Afghanistan

A landlocked south-central Asian country

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Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in South-Central Asia. Afghanistan is bordered by Pakistan in the south and east; Iran in the west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan in the north; and in the far northeast, China. Its territory covers 652,000 square kilometers (252,000 sq mi) and much of it is covered by the Hindu Kush mountain range. Kabul serves as the capital and its largest city.

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Taliban can't be allowed to negotiate from point of advantage: India
Speaking on the situation in Afghanistan at the United Nations Security Council, India's Permanent Representative Syed Akbaruddin said, " we cannot ignore that..
Credit: DNA - Published 8 hours ago

In a first, China admits to hosting Afghan Taliban's Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in bid for enlarged strategic role in Afghanistan
China for the first time acknowledged that it recently hosted Afghan Taliban's chief peace negotiator Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar for talks as part of its..
Credit: Firstpost - Published 9 hours ago

Taliban delegation holds talks in China as part of peace push
China recently played host to a Taliban delegation as part of efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan, China's foreign ministry said on..
Credit: Reuters - Published 10 hours ago

India supports Afghan-led inclusive peace process: Syed Akbaruddin
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 14 hours ago

Morgan's record-breaking six-fest helps England crush Afghanistan 01:03
Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published 2 days ago 

England get Morgan boost but Roy to miss at least two games 01:25
Credit: Reuters - Sports - Published 3 days ago 

UK announces $215 million food, water and medical help for Afghanistan
Britain on Monday announced a new 170 million-pound ($215 million) five-year aid package of urgent food, water and medicine assistance for people in Afghanistan.
Credit: Reuters - Published 3 days ago

Ancient Afghan citadel collapses, cultural heritage sites at risk
An ancient tower dating back 2,000 years in the historic Afghan city of Ghazni collapsed this week, local officials said, raising concerns about the..
Credit: Reuters - Published 6 days ago

SCO Summit: Narendra Modi meets Ashraf Ghani in Bishkek, assures Afghanistan president of India's support in conducting elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured Afghanistan president Ashraf Ghani that India will support Afghanistan to ensure that a 'legitimate government is chosen..
Credit: Firstpost - Published 6 days ago

Suicide bomber kills nine in Afghanistan's Jalalabad
A suicide bomber on foot targeted a police vehicle in Afghanistan's eastern city of Jalalabad on Thursday, killing at least nine people, including civilians,..
Credit: Reuters - Published 1 week ago

India slips 5 places to 141 on Global Peace Index 2019; Iceland again tops
India's rank has slipped five places to 141 among 163 countries on the Global Peace Index 2019, while Iceland remains the most peaceful country and Afghanistan..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

Representative Dan Crenshaw Proves Patriotism With Photo Of War Injury 00:32
Credit: Wochit News - Published 1 week ago 

Afghan man held for carrying bullet at IGI airport
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

Afghan farmers harvest illegal poppies to build a future 01:29
Credit: Reuters Studio - Published 2 weeks ago 

Afghanistan at risk of becoming a 'narco-state' 01:36
Credit: Reuters Studio - Published 2 weeks ago 

Police in Australia search headquarters of ABC News in Sydney 02:03
Credit: euronews (in English) - Published 2 weeks ago 

Australia: Police raid ABC headquarters over Afghanistan stories 02:36
Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published 2 weeks ago 

New Afghan police chief takes on corruption 02:34
Credit: Reuters Studio - Published 2 weeks ago 

Iran, Syria on agenda as Pompeo meets Germany's Merkel 02:26
Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published 3 weeks ago 

Car bomb targets U.S. convoy in Afghan capital 00:38
Credit: Reuters Studio - Published 3 weeks ago 

Afghanistan: Children share beds in poorly equipped hospital 01:38
Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published 3 weeks ago 

Afghan lives under threat as ambulance services overstretched 02:30
Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published 3 weeks ago 

Pence to West Point grads: Expect to see combat 01:11
Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on May 25, 2019 

Assange Faces 175 Years In Jail After Being Charges With 17 New Charges 00:37
Credit: Wochit News - Published on May 24, 2019 

'American Taliban' Lindh Set For Release 00:33
Credit: Wochit News - Published on May 24, 2019 

Julian Assange Wikileaks Founder Was Charged With Espionage 00:35
Credit: Wochit News - Published on May 23, 2019 

Who could be Britain's next Prime Minister? 02:42
Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on May 23, 2019 

DOJ: Former U.S. Army Soldier Wanted To Bomb White Nationalist Rally 00:34
Credit: Wochit News - Published on May 22, 2019 

"American Taliban" John Walker Lindh to be released from prison 01:39
Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on May 22, 2019 

Threat Of Conflict Between United States & Iran Highlighted 00:41
Credit: Wochit News - Published on May 21, 2019 

Afghan poverty: Many struggle to make ends meet 02:05
Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on May 20, 2019 

Afghan women still face perils at work and home 01:47
Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on May 20, 2019 

Afghanistan: Tributes paid to murdered ex-journalist Mina Mangal 02:18
Credit: euronews (in English) - Published on May 13, 2019 

Pentagon to Transfer $1.5 Billion to Border Wall From Afghan Forces 00:31
Credit: Wochit News - Published on May 10, 2019 

Afghan boy dances to celebrate new prosthetic leg 00:21
Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO - Published on May 9, 2019 

Watch: Afghan boy dances with his new prosthetic leg 00:22
Credit: euronews (in English) - Published on May 8, 2019 

Afghanistan: Taliban attacks Counterpart International in Kabul 01:29
Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on May 8, 2019 

What To Do After Hotel Check In 00:55
Credit: Wochit News - Published on May 7, 2019 

Afghan government tackles displacement as millions face eviction 02:46
Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on May 6, 2019 

Afghan grand council demands 'immediate and permanent' ceasefire 02:36
Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on May 4, 2019 

Rage and rumors hamper Pakistan's war on polio 02:21
Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on May 3, 2019 

Afghan leaders hold congress over peace moves involving Taliban 02:48
Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on May 1, 2019 

London Court Will Hear Assange Extradition Request 00:41
Credit: Wochit News - Published on April 30, 2019 

U.S. combat vet arrested for planned attack 02:05
Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on April 30, 2019 

US Veteran Arrested For Plotting US Terrorist Attack 00:35
Credit: Wochit News - Published on April 29, 2019 

Afghanistan holds Loya Jirga to discuss Taliban peace talks 02:13
Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on April 29, 2019 

Russia's soft power: Moscow seeks to influence Afghans 02:38
Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO - Published on April 28, 2019 

New missile gap leaves U.S. scrambling to counter China 02:52
Credit: Reuters Studio - Published on April 25, 2019 

Is Joe Biden His Own Worst Enemy? 00:52
Credit: Wochit News - Published on April 23, 2019 

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