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Taliban set to join China’s Belt and Road Forum as ties deepen

AT News KABUL – The Taliban say they will join China’s upcoming Belt and Road Forum as relationship between the two seem to be growing significantly despite the Taliban’s lack of formal recognition by any government. While Taliban representatives have attended regional meetings, primarily focused on Afghanistan, their participation in …

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Flydubai breaks ground as first international carrier to resume Kabul flights

AT News KABUL – Emirati airline flydubai has unveiled its plans to restart operations connecting Dubai and Kabul, Afghanistan. This milestone development marks flydubai as the very first international carrier to reestablish services to Afghanistan following the withdrawal of US forces. Beginning on November 15th, flydubai will commence a double …

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Concerns mount over violence targeting Afghan refugees in Iran

AT News KABUL – Incidents of indiscriminate violence against Afghan migrants in Iran have raised serious concerns about the escalating maltreatment of Afghans in the country. Several instances of violence have come to light on social media, underlining the pressing issue. In a disturbing incident on October 6, a large …

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Former president express grief over Baghlan mosque bombing

AT News KABUL – Former President Hamid Karzai expressed deep sorrow as he learned about a tragic incident that unfolded during Friday prayers. A powerful explosion rocked the Imam Zaman mosque in Pule Khumri city, resulting in the loss of several lives and leaving many more injured. In his statement, …

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Russia urges inclusive Afghan government, deemphasizes Taliban recognition

AT News KABUL – Moscow has stressed the importance of an inclusive government in Afghanistan, suggesting that the recognition of the Taliban government should not hinder the development of diplomatic relations. Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, outlined this stance during an exclusive interview with Anadolu news agency. Kabulov …

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Casualties feared after explosion strikes mosque in Baghlan

AT News KABUL – A powerful explosion reverberated through the Takiakhana Imam Zaman mosque located in Pol-e-Khumri city, Baghlan province, during the Friday prayers. The blast tore through the Shi’ite place of worship, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries, according to reports from Taliban officials. However, specific details remain undisclosed …

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Taliban warn ‘Israel will be wiped off world map’

AT News KABUL – In a stern and ominous proclamation, a high-ranking Taliban official in Kabul has sent shivers across the world by asserting that Israel will soon be “erased from the world map.” Mohammad Qasim Khalid, speaking on Wednesday claimed that Israel, in its bid to eliminate Palestine from …

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Pakistan’s diplomatic hostility escalates towards Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – In the past two years, Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan have deteriorated significantly, with increasing signs of Islamabad’s interference in its western neighbor’s affairs. Afghanistan has repeatedly accused Pakistan of various activities, including cross-border firing, the erection of illegal structures, border fencing, and violations of Afghan airspace. …

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Herat hit by second strong quake; Pope urges global support

AT News KABUL – Western Herat province faced another powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale on Wednesday. The quake struck just 28 kilometers outside Herat city and reached a depth of 10 kilometers, the US Geological Survey reported. This second quake followed a previous disaster that claimed the …

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Israeli airstrikes demolish seal-off Gaza neighborhoods

AT News KABUL – In a significant escalation of the conflict, Israel intensified its strikes on Gaza, targeting Hamas strongholds. These strikes come in the wake of horrifying revelations of atrocities committed by Hamas. Israel launched a fresh wave of missile attacks, aimed at locations controlled by Hamas in Gaza. …

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