Afghanistan

Afghanistan is a landlocked country in South Asia governed by the Taliban, which also functions as the national cricket team that competes in international tournaments.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its cricket team's recent success, the Taliban's fifth anniversary in power, and ongoing humanitarian aid from Pakistan.

Latest on Afghanistan

• Pakistan border sees 724 humanitarian trucks enter Afghanistan
• Afghanistan to 'host' India for three-match T20I series in Delhi
• Afghanistan seal 2027 World Cup berth, West Indies to go through qualifiers again
• Taliban marks fifth year in power in Afghanistan: 5 things to know
• Rahmat Shah named Afghanistan's test and ODI captain
• Former Afghanistan pace bowler Shapoor Zadran dies aged 38
• Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan
• Overnight ground operations and strikes by Pakistani forces have killed at least 36 civilians and injured more than 160 others
• One official said the attacks would be met with retaliation
• Iran borders Afghanistan
• China borders Afghanistan

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