Afghanistan Times

KABUL – A Chinese mine worker was killed on Tuesday evening in Afghanistan’s northern Takhar province, which borders Tajikistan. The Islamic State (Isis) group later claimed responsibility for the attack, marking the latest in a series of deadly assaults by the jihadist group in the region. The victim, a business …

KABUL – The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Secretary General, Jan Egeland, has raised alarm over Afghanistan’s unpreparedness to handle the expected influx of millions of refugees from neighbouring countries. In a statement following his visit to Afghanistan, Egeland highlighted the dire conditions for returning Afghans and stressed the need for …

KABUL – Afghans who fled their homeland after the Taliban’s return to power in 2021 are appealing to US President Donald Trump to reverse his recent suspension of the US Refugee Admissions Program (Usrap). Many say they risked their lives supporting US efforts and now face dire threats under Taliban …

KABUL – The Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey V. Vershinin, has issued a sharp critique of Western nations, accusing them of systematic violations of the rights of Russian citizens and compatriots living abroad. Speaking during the release of a report by the Russian Foreign Ministry, Vershinin alleged that …

KABUL – Nearly 1,660 Afghan refugees who were cleared to resettle in the United States are facing sudden flight cancellations under President Donald Trump’s order suspending U.S. refugee programs. The group includes families of active-duty U.S. military personnel, unaccompanied minors, and Afghans at risk of Taliban retribution because of their …

KABUL – United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Sirajuddin Haqqani, Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior, on Tuesday to discuss efforts aimed at bolstering Afghanistan’s reconstruction and long-term stability. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, where both leaders delved …

KABU; – In a high-profile prisoner swap, the Taliban released two American detainees, including Ryan Corbett, in exchange for Khan Mohammed, a Taliban figure serving a life sentence in California for drug trafficking and terrorism charges. The exchange was confirmed Tuesday by officials speaking to The Associated Press. Ryan Corbett’s …

KABUL — Afghanistan and China marked the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations with a commemorative event in Kabul on Monday. Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, Afghanistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, highlighted the strengthening of ties since the Islamic Emirate assumed power three years ago. He reaffirmed Afghanistan’s commitment to fostering bilateral …

KABUL – Funding cuts to Afghanistan are jeopardizing the well-being of women and girls, warned Jan Egeland, Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Egeland emphasized that declining international aid is hampering efforts to provide essential services like education, healthcare, and livelihood support to Afghan women. The NRC, which supported …

KABUL – US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to withdraw the US military equipment left behind in Afghanistan by the Taliban. Speaking at the Capitol One Arena in Washington on Sunday, January 19, Trump sharply criticized the Biden administration for abandoning weapons, calling the move a “disaster.” “They handed over …