AT News KABUL – Former President Hamid Karzai expressed deep sorrow as he learned about a tragic incident that unfolded during Friday prayers. A powerful explosion rocked the Imam Zaman mosque in Pule Khumri city, resulting in the loss of several lives and leaving many more injured. In his statement, …
Read More »Russia urges inclusive Afghan government, deemphasizes Taliban recognition
AT News KABUL – Moscow has stressed the importance of an inclusive government in Afghanistan, suggesting that the recognition of the Taliban government should not hinder the development of diplomatic relations. Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, outlined this stance during an exclusive interview with Anadolu news agency. Kabulov …
Read More »Casualties feared after explosion strikes mosque in Baghlan
AT News KABUL – A powerful explosion reverberated through the Takiakhana Imam Zaman mosque located in Pol-e-Khumri city, Baghlan province, during the Friday prayers. The blast tore through the Shi’ite place of worship, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries, according to reports from Taliban officials. However, specific details remain undisclosed …
Read More »Taliban warn ‘Israel will be wiped off world map’
AT News KABUL – In a stern and ominous proclamation, a high-ranking Taliban official in Kabul has sent shivers across the world by asserting that Israel will soon be “erased from the world map.” Mohammad Qasim Khalid, speaking on Wednesday claimed that Israel, in its bid to eliminate Palestine from …
Read More »Pakistan’s diplomatic hostility escalates towards Afghanistan
AT News KABUL – In the past two years, Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan have deteriorated significantly, with increasing signs of Islamabad’s interference in its western neighbor’s affairs. Afghanistan has repeatedly accused Pakistan of various activities, including cross-border firing, the erection of illegal structures, border fencing, and violations of Afghan airspace. …
Read More »Herat hit by second strong quake; Pope urges global support
AT News KABUL – Western Herat province faced another powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale on Wednesday. The quake struck just 28 kilometers outside Herat city and reached a depth of 10 kilometers, the US Geological Survey reported. This second quake followed a previous disaster that claimed the …
Read More »Israeli airstrikes demolish seal-off Gaza neighborhoods
AT News KABUL – In a significant escalation of the conflict, Israel intensified its strikes on Gaza, targeting Hamas strongholds. These strikes come in the wake of horrifying revelations of atrocities committed by Hamas. Israel launched a fresh wave of missile attacks, aimed at locations controlled by Hamas in Gaza. …
Read More »Rescue efforts wind down in Herat as quake death toll exceeds 4,000
AT News KABUL – Rescue efforts in the earthquake-ravaged Herat province have been scaled back as hopes of finding survivors wane, following the deadliest earthquakes the country has witnessed in years. Villagers in the affected area are now holding mass funerals for the victims. These devastating earthquakes, which struck western …
Read More »Afghanistan’s exports surge to $6b unnerves Pakistan
AT News KABUL – Afghanistan’s export numbers have surged to a staggering $6 billion, raising concerns in Pakistan. Pakistan’s Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce revealed this information during a session with Pakistani senators in the Senate Standing Committee on Commerce on Monday. While Pakistan exports have reached approximately $1 …
Read More »Four British prisoners, accused of espionage, freed by Taliban
AT News KABUL – Four British men, who had faced allegations of espionage, have been released by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Among them is Miles Routledge, a 23-year-old YouTube sensation known as ‘Lord Miles,’ who garnered attention for his unconventional stay with the Taliban. Routledge, who had spent several months …
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