Afghanistan
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Pakistan airstrikes Paktika province in Afghanistan, 15 killed, Taliban vows to retaliate
World | Dec 25, 2024, 08:45 AM ISTWhile Pakistani officials have not officially confirmed the airstrike, security sources close to the military said that the attack was aimed at Taliban hideouts near the border. Meanwhile, the Taliban govt in Afghanistan has vowed to retaliate.
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Afghanistan: Taliban minister of refugees, his bodyguards killed in massive explosion in Kabul
World | Dec 11, 2024, 08:04 PM ISTDetails about the nature of the explosion and those responsible remain unclear, and the Taliban have not yet issued a statement on the incident.
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Earthquake tremors felt in Jammu and Kashmir, epicentre in Afghanistan
Jammu and Kashmir | Nov 28, 2024, 05:26 PM ISTEarthquake: There was no report of any loss of life or damage to property. The tremor occurred at 4:19 pm and was centred in the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region at a depth of 209km.
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Afghan teen Nila Ibrahimi wins International Children’s Peace Prize | Read her daring journey
World | Nov 20, 2024, 01:07 PM ISTNila Ibrahimi continues to fight for the education rights of all Afghan girls and women who are losing out on valuable schooling due to the discriminatory ban on their education.
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 strikes Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region
World | Nov 13, 2024, 11:45 PM ISTA 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region at 9:17 PM on Wednesday, impacting parts of northern and northwestern Pakistan. This quake followed a similar one from earlier in the day, with both occurring at a depth of over 220 km.
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Pakistan earthquake: Powerful tremors of THIS magnitude shake Islamabad, neighbouring Afghanistan
World | Nov 13, 2024, 03:23 PM ISTThe USGS said the quake’s centre was located 37 kilometres west-southwest of Afghanistan’s Ishkashim town and had a 220.7km depth.
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Maldives recalls its ambassador in Pakistan after its envoy meets Afghanistani counterpart
World | Nov 05, 2024, 11:05 PM ISTThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Maldives said in a statement on November 3 that the recent meeting between Mohamed Thoha, the High Commissioner of Maldives in Pakistan and Ahmad Shakib, Afghanistan's chargé d'affaires was not “sanctioned by the Government of Maldives.”
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Bangladesh announce squad for ODI series against Afghanistan, Najmul Hossain Shanto remains captain
Cricket | Nov 02, 2024, 08:17 AM ISTBangladesh will be facing Afghanistan for a three-match ODI series starting on November 6. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has named the squad for the series with Najmul Hossain Shanto being the captain despite his willingness to leave the role.
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Sports Wrap: New Zealand level series with a comfortable win
Sports | Oct 28, 2024, 02:36 PM ISTAfghanistan A clinched their maiden Emerging T20 Asia Cup title after beating Sri Lanka A in the final. Coming off beating India A in the semis, Afghanistan A chased down 134 with 11 balls to spare. All that and more in our Sports Wrap for today.
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Afghanistan announce ODI squad for Bangladesh series, Emerging Asia Cup star included
Cricket | Oct 22, 2024, 10:39 PM ISTAfghanistan will face Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series in Sharjah after beating South Africa in the city last month. Afghanistan Cricket Board has named a 19-member squad for the series with an Emerging Teams Asia Cup star included in the team.
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FBI arrests 'ISIS-inspired' Afghan man, his wife's brother for plotting massive attack on poll day
World | Oct 09, 2024, 08:50 AM ISTThe FBI has arrested an Afghan national who they say was plotting an ISIS-inspired terror attack on Election Day to target large crowds. According to the FBI, he entered the US on 9/9/21 on a special immigrant visa, days after the disastrous US Afghan withdrawal, and currently has parole status.
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A squirrel has more rights than a girl in Afghanistan: Hollywood actress Meryl Streep at UN | WATCH
World | Sep 25, 2024, 08:41 AM ISTMeryl Streep remarked that a female cat had more freedom than a woman in Afghanistan, referring to the Taliban's restrictive rules on women's rights. The group codified a long set of rules governing morality last month, which barred women to sing or show their faces in the public.
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South Africa win third ODI but lose first-ever bilateral series to Afghanistan
Sports | Sep 23, 2024, 12:38 PM ISTIndia started their home season on a high with a 280-run win over Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. South Africa registered a consolation win over Afghanistan in the third ODI chasing down 170 runs. All this and a lot more in today's India TV Sports Wrap.
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Terrorists shoot 14 people dead in Shiite area of Afghanistan
World | Sep 13, 2024, 06:02 PM ISTThe terrorist affiliated with the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack even before the confirmation of the shooting by the Afghan Taliban. The attack is one of the deadliest in the country this year.
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TAPI Project: Construction of Afghan section of Turkmenistan-to-India pipeline starts
World | Sep 12, 2024, 11:34 PM ISTTAPI gas pipeline project is crucial, especially for Pakistan and India, with the two neighbouring nations importing over 80 per cent of their energy requirements.
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AFG vs NZ: When was the last time that the first three days of a Test match were abandoned?
Cricket | Sep 11, 2024, 04:22 PM ISTThe Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground has not been started in the first three days due to rain and the wet outfield. This is the first Test match between these two teams but even the toss has not taken place till now.
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Afghanistan announce squad for one-off Test vs New Zealand in Greater Noida, veteran all-rounder out
Cricket | Sep 06, 2024, 07:37 PM ISTAfghanistan Cricket team faces New Zealand in a one-off Test in Greater Noida. The Afghanistan Cricket Board has named a 16-member squad for the Test match, starting on September 9. A veteran all-rounder has missed out on being part of the team.
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Germany resumes deportations of convicted criminals to Afghanistan for first time since 2021
World | Aug 30, 2024, 01:58 PM ISTA Kabul-found flight took off from Leipzig in the early hours of Friday with 28 convicted criminals onboard after secret talks with Qatar. Germany had halted deportations to Taliban in 2021, but reversed the decision after a couple of knife attacks that killed several people.
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'She can go to hell': Trump's running mate JD Vance slams Kamala for Afghanistan withdrawal | WATCH
World | Aug 30, 2024, 06:11 AM ISTVance expressed frustration and anger with Harris' 'failure in leadership' during the controversial US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, during which 13 soldiers were killed in a suicide attack. Republicans have termed the incident as one of the most embarrassing moments in US history.
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Earthquake: 'Powerful' tremors of magnitude 5.7 hit Afghanistan, Pakistan
World | Aug 29, 2024, 01:12 PM ISTBesides, Afghanistan, the tremors of the quake were felt in several areas neighbouring Pakistan and India. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said no loss was reported in its wake.