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Australia aren’t going to take us lightly: Trott warns Afghanistan

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott is not allowing his team to enjoy the England win for long as their path to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals is now crystal clear, and Friday's clash against world champions Australia could be a virtual quarterfinal for the Afghans.

China rushes to fill the void in Afghanistan created by US withdrawal

Beijing began its initial economic engagement with Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001. The first project it got involved in was when a Chinese company won a 30-year lease in 2008 worth $3.5 million to develop a copper mine at Mes Aynak in Logar province.