AT News KABUL: In a landmark move aimed at bolstering regional connectivity and trade, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan have inked a pivotal agreement to revitalize transit and transport infrastructure in war-torn Afghanistan. At a high-level trilateral meeting held in Kabul on April 27, key figures including Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister …

AT Kabul: The Taliban’s Natural Disasters Authority announced that recent heavy rains and flooding over the past three days have killed at least eight people and injured three others in Afghanistan. Janan Saiq, a Taliban spokesperson for the department, said Monday that the floods damaged or destroyed 140 homes. According …

AT Kabul: Since the Taliban’s control, China eyes Afghanistan’s mineral wealth for economic leverage. In a recent meeting, the Taliban’s envoy to China and the Minister of Mines and Petroleum discussed China’s interest in expanding investments. They highlighted valuable contracts in copper, oil, and gold, emphasizing improved investment conditions. China’s …

AT Kabul: Afghanistan has secured its place in the 2024 Futsal World Cup following a 5-3 victory against Kyrgyzstan in Playoff 3 of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup in Bangkok. This marks Afghanistan’s debut in the Futsal World Cup. The tenth edition of the tournament is scheduled to commence on …

AT Kabul: During the Kazakh-Afghan business forum and thematic exhibition in Kabul, a Kazakhstan delegation expressed keen interest in exporting locally made vehicles to Afghanistan. According to reports from Kazinform News Agency, citing the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the visit saw the participation of 35 domestic companies showcasing …

AT Kabul: Amnesty International has demanded the immediate release of four journalists detained in Ghazni and Khost provinces, along with the revocation of orders halting broadcasts from “Noor” and “Barya” TV channels in Afghanistan. In a statement issued on Friday, April 26th, the organization strongly condemned attacks on media personnel, …

AT Kabul: Hamid Karzai, the former President of Afghanistan, emphasized the critical importance of girls’ education in Afghanistan, noting that it remains a pivotal issue, particularly under the Taliban regime where female rights are severely restricted. During a conversation with Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s ambassador and special representative, Karzai underscored …

AT News KABUL – In a tense standoff along Iran’s eastern border with Afghanistan, six Iranian border guards found themselves unexpectedly detained by Taliban forces. The incident, which unfolded on Thursday evening, sent shockwaves through diplomatic channels as Iranian authorities scrambled to secure the safe return of their personnel. According …

AT News KABUL – In a stern address to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) defense ministers, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu underscored Afghanistan as the epicenter of threat for member nations. Shoygu, speaking in Astana, Kazakhstan, emphasized the infiltration of international terrorist factions into Afghanistan’s unstable political landscape, posing a …

AT News KABUL – In the grip of Taliban rule, Afghanistan has descended into what the United Nations grimly describes as the “graveyard of girls’ hopes.” The once-promising future for Afghan women and girls has been systematically stifled, with educational opportunities snatched away and dreams shattered under the weight of …