KABUL – The Taliban has dismissed former US President Donald Trump’s claim that Chinese troops are present at Bagram Airfield, one of Afghanistan’s largest former US military bases. Trump alleged that the US should reclaim the base due to its proximity to Chinese nuclear facilities, stating, “We gave it up, …
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KABUL – South Africa secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over England in Lahore on Saturday, advancing to the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and ending Afghanistan’s hopes of progressing further in the tournament. Rassie van der Dussen’s unbeaten 72 off 87 balls guided South Africa to a comfortable …
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KABUL – Qatar has called on the international community to mobilize financial and technical resources to expand humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, emphasizing the need for lasting peace and sustainable development to improve the lives of the Afghan people. The appeal was made during the 58th session of the United Nations …
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KABUL – More than half a million people in Afghanistan have been displaced by climate-related disasters in 2024, according to a report released Tuesday by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The report highlights the devastating impact of extreme weather events, including floods, droughts, and storms, on one of the …
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KABUL – Since seizing power in Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban has reintroduced a series of brutal execution methods under its strict interpretation of Sharia law, drawing widespread condemnation from human rights organizations and the international community. Public executions, stonings, and even toppling walls onto criminals have become grim …
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KABUL – A suicide bomb attack at a pro-Taliban seminary in northwestern Pakistan on Friday killed a senior cleric and five other worshippers, just days before the start of the holy month of Ramadan. The attack, which also left many wounded, occurred at the Jamia Haqqania seminary in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa …
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KABUL – The recent tensions between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office have drawn comparisons to Trump’s handling of Afghanistan, where his administration’s rushed exit strategy enabled the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. Critics argue that Trump’s approach to Ukraine mirrors …
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KABUL – Afghanistan pulled off a stunning eight-run victory over England in Lahore, knocking them out of contention for a semi-final spot in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. Azmatullah Omarzai starred with a five-wicket haul, while Ibrahim Zadran’s record-breaking century set up Afghanistan’s highest-ever total in an ICC ODI …
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KABUL – At least 33 people have been killed and 27 injured in Afghanistan after three days of heavy rains triggered devastating flash floods across the country. The government’s disaster management department reported that most casualties were caused by roof collapses, with approximately 600 houses damaged or destroyed. The floods …
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KABUL – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov have announced intensified consultations on Afghanistan, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation to address the country’s ongoing challenges. Speaking at a joint press conference in Tehran, both diplomats highlighted their shared interest in Afghanistan’s stability and revealed …
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