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AT News KABUL – Amid the escalating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, particularly affecting women and young mothers, women’s rights advocates have highlighted the detrimental impact of recent political turmoil and repressive Taliban policies. They contend that these developments have not only pushed the country back by decades but have also …

AT News KABUL – A group of British religious clerics who recently journeyed to Afghanistan has challenged the mainstream media’s depiction of the education situation in the country. Contrary to reports, they claim that the Taliban has not imposed a complete ban on girls’ education but has temporarily suspended liberal …

AT Kabul: In response to intense criticism, the commander of the U.S. Central Command has issued orders for a new interview with soldiers who witnessed the suicide attack on Kabul Airport in 2021. According to Reuters, this interview is being conducted at the direction of General Michael E. Kurilla, the …

AT Kabul: Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have detained 18 staff members of a Swiss-registered NGO, including a foreigner, the group said. The International Assistance Mission (IAM) said on Saturday that the staffers were picked up from its office in Ghor province, in central Afghanistan, and taken to the capital Kabul. “At …

AT Kabul: According to a statement that was published on Mr. Karzai’s X page on Friday, the former president of Afghanistan had a video conference with Thomas West, the special representative of the United States of America for Afghanistan affairs. Both sides discussed various issues, including intra-Afghan dialogue for sustainable …

AT News KABUL – The Torkham border crossing, situated on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, has resumed operations for pedestrians and vehicles, marking a significant development after a period of nine days of tension. This reopening took place on Friday, September 15, with information sourced from the AFP news agency and a …

AT News KABUL – In a surprising turn of events, Tobias Ellwood has stepped down from his position as the chairman of the UK’s House of Commons defense select committee. This decision comes in the wake of a heated backlash from fellow committee members following his call for British engagement …

AT News KABUL – In a new unilateral strategic move, China is setting its sights on Afghanistan’s vast lithium reserves, a valuable resource essential for batteries used in phones, laptops, and electric vehicles. This development comes with the approval of the Taliban leadership. China’s interest in lithium is motivated by …

AT News KABUL – In a significant financial development, the board of a Switzerland-based trust fund has reported that Afghanistan’s central bank assets, previously frozen, totaling $3.5 billion, have yielded a remarkable profit of approximately $155 million. This comes after the U.S. government’s decision to freeze $9.5 billion in Afghan …

AT News KABUL – Members of the Moscow format have officially affirmed their attendance at the forthcoming meeting focused on Afghanistan. The meeting is scheduled to convene on September 29 in Kazan, Russia. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko of Russia confirmed this development. Rudenko expressed optimism, stating that virtually all …