Miscellaneous

AT Kabul: Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the reopening of the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Kabul on Monday. This is the first time since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021. On Sunday, the Saudi Embassy announced on X account that it was restarting its work in Kabul. They said …

AT Kabul: In a stunning diplomatic development, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, in the Syrian capital Damascus on Sunday. This meeting marks a significant departure from Turkey’s long-standing position in the Syrian conflict, as Ankara seeks …

AT Kabul: Local sources in Faryab reported that a young boy killed his mother with a knife in the center of this province. According to the sources, this murder took place yesterday (Saturday, 22nd December) in the 9th district of Meimeneh city. The assailant was named Qiamuddin, who stabbed his …

AT KABUL: The Afghanistan National Cricket Team has emerged victorious in their three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Zimbabwe, winning 2-0. After rain caused the first match to be declared a no result, Afghanistan displayed exceptional form in the remaining games, claiming victories in both to secure the series. …

KABUL – The Taliban are invalidating court-granted divorces for child brides in Afghanistan, forcing them to return to their former adult husbands, according to a report by the BBC. This comes as part of the regime’s strict interpretation of Sharia law, which nullifies divorces previously granted by the Afghan courts. …

AT News KABUL – The meeting, set to take place on June 30, is the third one after the Taliban was uninvited to the first and declined to attend the second summit. A United Nations diplomat has urged the Taliban to participate in an upcoming conference on Afghanistan in Doha, …

AT News KABUL – The U.S. State Department’s Rewards for Justice program has announced a $5 million reward for information leading to the capture of Hamza Salih bin Sa’id al-Ghamdi, a senior member of Al Qaeda’s shura, or executive leadership council. The program described Ghamdi, a Saudi citizen, as a …

AT News KABUL – Richard Bennett, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, has issued a damning report on the Taliban’s severe violations of women’s and girls’ rights, ahead of his presentation to the UN Human Rights Council on June 18. Bennett’s report highlights an “institutionalized system …

AT News KABUL – In response to rapidly declining relations with Pakistan, the Taliban are intensifying diplomatic outreach to regional powers and neighboring countries. The Taliban’s efforts include active participation in international forums, such as the World Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, and engagements with Iran, China, Russia, and …

AT News KABUL – The Taliban reported selling 150,000 tons (1.1 million barrels) of crude oil from the Amu Darya basin for over $80 million in just 10 days. Over 130,000 tons of crude oil fetched $71.6 million, followed by an additional 20,000 tons (146,000 barrels) sold for $10.5 million …