Miscellaneous

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 …

AT News KABUL – The European Union has activated its emergency aid reserve, announcing €150 million in humanitarian aid to address the escalating crisis in Afghanistan. This funding aims to prevent famine and provide critical support in 2024, with a focus on the most vulnerable populations. The EU’s aid package …

AT News KABUL – Russia is exploring the potential removal of the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations, a move driven by the need for combating terrorism and other issues, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Speaking on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, …

AT News KABUL – Sirajuddin Haqqani, the notorious leader of the Haqqani Network responsible for countless deaths, including Americans, has been sighted touring the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Despite being a designated terrorist with a $10 million FBI bounty on his head, Haqqani’s recent travels have raised serious …

AT News KABUL – In a chilling recent development, al-Qaeda’s central media outlet “as-Sahab” has released pamphlets featuring al-Qaeda’s current emir Sayf al-Adl calling on supporters worldwide to migrate to Afghanistan, clearly declaring the country a safe haven for al-Qaeda’s operations and future plans. According to an analysis by the …