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AT News KABUL – In the grip of Taliban rule, Afghanistan has descended into what the United Nations grimly describes as the “graveyard of girls’ hopes.” The once-promising future for Afghan women and girls has been systematically stifled, with educational opportunities snatched away and dreams shattered under the weight of …

AT Kabul: Afghanistan’s national futsal team suffered a narrow defeat in the quarterfinals of the 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup, losing 2-1 to Tajikistan in a closely contested match held in Thailand on Wednesday. In the first half, a defensive lapse by an Afghan player allowed Tajikistan to take a …

AT Kabul: The “Rwanda Bill” has been approved by the British Parliament, paving the way for the deportation of illegal immigrants entering the UK. This legislation mandates the transfer of such immigrants to Rwanda for processing their asylum claims. After seven months of deliberation, the proposal received the green light …

AT Kabul: More than 1,000 Afghan migrants were expelled from Pakistan on Tuesday, April 14, as part of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to deport undocumented immigrants. The migrants, who entered the country via the Torkham and Spin Boldak border towns, were deported, according to the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees. Among those …

AT Kabul: The US Senate has passed a $95 billion bill with strong bipartisan support, aiming to provide military aid to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific region. This move is a significant win for President Joe Biden’s foreign policy goals. The legislation’s approval ends months of political deadlock and allows …

AT Kabul: India, the world’s most populous nation, is currently undergoing the world’s lengthiest parliamentary election spanning six weeks. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is anticipated to secure a third consecutive term. Addressing a significant election rally in Rajasthan, Modi referred to India’s …

AT Kabul: In its annual human rights report, the US State Department highlighted that despite announcing a “general amnesty,” the Taliban has persisted in detaining individuals, particularly those linked to the previous Afghan government. The recently issued report by the US State Department examined the human rights conditions in various …

AT Kabul: Pakistani security forces conducted two raids on Monday in the volatile northwest region bordering Afghanistan, resulting in the killing of eleven militants, according to a statement from the military. Ten militants were eliminated in the first raid in the Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, following …

AT Kabul: There was significant deterioration in women’s rights in 2023 due to edicts that further restricted access to education and employment, with a net result that women were increasingly confined to domestic roles, the U.S. State Department said in its annual human rights report. Killings, severe physical abuse, harsh …

AT Kabul: Iran’s special representative for Afghanistan, Hasan Kazemi Qomi, emphasized the significance of water in fostering bilateral ties during a meeting with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul. Qomi expressed hope for continued water flow to Iran and gratitude for the removal of obstacles hindering …