AT News KABUL – A report by U.S. Special Counsel Robert Hur has unearthed President Joe Biden’s clandestine retention of classified documents on Afghanistan, in direct opposition to former President Barack Obama’s decision to surge US troops in Afghanistan back in 2009. The report highlights Biden’s firm belief that history …
Read More »Biden extends freeze on Afghanistan’s foreign reserves
AT News KABUL – In a move echoing his earlier executive order, US President Joe Biden has declared an extension of the freeze on Afghanistan’s foreign reserves. This decision, announced today, extends the freeze initiated on February 11, 2022, amplifying Washington’s response to Afghanistan’s pressing humanitarian crisis and its associated …
Read More »Lukashenko pledges aid to Afghanistan
AT News KABUL – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has declared solidarity with Afghanistan, promising crucial aid amidst ongoing challenges. Following high-stakes discussions with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent, Lukashenko revealed plans for Belarus and Uzbekistan to supply essential medicines and food to Afghanistan. Addressing reporters, Lukashenko underscored the urgency …
Read More »EU special envoy engages Taliban leaders in high-stakes talks
AT News KABUL – EU Special Envoy Tomas Niklasson has conducted talks with Taliban representatives in Kabul over the last 48 hours. Among the officials he met were the Taliban’s economy minister, deputy minister of counternarcotics, and deputy chief minister, Abdul Kabir. During his discussion with Abdul Kabir, they addressed …
Read More »Taliban arrest 10 for singing, playing music
Top of Form AT News KABUL – Reports from Takhar province reveal a chilling crackdown on cultural expression, with at least 10 individuals detained in the Yengi Qala district for the simple act of singing and playing musical instruments. Witnesses recount harrowing scenes as Taliban forces stormed homes, enforcing draconian …
Read More »Deadly twin bombings strike Pakistan political offices ahead of election
AT News KABUL – In a devastating blow to its pre-election stability, two strong bombings rocked political offices in southwest Pakistan, killing at least 26 and leaving over two dozen wounded. The attacks, occurring just a day before crucial parliamentary elections, have sent shockwaves across the nation. The initial explosion …
Read More »Tajikistan disputes Taliban claims of decreased drug trafficking from Afghanistan
AT News KABUL – Officials from Tajikistan’s anti-drug agency have refuted assertions of diminished drug production in Afghanistan, asserting a sustained influx of narcotics into Tajikistan. The Taliban regime purportedly outlawed drug cultivation, production, and trafficking upon seizing power. However, Tajikistan’s Drug Control Agency contests this, citing a lack of …
Read More »Afghan allies’ fate at risk as U.S. Senate border bill faces opposition
AT News KABUL – In a pivotal moment on Capitol Hill, an ongoing opposition to the U.S. Senate’s $118 billion border bill is threatening crucial assistance for Afghans who stood shoulder to shoulder with American troops during the nation’s longest war. Amidst provisions addressing border security, aid to key U.S. …
Read More »Afghan ambassador holds ground in Vienna despite regime change
AT News KABUL – In the face of Taliban dominance, Afghan Ambassador to Austria emerges as a steadfast critic, refusing to vacate her post and urging the West to rally against escalating atrocities. Following the Taliban’s assumption of power in August 2021, Ambassador Manizha Bakhtaripersisted as the voice of the …
Read More »International community faces critical decision in defeating ISIS in Afghanistan
AT News KABUL – In a delicate balancing act, the international community faces a critical decision regarding Afghanistan’s security landscape. The Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISKP) poses a genuine threat, despite the Taliban-led government’s denial of their significance. Recent ISKP attacks have unveiled the stark reality that the Taliban …
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