Afghanistan Times

AT News KABUL – On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the spokesperson for the U.S. mission in Afghanistan, Mario Crifo, expressed deep concern over the increasingly ambiguous regulatory environment for journalists. He highlighted the severe limitations on accessing information about Taliban activities, a vital aspect of journalistic inquiry …

AT News KABUL – The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has unveiled plans for a logistics hub in the country’s western region. This initiative aims to position Afghanistan as a crucial point for regional exports, particularly focusing on the transportation of Russian oil to South Asia. According to a report by …

AT News KABUL – The Islamic State terrorist group has claimed responsibility for a harrowing gun assault targeting a Shiite mosque situated in western Herat province. The assailants struck on Monday evening, leaving six worshippers slain and one wounded, according to statements from Interior ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani on …

AT News KABUL – In a critical move to bolster Afghanistan’s community resilience and livelihoods, the World Bank has greenlit a staggering $84 million grant from the International Development Association. This funding, endorsed by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Tuesday, provides a lifeline for hundreds of thousands …

AT News KABUL – In a devastating incident that has reignited the fiery debate on France’s immigration policies, a 15-year-old French boy fell victim to a fatal stabbing at the hands of an Afghan migrant in the Saint-Denis region of Châteauroux. The assailant, also a minor, along with his mother, …

AT News KABUL – In a surprising move, the Taliban regime in Afghanistan has opened the doors to a pioneering institute aimed at training professionals in tourism and hospitality. Despite facing international condemnation for their restrictions on women’s rights and governance, the Taliban are actively seeking to attract tourists to …

AT News KABUL – In the wake of the devastating mosque shooting in Herat province, Iran’s embassy in Kabul has stunned the international community by extending a hand of cooperation to the Taliban in combating terrorism. Just hours after the horrifying attack unfolded, claiming the lives of at least six …

AT News KABUL – A horrifying attack shook the peace of a Shiite mosque in western Afghanistan as a lone gunman unleashed terror, killing six innocent worshippers on Monday night. The assailant, armed and ruthless, stormed into the Imam Zaman Mosque in the Guzara district of Herat province, targeting those …

Top of Form AT News KABUL – Afghanistan’s Taliban regime faced scathing criticism over its treatment of women and human rights violations during a high-stakes session at the United Nations Human Rights Council. Despite their absence, the Taliban’s policies were laid bare as representatives from 76 nations seized the floor …

AT News KABUL – In a significant shift of approach, the United States is signaling a readiness to deepen its engagement with the Taliban-led government of Afghanistan. This strategic move comes as the Biden administration grapples with balancing human rights concerns and the urgent need to address the country’s devastating …