AT News KABUL – China’s interest in investing in Afghanistan under the Belt and Road Initiative has surged in recent months, but the nation faces formidable challenges due to terrorism and instability. This is as China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a paper affirming its commitment to supporting Afghanistan’s …
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AT News KABUL – UNICEF has been providing vital treatment to address the issue of malnourished children in Afghanistan, with an impressive reach of over 270,000 children in the first five months of 2023 alone. The organization has announced this significant milestone, stating that approximately 60,000 children received treatment in …
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AT News KABUL – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid (OCHA) has issued a dire warning regarding the looming catastrophe in Afghanistan caused by a lack of funds. This funding shortfall poses a significant challenge to providing assistance to millions of vulnerable individuals in the country. …
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AT News KABUL – United States Institute of Peace has urged Washington to sustain humanitarian aid to Afghanistan amid its dark days of Taliban rule. The institute in a report titled “Afghanistan’s Dire Humanitarian Situation” has emphasized the severe challenges faced by the country since the Taliban assumed control, including …
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AT News KABUL – The opening match of the two-match Twenty20 series between Bangladesh and Afghanistan saw Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan winning the toss and electing to field first. Despite initial concerns about rain, the match commenced as scheduled. Bangladesh entered the game after a successful run in the …
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AT News KABUL – A brand new section of the Khaf-Herat railway project has been inaugurated, connecting Khaf in northeastern Iran to Rozanak in Herat. An official ceremony took place on Tuesday afternoon to mark the opening of this strategic railway section, attended by officials from both Iran and Afghanistan. …
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AT News KABUL – Taliban’s Interior Minister has warned in a letter about imminent attacks planned by Islamic State (ISIS) militants against senior Taliban leaders, provincial governors, and various officials. Abdul Mateen Qaneh, the spokesperson for the Taliban’s interior ministry, confirmed the authenticity of the letter on Tuesday. However, he …
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AT News KABUL – Amid a dramatic surge in crime, Washington, D.C. is now more dangerous than Afghanistan with high rates of homicides, sex abuse and thefts. The recent killing of Nasrat Ahmad Yar, a Lyft driver and father of four who had previously served as an interpreter for the …
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AT News KABUL – A former CIA official has urged the United States to keep an official presence in Afghanistan and engage with Taliban leadership. During a Tuesday panel discussion on US policy towards Afghanistan, hosted by the Middle East Institute in Washington, a former CIA official, Douglas London, emphasized the necessity for …
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AT News KABUL – The interim Taliban government has banned all activities involving Sweden in Afghanistan, which includes the operations of non-governmental organizations associated with the country. This decision comes in response to an incident where a copy of the Quran was publicly burned in Stockholm two weeks ago. According …
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