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IS claims responsibility for Kandahar blast

AT Kabul: According to a report from IS’s “news agency” Amaq, the attacker detonated his suicide belt among a crowd of approximately 150 people. This blast, considered the largest in Afghanistan this year, occurred at a bank branch where Afghan government employees were waiting to collect their salaries. Despite the …

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US special envoy discusses Afghanistan with Indian officials

AT Kabul: US Special Envoy Thomas West held discussions with Indian officials on Friday regarding the future course of action in Afghanistan. “Great to return to India and engage with esteemed colleagues on the future of Afghanistan,” West shared on X. During his visit, he met with Foreign Secretary Kwatra …

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Pakistan has deported over 520,000 Afghan refugees: (IOM)

AT Kabul: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that over 520,000 Afghan refugees have been deported from Pakistan via the Torkham and Spin Boldak crossings. This underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Afghan refugees, highlighting the need for international support and solutions to address their plight. Many of these …

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China concerned over increasing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan

AT Kabul: China has expressed growing concern over the escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. This concern was highlighted during a recent meeting between Chinese Ambassador Zhao Xing and Rahmatul Haq Fazil, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Taliban government. In the meeting, Fazil detailed Pakistan’s encroachment on …

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As the new school year commences, over one million Afghan girls remain out of school

AT Kabul: The commencement of the school year in Afghanistan has once again brought to light the persistent issue of gender disparity in education, with girls being denied access to classes beyond the sixth grade for the third consecutive year. This move, orchestrated by the Taliban, has not only halted …

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Three Killed in Suicide Attack in Kandahar, Afghanistan

AT Kabul: In a tragic incident on Thursday, a suicide bombing outside a bank in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar claimed the lives of three people and left 12 others injured, according to a provincial official. “In a suicide attack, three individuals lost their lives, and 12 others sustained …

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Cricket Australia called off Afghanistan series over ‘worsening’ human rights situation

AT Kabul: Cricket Australia has opted to cancel their men’s T20 series against Afghanistan due to concerns over the ‘deteriorating human rights situation for women and girls’ in the country under the current regime. The series, scheduled to take place in the UAE in August, has been called off by …

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A recent watchdog report reveals a shrinking media landscape in Afghanistan

AT Kabul: The Afghanistan Journalist Center (AFJC) has highlighted significant challenges faced by journalists in Afghanistan over the past year, impeding their ability to work effectively. Published on National Journalist’s Day, AFJC’s annual report for the 1402 solar year (March 2023 to March 2024) underscores the deteriorating state of media …

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U.S. concerned over recent Pak-Afghan tensions, says spokesman

AT Kabul: In response to Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan, the United States has issued a call for the Taliban to prevent terrorist attacks originating from Afghan territory, alongside urging Islamabad to exercise caution and protect civilians during their anti-terrorism operations. This statement was made by Vedant Patel, Principal Spokesperson for …

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8 killed after Pakistan launched airstrikes inside Afghanistan, says Kabul

AT Kabul: Afghanistan authorities reported that Pakistani jets conducted two airstrikes within Afghan territory early on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least eight individuals, including five women and three children. The fatalities occurred in the eastern border provinces of Khost and Paktika. The Taliban responded by launching heavy …

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