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  US urges Pakistan to exercise restraint after deadly retaliatory airstrikes in Afghanistan

  World | March 19, 2024 6:51 IST

  Pakistan confirmed that it carried out “intelligence-based anti-terrorist operations” inside the border regions of Afghanistan, while the Taliban retaliated by targeting Pakistan's military posts. Islamabad has accused the Taliban of failing to stop terrorists from attacking Pakistan.

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  Taliban claims it hit back at Pakistan military after airstrikes, warns of 'worst consequences'

  World | March 18, 2024 18:55 IST

  It was not immediately clear whether anyone was killed in what the extremist group called a "retaliatory" move against Pakistani forces which had killed at least eight people including children in the Barmal district of Paktika and the Spera district of Khost.

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  Pakistan's retaliatory airstrikes on Afghanistan kill 8, including children, Taliban reacts

  World | March 19, 2024 9:25 IST

  The airstrikes took place after a terrorist attack killed seven soldiers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, for which Pakistan blamed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Pakistan targeted TTP hideouts in Afghan territory but the Taliban condemned Islamabad's airstrikes as a violation of its sovereignty.

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  Afghanistan: Earthquake of 4.5 strikes war-torn nation, no injuries

  World | March 18, 2024 15:38 IST

  An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter Scale hit Afghanistan. In a post on X, the NCS wrote, " Earthquake of Magnitude:4.5, Occurred on 17-03-2024, 19:59:23 IST, Lat: 36.66 & Long: 71.43, Depth: 169 Km, Region: Afghanistan."

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  Afghanistan: Mistake of a biker led to killing of at least 21 people travelling in bus near Kandhar

  World | March 17, 2024 13:42 IST

  A motorbike crashed into a passenger bus, which then hit a fuel tanker on the opposite side of the road, said Qadratullah, a traffic official in Helmand. An investigation into the accident was underway, he added.

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  Rashid Khan makes return ahead of IPL 2024 as Afghanistan name T20I squad for Ireland series

  Cricket | March 13, 2024 23:14 IST

  Rashid Khan is set to play his first competitive game after the ODI World Cup 2023 as he continued to remain on the sidelines due to a back injury. Rashid makes a return for the T20I series against Ireland. This is also a boost for Gujarat Titans, the team he plays for in the IPL.

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  Veteran allrounder bags five-for to seal ODI series win for Afghanistan over Ireland

  Cricket | March 13, 2024 7:37 IST

  Mohammad Nabi was awarded the Player of the Match (POTM) honour for his stupendous all-round effort. The 39-year-old veteran scored 48 runs and bagged a five-for to ensure Afgahnistan's series win over the Irish.

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  AFG vs IRE: Test match shifted to host school sports championship in UAE

  Cricket | April 07, 2024 17:04 IST

  The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and Ireland was scheduled to be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi but the venue was changed a day before the game. The match is now happening at the Tolerance Oval with Afghanistan opting to bat.

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  Tolerance Oval Pitch Report for the only Test between Afghanistan vs Ireland

  Cricket | February 28, 2024 8:48 IST

  Afghanistan are coming into this Test on the back of a ten-wicket drubbing they suffered against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC). They will be missing their star leg-spinner, Rashid Khan.

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  Taliban hold another public execution: Brother of murdered man shot convict five times in stadium

  World | February 26, 2024 18:50 IST

  It was also the fifth public execution since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021 as the US and NATO troops were in the final weeks of their withdrawal from the country after two decades of war.

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  Afghanistan: Thousands witness Taliban carry out double execution in football stadium

  World | February 23, 2024 16:10 IST

  The Taliban regularly carried out public executions, floggings and stonings when they were in power from 1996 to 2001. The UN on Thursday said it was strongly opposed to the death penalty, saying it was inconsistent with the fundamental right to life.

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  Wanindu Hasaranga recommends 'another job' for Sri Lankan umpire Lyndon Hannibal

  Cricket | February 22, 2024 10:44 IST

  Sri Lanka were eyeing a clean sweep in the T20I series but missed out on the opportunity after a three-run defeat at the hands of Afghanistan in the final game on Wednesday at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

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  Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad handed 12-month ban from ILT20

  Cricket | February 20, 2024 17:05 IST

  Noor Ahmad has been handed a 12-month ban from the UAE-based ILT20 for "breaching his Player Agreement with Sharjah Warriors". He was signed for the first season of the tournament and was offered an extension on the same terms but refused to do so, following which he was banned.

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  Kusal Mendis begins captaincy tenure in style as Sri Lanka clinch ODI series against Afghanistan

  Cricket | February 12, 2024 6:57 IST

  Charith Asalanka won the Player of the Match award for his unbeaten 97 off 74 balls. His knock was studded with nine fours and two sixes and came at a strike rate of 131.08.

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  World Cup 2023 captain dropped as Sri Lanka announce ODI squad for Afghanistan series

  Cricket | February 08, 2024 17:23 IST

  Sri Lanka Cricket has named a 16-player squad for a three-match series against Afghanistan. The cricket board has made three changes to the team that faced Zimbabwe in an ODI series last month. The ODI series against Afghanistan begins tomorrow.

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  India among 11 countries including China, Pakistan to participate in Taliban-convened meeting

  World | January 30, 2024 7:38 IST

  The meeting signals India's growing engagement with the Taliban despite no formal recognition of the Afghan government. Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry said regional countries should hold peace talks to increase and continue positive interaction with Afghanistan.

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  Did 'Indian' plane crash in Afghanistan? Here's what happened to flight that disappeared near Pak

  World | January 21, 2024 16:03 IST

  Confusion was created in India as multiple Afghan media reported that the ill-fated plane was an "Indian aircraft" and had several passengers on board. Media reports also claimed several passengers died in the "fatal accident". Here are all the details about what happened about the plane crash.

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  Passenger plane that crashed in Afghanistan did not belong to India, confirms government

  World | January 21, 2024 13:32 IST

  According to initial information, a passenger jet aircraft has crashed in the mountainous areas of Top Khana, including the districts of Kiran and Minjan, and Zebak district in Badakhshan.

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  Pakistan earthquake: Powerful tremors of 6.0 magnitude jolt parts of Islamabad and Afghanistan

  World | January 11, 2024 16:19 IST

  According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck at 2:20 pm in the Hindu Kush region, Afghanistan at a depth of 213km. It had a longitude of 70.63 East and a latitude of 36.16 North.

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  Afghanistan to engage in all-format commitments with Sri Lanka, Ireland ahead of T20 World Cup

  Cricket | January 09, 2024 10:37 IST

  Afghanistan will be having a busy February and March as they face Sri Lanka and Ireland in two different all-format series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. The Afghans will travel to Sri Lanka first, while they will host Ireland in UAE next month.