Afghanistan Times

AT Kabul: Flash floods have devastated northern Afghanistan, claiming the lives of over 300 individuals and decimating more than 1,000 homes, according to the UN. The torrential rains led to multiple floods across the region, with Baghlan province bearing the brunt of the deluge. The World Food Program is providing …

AT Kabul: Militants detonated a bomb at a girls’ school located in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban in the volatile northwest region of the country, causing significant damage to the structure, as reported by police on Thursday. Fortunately, there were no casualties in the overnight attack. The incident …

AT Kabul: Recent statistics released by the World Food Programme (WFP) highlight the dire situation in Afghanistan, where three million children are currently facing malnutrition. On Friday, May 10, the WFP shared on its social media platform X that they can only provide support to one out of every three …

AT Kabul: The Afghan Taliban issued a warning to journalists and experts, cautioning them against collaborating with Afghanistan International TV, a London-based broadcaster. They stated that such cooperation would constitute a criminal offense. The Ministry of Information and Culture spokesperson accused the station of violating moral and legal boundaries, announcing …

AT Kabul: Vladimir Putin, Russia’s longstanding President who has held the position since 2000, was formally inaugurated for his fifth consecutive term. The 71-year-old seasoned statesman has consistently outpaced his rivals in every presidential election in Russia since 2000. On Tuesday, May 7th, he officiated his fifth inauguration ceremony, solidifying …

AT Kabul: The Ministry of Defense of the Taliban has refuted the claims made by the Pakistan Army regarding Afghanistan’s alleged involvement in the country’s insecurity, instead asserting that ISIS operatives are entering Afghanistan from Pakistan. The Afghan Ministry of Defense dismissed the Pakistan Army’s assertions regarding the planning of …

AT Kabul: Three police personnel lost their lives, and five others sustained injuries following an explosion in Faizabad city, the provincial capital of Badakhshan province in northern Afghanistan. The spokesperson for the Taliban’s interior minister, Abdul Mateen Qani, confirmed the incident on Wednesday (May 8). Qani stated that a convoy …

AT Kabul: In a display of frustration and determination, a gathering of Afghan refugees initiated a sit-in protest outside the United Nations office in Makassar city, Indonesia, on Monday. These refugees lamented the neglect of their asylum appeals, which have languished unanswered for years. Their resolve unwavering, they declared their …

AT Kabul: Recent floods in Afghanistan have caused extensive devastation, with approximately 10,000 hectares of land destroyed, as reported by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid (OCHA). The affected agricultural lands, primarily located in the eastern and southeastern regions of the country, suffered irreparable damage due …

AT Kabul: Companies from Afghanistan and Turkmenistan have sealed at least 10 contracts and two memoranda of understanding, marking significant strides in bilateral economic relations, as announced by the Taliban’s Commerce Ministry. The agreements, finalized between traders in Herat, span various sectors, including construction materials like steel bars, repair paints, …