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AT News KABUL – In a recent report by the U.S. Defense Department’s inspector general, alarming revelations have surfaced regarding the lack of oversight in distribution of Western weapons sent to Ukraine. Similar to the situation in Afghanistan, these weapons have reportedly fallen into the hands of Russian forces, criminal …

AT News KABUL – In a recent interview with an Arabic news channel, the Taliban’s defense minister, Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, expressed his frustration with the United States, claiming Washington hampers Taliban’s recognition on the global stage. According to Mujahid, the Taliban have fulfilled all the necessary requirements for recognition …

AT News KABUL – In a developing crisis for Afghanistan’s economy, farmers are facing immense challenges as the Taliban’s opium ban enters its second year. The ban imposed in early 2022 encompasses all narcotics, including opium poppy cultivation, and has left farmers struggling to adapt to alternative crops that prove …

AT News KABUL – Amid ongoing doubts about counterterrorism pledges made by Taliban leaders, conflicting claims surrounding the death of Ayman al-Zawahiri, al-Qaida’s former chief, continue to persist nearly a year after a U.S. drone strike in Kabul eliminated the world’s most wanted terrorist. Taliban Defense Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, …

AT News KABUL – In a stunning revelation, the Peace Research Institute Oslo has reported that the United States made a complete U-turn in its basic stance towards Afghanistan before its full withdrawal. The shift in position came as the US moved away from its long-standing commitment to preserving the …

AT News KABUL – The Taliban have refuted statements made by Iran’s foreign minister, alleging that the leaders of the terror group Daesh have relocated to Afghanistan. Abdul Qahar Balkhi, spokesman for the Taliban Foreign Ministry, took to Twitter to respond, saying, “If Iran has any intelligence that Daesh members …

AT News KABUL – Afghanistan is reeling from the devastating impact of monsoon rains that have unleashed deadly flash floods, killing at least 30 people, according to a disaster ministry official on Sunday. The worst-hit area has been identified as Jalrez district, located approximately 46km east of Kabul, where 26 …

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, …

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 …

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 …