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Taliban’s Defense Minister warns against Jihad abroad

AT News KABUL – Taliban’s acting Minister of Defense, Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, has warned Taliban fighters against waging Jihad outside of Afghanistan, quoting their supreme leader. Addressing Ministry of Defense’s commanders and fighters, Mujahid said if the supreme leader prevents the mujahideen from fighting abroad, their battle won’t be considered …

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UN still faces severe aid shortfall amidst Afghanistan crisis

AT News KABUL – In the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis, the United Nations has issued a stark warning about a significant funding gap to provide vital humanitarian aid to over 21 million people in Afghanistan, with some relief efforts already being scaled back. The United Nations Office for …

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Iran greenlights free trade zone at Afghanistan border

AT News KABUL – Iran’s parliament has granted approval for the establishment of a free industrial and trade zone in the Dogharoon region along the border shared by Afghanistan and Iran. The plan gathered significant support with majority votes in favor. With the ratification of this plan, the potential for …

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UK slashes aid to Afghanistan by 59%

AT News KABUL – In a stark development, the humanitarian aid extended to Afghanistan through UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) has been dramatically curtailed by 59%, according to an announcement made in the UK Parliament on Saturday. This revelation is expected to have far-reaching implications for one of the world’s …

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Taliban faces backlash for shutting down broadcaster

AT News KABUL – The Taliban leadership is under growing scrutiny for its decision to shut down the operations of private broadcaster Hamisha Bahar Radio and TV in Afghanistan. The international watchdog, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), has called on the Taliban to cease its ongoing crackdown on media outlets …

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UN chief advisor urges pressure on Taliban

AT News KABUL – Leonardo Garnier, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General of the United Nations overseeing the Transforming Education Summit, has expressed concern over the restrictions imposed on girls’ education in Afghanistan and called for pressure on their government to reverse their policies. In a statement on Friday, Garnier …

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Protests erupt as Pakistan’s ex-Prime Minister arrested in Lahore

AT News KABUL – Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore is witnessing protests after former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested by authorities after a trial court handed down a three-year prison sentence. Khan’s arrest has triggered fervent protests among his loyal supporters. The sentencing revolves around accusations of illegal dealings …

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Concerns arise as Afghan refugees in the UK face homelessness

AT News KABUL – Afghan refugees who sought shelter in the UK are finding themselves homeless and seeking assistance from local councils after being forced out of government-run hotels in what is being deemed a “shameful” series of evictions. These families, many of whom collaborated with or worked for the …

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Taliban dismiss Pakistan’s terror allegations

AT News KABUL – In a renewed assertion of its sovereignty, the interim administration of the Taliban has once again rebuffed Pakistan’s assertions regarding the “security situation” within Afghanistan’s borders. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Kabul-based administration, emphatically rejected the claims made by Pakistani officials, deeming them “baseless.” Mujahid …

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Global leaders convene at UN to address Afghanistan crisis

AT News KABUL – In a high-level open debate at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) focused on “Famine and Conflict-Induced Global Food Security,” representatives from various nations underscored the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and expressed their deep concerns regarding the escalating need for humanitarian assistance. The meeting brought …

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