AT Kabul: Michael McCaul, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has condemned the U.S. provision of $10.9 million to the Taliban as “unacceptable.” This criticism follows a report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), which was requested by McCaul. “It is unacceptable for any U.S. funding …

AT Kabul: The United Nations has scheduled the third Doha meeting, which will gather special representatives for Afghanistan from various countries, to take place on June 30 and last for two days. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated in a recent press briefing that the meeting aims to “increase international engagement …

AT Kabul: Pakistan’s military reported Wednesday that its recent counterterrorism operations targeting an uptick in terrorist attacks from Afghanistan have resulted in nearly 30 “terrorists” being killed over the past month. This statement came a day after a U.S. research group released a report stating that “Afghanistan has become a …

AT News Kabul: The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General has voiced support for efforts to find a sustainable solution to clearing unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, who recently returned from Afghanistan, highlighted the devastating impact of mines and explosives on communities. In a social media post on Tuesday, May 21, …

AT Kabul: John Sepko, the US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), reported that since the Taliban’s takeover, the country’s international partners have paid the Kabul government $10.9 million in taxes, fees, customs duties, and utility costs. This amount includes $10.4 million in taxes, $346,838 in water and electricity …

AT News KABUL – Retired General Austin Scott Miller, the last four-star U.S. commander in Kabul, has testified that he warned Washington of the dire security situation in Afghanistan post-withdrawal. Despite his repeated cautions, the Biden administration failed to recognize the imminent danger, opting to keep the U.S. embassy open …

AT News KABUL – A bomb blast in Kandahar, the political hub of Taliban government, killed at least one person and injured three others on Monday, according to local authorities. The bomb, planted in a handcart, exploded on a road leading to Kabul. Victims were civilians, and an investigation is …

AT News KABUL – Daesh, also known as ISIS, has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack that claimed the lives of three Spanish tourists and their Afghan guide in Bamiyan, a province situated approximately 180 kilometers west of Kabul. The attack occurred on Friday while the victims were shopping in …

KABUL – A helicopter in the convoy of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in an accident on Sunday, according to state media, which did not specify whether Raisi was on board. Unconfirmed reports indicate the helicopter carrying President Raisi crashed in East Azerbaijan province. State television announced that rescue …

Kabul – Alexey Overchuk, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister, has announced that Moscow is ready to participate in the Afghan-Trans railway project, following discussions between Russian officials and the Taliban. Speaking at the Russia-Islamic World Economic Forum, Overchuk emphasized Russia’s preparedness to support this significant infrastructure venture, though he did not …