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  Litton Das set to be ruled out of Afghanistan ODI, T20I series

  Cricket | September 28, 2025 12:46 IST

  Bangladesh'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 | September 22, 2025 14:17 IST

  A 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 | September 21, 2025 23:43 IST

  In 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 | September 21, 2025 16:44 IST

  The 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 | September 20, 2025 21:37 IST

  Afghanistan 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 hints at reclaiming Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, links move to countering China threat

  World | September 19, 2025 14:05 IST

  US 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 | September 18, 2025 23:44 IST

  Afghanistan 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 | September 18, 2025 22:40 IST

  Mohammad 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 | September 18, 2025 22:21 IST

  Mohammad 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 | September 18, 2025 23:55 IST

  Sri 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 | September 18, 2025 7:30 IST

  Ambassador 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 | September 16, 2025 19:47 IST

  In 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.

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  Azmatullah Omarzai scripts history for Afghanistan in Asia Cup opener vs Hong Kong

  Cricket | September 09, 2025 22:41 IST

  Azmatullah Omarzai smacked the fastest half-century for Afghanistan in T20I cricket. He achieved the feat in the opening game against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup. Courtesy of his and Sediq Atal's knock, the Rashid Khan-led side posted 188 runs in the first innings.

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  HK vs AFG playing XIs: Afghanistan opt to bat in Asia Cup 2025 opener in Abu Dhabi

  Cricket | September 09, 2025 19:51 IST

  HK vs AFG playing XIs: Afghanistan look to make a strong start in the Asia Cup 2025 as they face minnows Hong Kong in the first match of the tournament at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The Afghans opted to bat first after winning the toss.

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  Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025 pitch report: How surface in Abu Dhabi is expected to play?

  Cricket | September 09, 2025 16:57 IST

  Afghanistan and Hong Kong kick off the Asia Cup 2025 with their clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Afghanistan come into this clash after having lost their tri-series final to Pakistan. Ahead of the clash, here is all you need to know about the pitch at the Abu Dhabi venue.

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  Can persecuted minorities from neighbouring countries stay in India without valid documents?

  India | September 03, 2025 7:59 IST

  The Central Government has notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025, pointing out some major exemptions from requirements related to valid passports, travel documents, and visas for specific categories of individuals and carriers.

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  Afghanistan jolted by 5.3 magnitude quake days after 1,400 killed in earthquake

  World | September 02, 2025 18:53 IST

  Earthquake in Afghanistan today: The second quake of magnitude 5.4 struck near the epicentre of Sunday's earthquake, which has killed more than 1,400 people so far.

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  Afghanistan earthquake: Death count crosses 1,400 as rescuers race against time to find survivors

  World | September 02, 2025 17:09 IST

  Afghanistan earthquake: The quake hit multiple provinces, leaving massive destruction in its wake. Whole villages were levelled, and residents were buried beneath mud and wood homes that crumbled under the impact.

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  Shaheen Afridi surpasses Jasprit Bumrah in elite record list, as Pakistan clinch comfortable win

  Cricket | August 30, 2025 11:26 IST

  Shaheen Afridi surpassed Jasprit Bumrah in the T20 record list, clinching 314 wickets in 225 games. Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 39 runs in the tri-series opener. Skipper Salman Agha scored an unbeaten 53, while Haris Rauf starred with four wickets in Sharjah.

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  Earthquake of 5.6 magnitude strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt across Hindu Kush region

  World | August 27, 2025 19:51 IST

  The earthquake was at a depth of 121 km (75 miles), EMSC said and added that the epicentre 164 km east of Baghlan, a city with a population of about 108,000. Notably, the EMSC first reported the quake at a magnitude of 6.4.