AT News KABUL – A brand new section of the Khaf-Herat railway project has been inaugurated, connecting Khaf in northeastern Iran to Rozanak in Herat. An official ceremony took place on Tuesday afternoon to mark the opening of this strategic railway section, attended by officials from both Iran and Afghanistan. …
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AT News KABUL – Taliban’s Interior Minister has warned in a letter about imminent attacks planned by Islamic State (ISIS) militants against senior Taliban leaders, provincial governors, and various officials. Abdul Mateen Qaneh, the spokesperson for the Taliban’s interior ministry, confirmed the authenticity of the letter on Tuesday. However, he …
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AT News KABUL – Amid a dramatic surge in crime, Washington, D.C. is now more dangerous than Afghanistan with high rates of homicides, sex abuse and thefts. The recent killing of Nasrat Ahmad Yar, a Lyft driver and father of four who had previously served as an interpreter for the …
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AT News KABUL – A former CIA official has urged the United States to keep an official presence in Afghanistan and engage with Taliban leadership. During a Tuesday panel discussion on US policy towards Afghanistan, hosted by the Middle East Institute in Washington, a former CIA official, Douglas London, emphasized the necessity for …
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AT News KABUL – The interim Taliban government has banned all activities involving Sweden in Afghanistan, which includes the operations of non-governmental organizations associated with the country. This decision comes in response to an incident where a copy of the Quran was publicly burned in Stockholm two weeks ago. According …
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AT News KABUL – The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has reported that hundreds of individuals were forcefully evicted from a settlement in Kabul by Taliban forces. Tragically, two children lost their lives during this violent eviction. The NRC received information from its teams on the ground, revealing that approximately 280 …
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AT News KABUL – In a significant development, Russia has taken over the helm of the Eurasia Economic Council in 2023. The responsibilities of the Council, which includes the Eurasian Economic Supreme Council, the Intergovernmental Council of Eurasia, and the Economic Commission Council of Eurasia, have been transferred to the …
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AT News KABUL – The National Food and Drug Authority (NFDA) has announced that a Chinese company called TNA has displayed a strong inclination to invest $10 million in the production of medicine within Afghanistan. In a statement released by the NFDA, it was emphasized that the Chinese firm has …
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AT News KABUL – An Afghan national, identified as Fawzan Mosa Khan, was arrested by Azerbaijani security forces on Monday for his suspected involvement in planning a terrorist attack on the Israeli embassy in Baku. Khan was observed near the embassy premises at the Hyatt Regency hotel and is currently …
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AT News KABUL – An Australian war veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, has lodged an appeal against a defamation ruling that held him responsible for the unlawful killing of four Afghans. Roberts-Smith, the recipient of the Victoria Cross for gallantry in Afghanistan, retired from the Special Air Service Regiment ten years ago. …
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