AT News KABUL – Afghanistan could become the world’s primary source of lithium with its vast reserves of crucial minerals for electric vehicles as the EV industry is booming, according to US Geological Survey. According to a recent article published in The Washington Post by Gerry Shih and Lorenzo Tugnoli, …
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AT News KABUL – In a surprising turn of events, the Taliban, responsible for the destruction of the sixth century ‘Buddhas of Bamiyan,’ are now seeking ways to capitalize on the empty niches left behind amid their dire need for cash. This controversial move has sparked widespread outrage and concern …
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AT News KABUL – In a recent disclosure to Congress, a U.S. watchdog has brought to light disturbing information about the misuse and control of international humanitarian aid by the de facto Taliban authorities in Afghanistan. The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), John Sopko, revealed unsettling findings about …
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AT News KABUL – Afghan Taliban have asked the Pakistani government to initiate further peace negotiations with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant group. A high-ranking Taliban leader in Kabul conveyed the message to Islamabad, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing peace over conflict. Despite Pakistan’s efforts to address concerns regarding the …
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AT News KABUL – The Taliban government expressed strong disapproval of the recent sanctions imposed by the European Union on three of its leaders and urged for a dialogue to address the issue. Zabihullah Mujahid, the chief spokesperson for the Taliban, conveyed the group’s concerns in a concise statement. According …
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AT News KABUL – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, has warned that leaders and fighters of the Islamic State have relocated to Afghanistan from Iraq, Syria, and Libya. This transfer of the terrorist group’s personnel poses a significant challenge for the Taliban government – which considers the Islamic State its …
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AT News KABUL – Taliban’s governor of Kabul has made startling accusations against the United States, claiming that the US is behind the creation and training of Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K). The top Taliban official has asserted that the extremist group is, in fact, an American phenomenon, claiming he possesses …
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AT News KABUL – In the wake of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan and the subsequent establishment of their Higher Education Ministry, concerns have arisen over the appointments of Taliban-linked individuals to key positions at universities and educational institutions. Numerous public university professors have voiced their dissatisfaction, claiming that the …
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AT News KABUL – The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan, a prominent humanitarian organization, announced on Wednesday that it has temporarily suspended some of its operations in response to an order from the Taliban instructing them to halt their activities in the country. The Taliban’s directive came last week after a …
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AT News KABUL – The UK government will be launching an investigation into a video posted on Twitter by senior Conservative MP, Tobias Ellwood, in which he asserted that Afghanistan had undergone a significant transformation under the Taliban rule. The announcement came from Rishi Sunak, who stated that he would …
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