AT News KABUL – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has greenlit $400 million in grants to safeguard the welfare and livelihoods of vulnerable Afghan citizens, with a particular focus on women and girls. This move aims to alleviate the severe repercussions of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The funding, …
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AT News KABUL – In a significant move to support human rights, the United Nations convened a session to officially recognize “gender apartheid” in Afghanistan. This historic session, held on Friday, occurred alongside the 88th UN General Assembly and was attended by representatives from various nations. Prominent figures addressing the …
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AT News KABUL –Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Asif Durrani, confirmed on Friday that the Taliban have crafted a comprehensive strategy to neutralize the activities of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) within the borders of Afghanistan. Durrani has said the revelation emerged during his meeting with Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir …
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AT News KABUL – In a recent assessment by the World Food Programme (WFP), Afghanistan has been ranked second among the top 10 countries in the world with a dire hunger crisis affecting over one million of its citizens. The WFP released a revealing graphic chart on its official account, …
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AT News KABUL – The Taliban have voiced strong concerns over the presence of US drones patrolling Afghan airspace, labeling it as a clear violation by the United States. Acting deputy foreign minister for political affairs in Afghanistan, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, disclosed in an interview that officials from the …
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AT News KABUL – In a remarkable display of resilience, Afghanistan is set to compete in 15 sports at the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, marking their return to the international sports stage since the Taliban’s rise to power in 2021. The Asian Games, now the largest sporting event globally …
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AT News KABUL – US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, engages in high-level discussions during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. West’s diplomatic efforts span various nations and organizations. In a notable meeting with Japan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Kansuke Nagaoka, West praised Japan’s unwavering support …
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AT News KABUL – The Biden administration has taken steps to safeguard the well-being of Afghan nationals residing in the United States, in response to the ongoing challenges faced by their home country under Taliban rule. The Department of Homeland Security granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Afghanistan, affording temporary …
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AT News KABUL – During the recent summit of leaders from the founding states of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan addressed a pressing concern regarding the proposed Kosh Tepa canal project in Afghanistan. This canal, designed to divert water from the Amu …
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AT Kabul: Afghanistan has established more than 100 security outposts alongside the Durand Line in the eastern parts of the country. These outposts were built by the order of acting Minister of Defense Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob. In close vicinity to the outposts, several roads are also being built in addition …
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