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Afghanistan's national population has climbed to 37.2 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.2 percent, according to official figures released by the country's National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) on Saturday.

Chinese authorities have stepped up flood control and disaster relief efforts as Typhoon Bavi continued to affect large parts of the country on Sunday. Typhoon Bavi, the ninth typhoon of the year, made successive landfalls along the coast of east China's Zhejiang Province late Saturday before moving

Amid Beijing's wealth of historic landmarks, an unlikely attraction has captured the imagination of young visitors -- the "ocean" in the Temple of Earth. While it's unclear how the spot went viral, the Temple of Earth has long enjoyed a devoted following thanks to its association with the late

China has recorded fewer and weaker spring sandstorms over the past two decades, after decades of efforts to curb desertification, official data released on Sunday showed. The average number of spring sandstorms, a recurring weather hazard across northern China particularly between March and May,

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said his side would give everything in pursuit of back-to-back World Cup titles after Saturday's 3-1 extra-time quarterfinal victory over Switzerland.

The Philippines' recent provocative actions in the South China Sea have challenged regional stability, posing risks to the unity of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its centrality in regional affairs.

India on Sunday condemned the attack on the commercial vessel "GFS Galaxy" carrying Indian nationals off the coast of Oman.While 10 Indians were rescued, one was still missing, said the latest media reports.

Switzerland manager Murat Yakin said his players could be proud despite Saturday's 3-1 extra-time World Cup quarterfinal defeat to Argentina.Switzerland recovered from Alexis Mac Allister's early goal through Dan Ndoye's second-half equalizer before Breel Embolo was dismissed with 18 minutes of