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Taliban-controlled central bank fails US audit for release of frozen funds

AT News KABUL – Afghanistan’s central bank under Taliban control has reportedly failed a US-funded to ascertain whether the bank meets the stipulated US criteria for the unfreezing and return of a portion of Afghanistan’s $3.5 billion in blocked funds. According to a report from a US Treasury official, a …

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NRC chief slams NATO, US for Afghanistan neglect

AT News KABUL – Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, has expressed strong disapproval of NATO and the US alliance for abandoning Afghanistan and refusing to offer humanitarian assistance to millions of underprivileged Afghans. Drawing a parallel between Afghanistan’s strategic significance in 2021 and Ukraine’s situation this …

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Hundreds suffer food poisoning at charity in Khost

AT News KABUL – Over 200 people have fallen victim to food poisoning in Zazai Maidan district of eastern Khost province on Sunday evening. The food poisoning outbreak unfolded after hundreds of Satkai villagers partook in a charitable meal. The aftermath of this incident has led to a surge in …

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US needs $2B to deliver aid to Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, has said the U.S. needs at least $2 billion to continue to deliver humanitarian assistance to millions of vulnerable Afghan. West said its partners will contribute the required amount only when there is a significant change in Taliban government’s …

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19 killed as passenger train derails in southern Pakistan

AT News KABUL – A passenger train derailed near Sahara railway station in southern Pakistan killing at least 19 passengers and injuring 50 others, according to official sources. The train, en route from the bustling city of Karachi, derailed about 275 kilometers away from its origin, causing several carriages to …

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Taliban’s Defense Minister warns against Jihad abroad

AT News KABUL – Taliban’s acting Minister of Defense, Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, has warned Taliban fighters against waging Jihad outside of Afghanistan, quoting their supreme leader. Addressing Ministry of Defense’s commanders and fighters, Mujahid said if the supreme leader prevents the mujahideen from fighting abroad, their battle won’t be considered …

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UN still faces severe aid shortfall amidst Afghanistan crisis

AT News KABUL – In the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis, the United Nations has issued a stark warning about a significant funding gap to provide vital humanitarian aid to over 21 million people in Afghanistan, with some relief efforts already being scaled back. The United Nations Office for …

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Iran greenlights free trade zone at Afghanistan border

AT News KABUL – Iran’s parliament has granted approval for the establishment of a free industrial and trade zone in the Dogharoon region along the border shared by Afghanistan and Iran. The plan gathered significant support with majority votes in favor. With the ratification of this plan, the potential for …

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UK slashes aid to Afghanistan by 59%

AT News KABUL – In a stark development, the humanitarian aid extended to Afghanistan through UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) has been dramatically curtailed by 59%, according to an announcement made in the UK Parliament on Saturday. This revelation is expected to have far-reaching implications for one of the world’s …

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Taliban faces backlash for shutting down broadcaster

AT News KABUL – The Taliban leadership is under growing scrutiny for its decision to shut down the operations of private broadcaster Hamisha Bahar Radio and TV in Afghanistan. The international watchdog, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), has called on the Taliban to cease its ongoing crackdown on media outlets …

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