AT News KABUL – In the latest development regarding the Taliban’s refusal to participate in the UN-organized meeting in Doha, the United States has underscored the importance of inclusivity in shaping Afghanistan’s future beyond Taliban control. US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller emphasized that while the Taliban’s absence from the …

AT News KABUL – Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, has criticized the recent two-day special envoys meeting on Afghanistan held by the United Nations, labeling it a “failure” in light of the Taliban’s absence. Speaking on Tuesday, Zakharova underscored the importance of Taliban participation, suggesting that any new initiatives …

AT News Kabul – The UK’s Veterans’ Minister, Johnny Mercer, has disclosed that serving army officers informed him of instances where unarmed Afghans were allegedly shot by UK special forces in Afghanistan. Mercer’s revelations came during his testimony to the Afghanistan inquiry, which scrutinizes the killings of unarmed civilians by …

AT News KABUL – The United Nations has issued an urgent call for over $400 million to aid western Afghanistan in its recovery from a devastating earthquake that struck last October. The quake, measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale, claimed the lives of approximately 2,000 individuals, leaving entire villages in …

AT News KABUL – The Taliban have authorized the enrollment of female high school graduates in state-run medical institutes in Afghanistan for the upcoming academic year starting in March, according to state-run Bakhtar news agency. The Ministry of Public Health in Kabul has issued a directive facilitating the enrollment process …

AT News KABUL – Taliban’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai has issued a warning to Pakistan reminiscent of the 1971 partition that led to the creation of Bangladesh. Stanikzai’s recent thorny remarks highlight escalating tensions between the Taliban and its former ally. The warning comes amidst criticism from …

AT News KABUL – Afghanistan’s trade landscape has seen a significant surge over the past nine months, with imports and exports collectively soaring to a staggering $7.5 billion. Exports during this period amounted to $1.35 billion, while imports surged to $6.22 billion, marking a notable trade deficit for the country. …

AT News KABUL – The United Nations wrapped up its 2nd meeting of Special Envoys on Afghanistan on Sunday, with the presence of General Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations. However, absence of the Taliban from proceedings marked a significant development. The group cited unmet demands, including recognition …

AT News KABUL – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, announced on Monday the commencement of consultations regarding the potential appointment of a U.N. envoy tasked with facilitating dialogue between Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government and the global community. Addressing reporters at a press conference, Guterres disclosed that despite extending …

AT News KABUL – An avalanche wreaked havoc in the eastern Afghan province of Nuristan, claiming the lives of at least 25 individuals and leaving eight others injured, according to a provincial official. The disaster struck the village of Nakre in the Tatin valley of Nuristan overnight, burying homes under …