Afghan

Afghanistan is a landlocked country in South Asia, known for its history of conflict and governance by the Taliban. It is a nation with a complex geopolitical position and significant challenges including security, economy, and social issues.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to ongoing cross-border tensions with Pakistan, internal social defiance, and the impact of its opium production on global drug trafficking.

Latest on Afghan

• Afghanistan says 28 dead fighters came from Pakistan as Islamabad denies ties
• Games-World T20 champions India on alert for Afghanistan after Japan scare
• Rebellious Afghan taxi drivers defy ban on music
• Four civilians killed in Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan, Taliban says
• Afghanistan Reduced Opium Production. What Was the Impact on Drug Trafficking?
• Afghan woman deported from US in first use of 'alien terrorist' court

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