Afghanistan
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'Another act of aggression': India condemns Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan
India | Mar 14, 2026, 09:25 PM ISTRandhir Jaiswal, spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, said New Delhi condemns the attacks and stressed that Afghanistan’s sovereignty must be respected.
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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka white-ball series set to be postponed due to West Asia war
Cricket | Mar 09, 2026, 10:47 PM ISTThe white-ball series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka scheduled in the UAE from March 13–25 is set to be postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, with logistical issues making relocation of the six-match tour unlikely.
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Rashid Khan removed as Afghanistan T20I captain, new skipper announced series against Sri Lanka
Cricket | Mar 05, 2026, 05:22 PM ISTAfghanistan have dropped Rashid Khan as their T20I skipper. Ibrahim Zadran has been named as the replacement. Apart from that, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has made several other changes, as Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib have been dropped from both T20Is and ODIs.
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Afghan Taliban targets Pakistan's Nur Khan Airbase, other key military sites: Video
World | Mar 02, 2026, 10:34 AM ISTThe Afghan Taliban claims it targeted Pakistan’s Nur Khan Airbase and other military sites with drone strikes. Pakistan says 415 Taliban personnel were killed in Operation Ghazab Lil Haq as cross-border tensions intensify.
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Trump signals possible 'intervention', praises Pakistan amid Afghanistan border conflict
World | Feb 28, 2026, 07:22 AM ISTTrump openly praised Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Army Chief, describing them as strong leaders whom he respects.
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Haqiqat Kya Hai : Is the Afghan army about to capture Munir?
Hakikat Kya Hai | Feb 28, 2026, 06:13 AM ISTIt's a night of war in Pakistan. The Taliban army wants to directly kill Field Marshal Munir. The attack has begun very close to Islamabad. The Taliban have claimed that the strike occurred just five kilometers from the office of Pakistan's Prime Minister.
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Afghanistan-Pakistan war: Airstrikes hit Pakistani military sites near PMO in Faizabad after raids
World | Feb 27, 2026, 02:41 PM ISTAfghanistan-Pakistan war: The airstrikes served as swift retribution for Pakistan's pre-dawn 'Operation Ghazab lil-Haq' strikes on Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia, which eliminated over 130 Taliban militants and obliterated key assets including a Nangarhar ammunition depot.
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Iran urges Ramadan dialogue to defuse Pakistan-Afghanistan 'open war'- offers full mediation support
World | Feb 27, 2026, 01:50 PM ISTIn line with Iran's call for calm, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud engaged in high-stakes discussions with Pakistan's Ishaq Dar, who is visiting Riyadh officially, zeroing in on de-escalation measures.
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What is 'Operation Ghazab lil-Haq'? Pakistan ignites open war against Afghanistan
World | Feb 27, 2026, 01:52 PM ISTPakistan initiated Operation Ghazab lil-Haq in the early pre-dawn hours on February 27 in direct response to a heavy volley of unprovoked gunfire from Afghan Taliban fighters along several border sectors.
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Afghanistan-Pakistan war: Global powers urge ceasefire amid airstrike escalation
World | Feb 27, 2026, 06:31 PM ISTAfghanistan-Pakistan war: According to Afghanistan government spokesperson, Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Kabul and two other Afghan provinces early Friday marking a fresh escalation in tensions between the volatile neighbours.
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Pakistan declares 'open war' with Afghanistan after Taliban's cross-border strikes kill 55 soldiers
World | Feb 27, 2026, 07:50 AM ISTThe declaration comes amid rapidly intensifying hostilities that have driven relations between Islamabad and Kabul to one of their lowest points in recent years.
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Pakistan strikes Afghan cities hours after 55 soldiers killed in Kabul cross-border attack
World | Feb 27, 2026, 06:50 AM ISTAfghanistan-Pakistan conflict: At least three explosions were heard in Kabul, but there was no immediate information on the exact location of the strikes in the Afghan capital, or of any potential casualties.
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Afghanistan appoint new coach after Jonathan Trott's exit following T20 World Cup 2026
Cricket | Feb 25, 2026, 12:53 PM ISTAfghanistan have named England-born Richard Pybus as their new head coach after the exit of Jonathan Trott. Pybus has a strong resume in the coaching field, having been part of the West Indies' support staff in their historic 2016 treble.
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India condemns Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan: 'Attempt to externalise its internal failures'
India | Feb 22, 2026, 11:30 PM ISTPakistan said it carried out airstrikes early Sunday on seven camps linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) along the border. According to Afghan media, 18 civilians, including women and children, were killed in Nangarhar province.
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Afghanistan condemns deadly Pakistan airstrikes, vows 'calculated response'
World | Feb 22, 2026, 10:10 AM ISTThe Afghan Ministry of National Defence said safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and protecting its people is a “religious and national responsibility.” The ministry warned that an appropriate and calculated response would be given at the proper time.
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Pakistan carries out airstrikes across Afghanistan border targeting 7 'militant hideouts'
World | Feb 22, 2026, 09:08 AM ISTThe airstrikes came just days after a deadly suicide bombing in Bajaur district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders Afghanistan. An attacker drove an explosives-filled vehicle into a security post, killing 11 soldiers and one child.
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Jonathan Trott ends tenure as Afghanistan coach, shares England coaching prospect
Cricket | Feb 20, 2026, 06:38 AM ISTJonathan Trott ended his stint as Afghanistan coach after their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign came to an end in the group stage. After the final game against Canada, the former cricketer reflected on the journey and shared his desire to coach England someday in the future.
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Rashid Khan pays tribute to Jonathan Trott ahead of his final game as Afghanistan coach
Cricket | Feb 19, 2026, 08:17 AM ISTRashid Khan paid tribute to coach Jonathan Trott ahead of his final game in charge as Afghanistan coach. Rashid praised Trott’s impact ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 match against Canada and also addressed speculation around Mohammad Nabi’s retirement.
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How can Afghanistan qualify for T20 World Cup Super Eight after win over UAE in Delhi?
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 04:47 PM ISTAfghanistan registered their maiden win at the T20 World Cup 2026, defeating the UAE by five wickets in Delhi. Here is how Afghanistan can still qualify for the T20 World Cup Super Eight after their win over the UAE.
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Rashid Khan achieves massive feat, becomes first bowler in history to complete 700 T20 wickets
Cricket | Feb 16, 2026, 01:34 PM ISTStar Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan took one wicket in the first innings of the T20 World Cup 2026 clash against UAE, doing so he became the first player in history to complete 700 wickets in T20 cricket.