Afghanistan
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'Won't allow anyone to use Afghan territory': Muttaqi after meeting Jaishankar in veiled dig at Pak
India | Oct 10, 2025, 01:43 PM ISTIndia and Afghanistan have jointly taken a veiled dig at Pakistan, with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi saying that Kabul will not allow anyone to use its territory against anyone. This comes a day after Pakistan conducted a strike in Kabul, aiming to target TTP hideouts.
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Taliban minister Amir Muttaqi in India for key visit: What's on agenda and why it's important?
India | Oct 09, 2025, 02:33 PM ISTMuttaqi's India visit was enabled after the United Nations Security Council’s Taliban Sanctions Committee issued a special exemption on September 30, temporarily lifting Muttaqi’s travel ban for the trip.
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Rashid Khan becomes second cricketer in history to achieve legendary feat in white-ball cricket
Cricket | Oct 08, 2025, 11:28 PM ISTRashid Khan became the second cricketer ever to take 200 wickets in both ODIs and T20Is, joining Tim Southee. He reached the milestone against Bangladesh, also becoming the first Afghan to claim 200 wickets in any international format.
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Why is Trump so keen to take over Bagram air base, and why India, China, Pak are unitedly opposing
World | Oct 31, 2025, 11:26 AM ISTBagram's location provides a critical vantage point for monitoring China's nuclear activities, as it is approximately 92 kilometers from China's nuclear sites.
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India joins Russia, China, other regional powers to oppose US military infrastructure in Afghanistan
World | Oct 07, 2025, 09:07 PM ISTAt the Moscow Format talks, India joined Russia, China and seven other nations to reject attempts to set up foreign military infrastructure in Afghanistan. The meeting focused on regional stability and development, with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi attending for the first time.
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Taliban Foreign Minister to visit India on Oct 9, first diplomatic breakthrough since 2021 takeover
World | Oct 03, 2025, 09:18 AM ISTAfghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will visit India on October 9, marking the first senior-level Taliban delegation to New Delhi since 2021. The visit comes after months of backchannel diplomacy and growing humanitarian aid from India.
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Afghanistan faces first nationwide internet blackout as Taliban enforce morality crackdown | Details
World | Sep 30, 2025, 08:03 AM ISTAfghanistan has plunged into a nationwide internet blackout after the Taliban banned fiber-optic services, citing immorality. At the same time, Pakistan has warned Kabul of a military response if cross-border terrorism continues, escalating regional tensions.
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Litton Das set to be ruled out of Afghanistan ODI, T20I series
Cricket | Sep 28, 2025, 12:46 PM ISTBangladesh's Litton Das has been ruled out of the white-ball series against Afghanistan due to a back injury. He'll need at least three weeks to recover. Jaker Ali is expected to continue as wicketkeeper, with the series starting October 2 in Sharjah.
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Afghan teen stowaway in rear wheel well survives 94-minute flight journey from Kabul to Delhi
World | Sep 22, 2025, 02:17 PM ISTA 13-year-old Afghan boy survived a 94-minute flight from Kabul to Delhi after hiding in the rear wheel well of an airplane.
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'Not even a meter of land': Taliban rejects Trump's bid to retake Bagram airbase
World | Sep 21, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTIn the last few days, Trump has repeatedly said the US wants to reclaim the Bagram airbase in Afghanistan. On Sunday, he also warned the Taliban regime, saying the US wants the Bagram airbase.
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Trump warns Taliban over Bagram airbase. Why the US wants to get it back? Explained
World | Sep 21, 2025, 04:44 PM ISTThe Bagram airbase is nearly 64 km from the Afghan capital, Kabul. It was the largest US base in Afghanistan before its hasty withdrawal in 2021.
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Afghanistan bench several high-profile cricketers for ODI, T20I series vs Bangladesh
Cricket | Sep 20, 2025, 09:37 PM ISTAfghanistan have dropped key players like Farooqi, Gulbadin Naib, and Karim Janat for the white-ball series vs Bangladesh. Uncapped youngsters Bashir Ahmad and Wafiullah Tarakhil earn call-ups, with the T20Is starting Oct 2 and ODIs from Oct 8 in the UAE.
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Trump Reveals Plans to Reclaim Bagram Airbase, Cites China's Nuclear Proximity- What's The Matter?
Originals | Sep 19, 2025, 06:54 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump revealed that the U.S. is working to regain control of Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan, citing its strategic location near China's nuclear facilities. His comments have sparked renewed discussions on U.S. military strategy in Asia and Afghanistan amidst rising tensions.
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Trump hints at reclaiming Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, links move to countering China threat
World | Sep 19, 2025, 02:05 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has suggested that Washington is working to reclaim Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, tying the proposal to America's strategy against China. His remarks come four years after the chaotic US withdrawal under Joe Biden that left the base in Taliban hands.
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T20 World Cup semi-finalists Afghanistan ruled out of group stage in Asia Cup, Sri Lanka progress
Cricket | Sep 18, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTAfghanistan crashed out of Asia Cup 2025 after a six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka, despite Mohammad Nabi’s explosive 60 off 22 balls. Poor bowling choices and missed opportunities cost them, as Sri Lanka, led by Kusal Mendis, topped Group B to enter Super 4s.
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Mohammad Nabi becomes first Afghanistan cricketer to register massive milestone
Cricket | Sep 18, 2025, 10:40 PM ISTMohammad Nabi became the first Afghan to score 6000 international runs, hitting 60 off 22 balls, including five sixes in the final over against Sri Lanka. His innings helped Afghanistan post 169, with a win crucial for Super 4s qualification in Asia Cup 2025.
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Mohammad Nabi smacks five sixes in final over vs Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2025: Watch
Cricket | Sep 18, 2025, 10:21 PM ISTMohammad Nabi smashed five sixes in the final over against Sri Lanka, including three consecutive sixes off Dunith Wellalage, a no-ball, and two more sixes, helping Afghanistan finish their first innings strongly with a total of 168 runs.
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SL vs AFG Highlights: Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by six wickets, finish as league leaders
Cricket | Sep 18, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTSri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by six wickets to qualify for the Super 4s of the ongoing Asia Cup. Nuwan Thushara starred with the ball, picking up four wickets, while Kusal Mendis made an unbeaten 72 runs in the middle to get the job done.
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India calls for coordinated global action to prevent terrorist exploitation of Afghanistan | Details
World | Sep 18, 2025, 07:30 AM ISTAmbassador Harish, stressed that the global community must work in coordination to prevent terrorist groups from exploiting Afghan soil. He said entities and individuals designated by the UN Security Council should be denied any space for operations in Afghanistan.
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Bangladesh make four changes in must-win clash vs Afghanistan in Asia Cup
Cricket | Sep 16, 2025, 07:47 PM ISTIn the must-win clash against Afghanistan in the ongoing Asia Cup, Bangladesh have made four changes to their playing XI. Opener Parvez Hossain Emon has been dropped while Taskin Ahmed made his return to the XI. Bangladesh also won the toss and elected to bat.