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KABUL – Khalil Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting minister for refugees and a prominent figure in the Haqqani network, was killed Wednesday in a suicide bombing at the Ministry of Refugees’ headquarters in Kabul. The attack claimed at least four other lives, according to reports from CNN and CBS News. The …

KABUL – The United Nations mission in Afghanistan on Tuesday called on the Taliban leadership to uphold international human rights obligations, emphasizing that such a commitment is vital for the nation’s protection and prosperity. This appeal follows unconfirmed reports that Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has ordered educational institutions to suspend …

Russia took a significant step on Tuesday towards potentially recognising Afghanistan’s Taliban government, as the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, approved a law allowing the removal of the Taliban from Moscow’s list of banned terrorist organisations. This was the first of three required readings, as reported by the …

KABUL – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Education Above All Foundation (EAA) have signed a $50 million agreement aimed at bolstering educational programs in Afghanistan. The signing took place on Sunday, December 8, during the annual Doha Forum. The agreement’s primary goals include enrolling 100,000 …

KABUL – The Taliban have extended congratulations to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on their successful overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Taliban expressed optimism for a unified and stable Syria under an Islamic government aligned with the aspirations of its people. “The …

KABUL – Afghanistan’s economy has shown signs of modest recovery, according to a recent World Bank report, which highlighted a slight GDP growth of 2.7% driven primarily by private consumption. After two years of severe contraction, this recovery, alongside a decline in food prices, has started to improve household welfare, …

KABUL – In Afghanistan, under the Taliban’s rule, women have once again found themselves imprisoned within the walls of their own country. Despite global attention on the crisis, particularly following the 9/11 attacks, the situation for women in the country has deteriorated, and the world appears unwilling or unable to …

KABUL – In a letter to Congress released on Friday, President Joe Biden confirmed that US military personnel remain stationed outside Afghanistan to address potential threats that may emerge from within the country. Biden’s statement, included in the War Powers Report issued by the White House, underscored the need for …

KABUL – A series of predawn clashes near Pakistan’s northwestern border with Afghanistan claimed the lives of at least six security personnel and 22 militants on Saturday, according to military sources. The violence erupted during a multi-pronged militant assault on a security post in Thall, Hangu district, and subsequent intelligence-driven …

KABUL – The 22nd Doha Forum commenced on Saturday in Doha, Qatar, bringing together senior officials, policymakers, and experts from around the world to tackle pressing global issues. In his inaugural address, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, emphasized the importance of multilateral dialogue in addressing …