaishankar addressed the SCO meeting, condemning the Pahalgam attack as an attempt to destabilize J&K's economy and incite religious division. He urged the SCO to adopt a firm.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Retreat from Afghanistan began as a farce, then it was a scandal, now it's a cover-up The retreat from Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover in 2021 began as a farce, then it was a scandal and now it's a shoddy cover-up. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago

'My family is finished': Afghan man in UK military data breach says he feels betrayed An Afghan man who worked for the British military has told Sky News he feels betrayed and "completely lost my mind" after his identity formed part of a massive data breach. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Iran's crackdown on so-called Afghan spies 👉Listen to The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim on your podcast app👈 Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
'Business-like approach unlikely to succeed': India cautions UNGA over Afghanistan; abstains on draft resolution India abstained from the UNGA resolution on Afghanistan, emphasizing that a conventional approach won't achieve desired outcomes for the Afghan people. India's UN envoy, P Harish, advocated for a.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	Serving coffee in America, under fear of death from the Taliban in Afghanistan At a coffee shop in northern Virginia, you'll find a taste of the Middle East. Sky News - Published on June 5, 2025
China-Pakistan economic corridor to expand into Afghanistan: Why it matters for India Pakistan and China agreed to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan. India consistently opposed this move due to construction in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This trilateral meeting.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 21, 2025	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 on May 16, 2025
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 on May 16, 2025	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 on May 16, 2025
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 on May 15, 2025	'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 on May 15, 2025
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 on April 30, 2025	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 on April 28, 2025
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
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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

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