Taliban publicly flog nine, including woman, in Zabul

AT News KABUL – In a troubling incident reported from Zabul province, a Taliban court carried out public floggings on Sunday, chastising nine individuals, one of whom was a woman. The charges against them included allegations of robbery and involvement in an extramarital affair, as stated in an official Taliban …

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Despite backlash, British clerics counter media’s portrayal of Afghan education

AT News KABUL – A group of British religious clerics who recently journeyed to Afghanistan has challenged the mainstream media’s depiction of the education situation in the country. Contrary to reports, they claim that the Taliban has not imposed a complete ban on girls’ education but has temporarily suspended liberal …

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US military to revisit Kabul airport attack with new witness interviews

AT Kabul: In response to intense criticism, the commander of the U.S. Central Command has issued orders for a new interview with soldiers who witnessed the suicide attack on Kabul Airport in 2021. According to Reuters, this interview is being conducted at the direction of General Michael E. Kurilla, the …

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Swiss NGO staff detained in Afghanistan

AT Kabul: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have detained 18 staff members of a Swiss-registered NGO, including a foreigner, the group said. The International Assistance Mission (IAM) said on Saturday that the staffers were picked up from its office in Ghor province, in central Afghanistan, and taken to the capital Kabul. “At …

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Karzai and US envoy discussed intra-Afghan dialogue for sustainable peace in Afghanistan

AT Kabul: According to a statement that was published on Mr. Karzai’s X page on Friday, the former president of Afghanistan had a video conference with Thomas West, the special representative of the United States of America for Afghanistan affairs. Both sides discussed various issues, including intra-Afghan dialogue for sustainable …

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Afghan-Pakistan border crossing reopens after nine-day standoff

AT News KABUL – The Torkham border crossing, situated on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, has resumed operations for pedestrians and vehicles, marking a significant development after a period of nine days of tension. This reopening took place on Friday, September 15, with information sourced from the AFP news agency and a …

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Chair of UK Defense Committee resigns after controversy over Taliban video

AT News KABUL – In a surprising turn of events, Tobias Ellwood has stepped down from his position as the chairman of the UK’s House of Commons defense select committee. This decision comes in the wake of a heated backlash from fellow committee members following his call for British engagement …

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China seeks CPEC expansion, control over Afghanistan’s resources in unilateral strategic move

AT News KABUL – In a new unilateral strategic move, China is setting its sights on Afghanistan’s vast lithium reserves, a valuable resource essential for batteries used in phones, laptops, and electric vehicles. This development comes with the approval of the Taliban leadership. China’s interest in lithium is motivated by …

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Afghan frozen assets generate $155M profit in Swiss Trust Fund

AT News KABUL – In a significant financial development, the board of a Switzerland-based trust fund has reported that Afghanistan’s central bank assets, previously frozen, totaling $3.5 billion, have yielded a remarkable profit of approximately $155 million. This comes after the U.S. government’s decision to freeze $9.5 billion in Afghan …

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Moscow Format countries will participate in Kazan meeting on Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – Members of the Moscow format have officially affirmed their attendance at the forthcoming meeting focused on Afghanistan. The meeting is scheduled to convene on September 29 in Kazan, Russia. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko of Russia confirmed this development. Rudenko expressed optimism, stating that virtually all …

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