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Turkmenistan, Afghanistan forge ahead on TAPI project

AT News KABUL – Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov on Sunday engaged in discussions with his Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi in Baku, Azerbaijan, focusing on the progress of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project and other crucial matters, as reported by the Turkmen Foreign Ministry. The talks unfolded during …

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Taliban claims dozens of Pakistani Taliban militants in Afghan prisons

AT News KABUL – The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has declared decisive actions taken against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants over the past year, resulting in the arrest of many of them. Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesperson for the interim Interior Ministry, revealed that the country is currently devoid of any operating militant …

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Pakistan’s ties with Taliban may fray further over Kunar River

AT News KABUL – In a potentially decisive turn of events, Pakistan’s longstanding relationship with the Taliban faces heightened strain, with the Minister of Information for Balochistan province, Jan Achakzai, issuing a stern warning over the Taliban’s unilateral decision to construct a dam on the Kunar River. This move, deemed …

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Australia commits $20m, Canada allocates $15m to Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – In a show of international solidarity, both Australia and Canada have stepped forward to provide substantial aid to address the pressing humanitarian needs in Afghanistan. The Australian government recently announced a generous contribution of $20 million to support the Afghan population, as revealed in a press …

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Pakistan woos U.S. as it plans a major op against TTP

AT News KABUL – Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir embarked on his first official visit to the United States to garner American support for the impending large-scale military operations against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The crucial discussions, attended by top US officials, encompassed intelligence collaboration, restoration of democracy, and fostering …

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India in favor of “inclusive government” in Taliban’s Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – India has not recognized the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan but we are advocating instead for the establishment of an inclusive government in Kabul, said India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in a recent statement made to Lok Sabha on Friday. In the statement, Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s …

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China urges United Nations to reduce sanctions on Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – In a recent development, China has formally appealed to the United Nations Security Council to reevaluate sanctions imposed on the Taliban administration as the country is in a reconstruction phase and its economy needs some overhaul. Geng Shuang, the deputy representative of China to the United …

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Afghan children face looming hunger crisis in 2024

AT News KABUL – Next year will be a dark year for most Afghan children. Save The Children in its new report has warned that one in three children in Afghanistan is anticipated to face hunger in 2024. At least 16 million people will experience acute food insecurity by March …

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Taliban sending abused Afghan women to prisons, UN report reveals

AT News KABUL – In a recent report released by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), it has been disclosed that the Taliban are resorting to sending women to prisons as a measure to protect them from gender-based violence. The report, issued on Thursday, highlights that this practice …

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Qatar takes center stage in hostage diplomacy amidst U.S.-Taliban tensions

AT News KABUL – In the intricate landscape of international hostage negotiations, Qatar has assumed a pivotal role as a discreet mediator in the case of Ryan Corbett, an American entrepreneur held by the Taliban in Afghanistan since August 2022. While Qatar has garnered attention for its involvement in the …

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