Afghanistan

Landlocked country in South-Central Asia

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Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. Afghanistan is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south; Iran to the west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north; and China to the northeast. Occupying 652,000 square kilometers (252,000 sq mi), it is a mountainous country with plains in the north and southwest. Kabul is the capital and largest city. The population is around 32 million, composed mostly of ethnic Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, and Uzbeks.

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Afghanistan fighting forces thousands to flee It is not clear when families will be able to return home, but it may not be as soon as many hope. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:14Published 5 days ago

Afghanistan fighting shows no sign of ending While the world awaits progress in the peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban, heavy violence continues in the country. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:37Published 1 week ago

Many dead in stampede near Pakistan consulate in Afghanistan At least 15 Afghans killed and more than a dozen injured as thousands gathered to secure visas in Jalalabad city. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:24Published 2 weeks ago

Dargah Ajmer Sharif attracts people of all faiths Considered as one of the most popular Muslim pilgrimage centres, the dargah of Ajmer Sharif houses the tomb of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, a holy saint who dedicated his entire life to the service of the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 04:14Published 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan fighting continues despite peace talks More violence has erupted between Taliban fighters and government troops in Afghanistan. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 04:10Published 2 weeks ago

Afghanistan: US stands down in Helmand, Taliban to do the same The Taliban has agreed to stop attacks after the US promised to halt its raids supporting Afghan forces in Helmand. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:11Published 2 weeks ago

Thousands flee amid fighting between Taliban and Afghan forces Official says 30,000 people forced to leave homes in Helmand province as clashes between Taliban and security forces continue. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:36Published 2 weeks ago

Abdullah Abdullah on Afghan peace talks, India engaging with Taliban \| Worldview The Afghan leadership won’t have concerns if India decides to engage with the Taliban, though a final decision in this matter will is New Delhi’s prerogative, Afghan peace negotiator Abdullah.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 15:18Published 3 weeks ago

'Connectivity in region will benefit countries': Abdullah Abdullah on SAARC's revival and India-Pak resolving issues While reacting on South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC's) revival and India-Pak resolving issues, the Chairman of High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan, Abdullah.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:23Published 3 weeks ago

Engagement with Taliban is India's call, didn't ask directly: Afghan leader Abdullah Abdullah Commenting on whether Afghanistan wants India to engage with Taliban, the Chairman of High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan, Abdullah Abdullah said, "I didn't ask directly for.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:50Published 3 weeks ago

PM Modi assures of India's support for peace process in Afghanistan Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava on October 08 said that Chairman of High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah briefed Prime Minister Narendra.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:54Published 3 weeks ago

India supports Afghan in journey towards peace, stability: Abdullah Abdullah The Afghanistan leader and Chairman of High Council for National Reconciliation, Doctor Abdullah Abdullah said that India has been amongst the countries that helped Afghan in journey towards peace and.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:47Published 3 weeks ago

PM Modi meets Afghan leader Abdullah Abdullah The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi met Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan, Doctor Abdullah Abdullah in New Delhi. Abdullah Abdullah had met NSA Ajit Doval on Oct 7. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:09Published 3 weeks ago

Insistence on violence will marginalise perpetrators: Afghan FM Afghan acting Foreign Minister Mohammed Haneef Atmar expresses optimism about overcoming obstacles in Taliban talks. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 04:00Published on October 7, 2020

Afghan women's rights: Mother's names recorded on kids' ID cards Former Taliban commander Akbar Agha says the law is un-Islamic. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:35Published on September 26, 2020

UNGA75: India exercises its Right to Reply for third time in response to Pakistan Hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan raised the Kashmir issue in the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 25, India promptly responded to Khan's comments and requested the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:47Published on September 26, 2020

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