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24 September

Detainees expose TTP’s extortion tactics with ties to Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – Several individuals linked to the extortion activities conducted on behalf of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have disclosed shocking details about their operations. These suspects came into custody following a tip-off, shedding light on the modus operandi employed in the collection of extortion funds. For several years, …

24 September

Qatar’s FM reveals secret meeting with Taliban leader

AT News KABUL – In a recent interview with CNN on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, shed light on a clandestine meeting that took place in Kandahar with the Taliban’s supreme …

24 September

ADB approves $400M in grants to Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has greenlit $400 million in grants to safeguard the welfare and livelihoods of vulnerable Afghan citizens, with a particular focus on women and girls. This move aims to alleviate the severe repercussions of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The funding, …

23 September

UN edging closer to recognizing gender apartheid in Afghanistan

AT News KABUL – In a significant move to support human rights, the United Nations convened a session to officially recognize “gender apartheid” in Afghanistan. This historic session, held on Friday, occurred alongside the 88th UN General Assembly and was attended by representatives from various nations. Prominent figures addressing the …

23 September

Taliban planning to ‘counter TTP’ in Afghanistan

AT News KABUL –Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Asif Durrani, confirmed on Friday that the Taliban have crafted a comprehensive strategy to neutralize the activities of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) within the borders of Afghanistan. Durrani has said the revelation emerged during his meeting with Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir …

23 September

Afghanistan takes 2nd place in global hunger emergency ranking, says WFP

AT News KABUL – In a recent assessment by the World Food Programme (WFP), Afghanistan has been ranked second among the top 10 countries in the world with a dire hunger crisis affecting over one million of its citizens. The WFP released a revealing graphic chart on its official account, …

23 September

Taliban infuriated as US drones ‘violate Afghan airspace’

AT News KABUL – The Taliban have voiced strong concerns over the presence of US drones patrolling Afghan airspace, labeling it as a clear violation by the United States. Acting deputy foreign minister for political affairs in Afghanistan, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, disclosed in an interview that officials from the …

22 September

Afghan wushu fighters defy poverty, politics for Asian Games

AT News KABUL – In a remarkable display of resilience, Afghanistan is set to compete in 15 sports at the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, marking their return to the international sports stage since the Taliban’s rise to power in 2021. The Asian Games, now the largest sporting event globally …

22 September

US envoy discusses Afghanistan with world leaders on UNGA sidelines

AT News KABUL – US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, engages in high-level discussions during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. West’s diplomatic efforts span various nations and organizations. In a notable meeting with Japan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Kansuke Nagaoka, West praised Japan’s unwavering support …

22 September

U.S. expands protected status for thousands of Afghan nationals

AT News KABUL – The Biden administration has taken steps to safeguard the well-being of Afghan nationals residing in the United States, in response to the ongoing challenges faced by their home country under Taliban rule. The Department of Homeland Security granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Afghanistan, affording temporary …