KABUL – Afghanistan’s Embassy in Australia on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to providing consular services despite ongoing attempts by the Taliban to disrupt its operations. The embassy condemned recent efforts by the Taliban to interfere with consular activities of Afghan diplomatic missions representing the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. “These actions …
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KABUL – Taliban leadership hosted a rare set of talks with Indian officials, marking a notable engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and addressing humanitarian needs. The discussions, held from November 4-5 in Kabul, were led by Jitender Pal Singh, India’s key envoy for Afghan affairs, and involved Taliban Foreign …
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KABUL – The Taliban will participate in a United Nations climate conference for the first time since their 2021 return to power, marking an unprecedented step into global climate discussions. Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) announced on Sunday that a delegation has traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan, to join COP29, …
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KABUL – The Maldives has recalled its ambassador to Pakistan, Mohamed Thoha, following an unsanctioned meeting with the Afghan Taliban’s top diplomat in Islamabad. Pakistani officials confirmed on Tuesday that Thoha met with Ahmad Shakib, Afghanistan’s chargé d’affaires, without prior approval from the Maldivian government. The Maldives does not recognize …
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KABUL – In an extraordinary political resurgence, Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, marking a dramatic comeback for the former leader. The Associated Press called the race for Trump early this morning, declaring his victory in Wisconsin—a pivotal battleground state—at 5:34 a.m. Eastern. Trump’s …
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KABUL – In a surprising reversal, opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan rose by 19% in 2024 despite a 2022 Taliban-imposed ban on narcotics, according to a new United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report released Wednesday. The report highlights a stark shift after the ban initially led to …
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KABUL – Herat’s public hospital has seen a troubling pattern of violence and hardship endured by women in the Afghan province. Between September 22 and October 22, the hospital recorded 38 suicide attempts, two suicides, one murder of a woman, and 73 cases of women suffering physical assault, reliable sources …
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KABUL – China has restarted its direct rail freight service to Afghanistan, a move that underscores strengthening economic ties as the Taliban solidifies its governance. The new route, launched on October 31 from the Chinese city of Nantong near Shanghai, marks a strategic push in China’s regional logistics efforts, tapping …
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KABUL – As the U.S. election approaches, both major presidential candidates remain noticeably silent on Afghanistan—a topic that once dominated headlines and defined American foreign policy. Despite the United States’ 20-year involvement and the chaotic withdrawal in August 2021, neither Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, nor Donald J. Trump, her …
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KABUL – In a newly released report, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has revealed that Afghanistan has received approximately $6.7 billion in humanitarian aid since the Taliban seized power in August 2021. The funding, peaking at $3.3 billion in 2022, has been critical in …
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