AT News KABUL – In a chilling escalation, the Taliban’s draconian dress code enforcement has sparked global outrage as UN human rights experts express profound concern over arbitrary arrests and inhumane treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan. The crackdown, spreading from western Kabul to other regions, involves arrests in …
Read More »UK issues urgent travel advisory for Afghanistan amid rising threats
AT News KABUL – The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a stark travel warning for Afghanistan, citing heightened security threats and precarious conditions. The advisory, released on Saturday, particularly underscores the looming danger of terrorism around religious sites and events, including the upcoming Ramadan. Highlighting the …
Read More »Afghanistan erupts in anger over Pakistani general’s derogatory remarks
By Rafiullah Anwari Pakistan’s chief of army staff, Asim Munir, has sparked outrage among the Afghan nation after he said that the life of a Pakistani holds more value than the entire nation of Afghanistan. Munir not only made this derogatory remark but also went further and warned of potential …
Read More »Pakistan faces growing threats on two western fronts
AT News KABUL – Pakistan has found itself confronted by increasing tensions on its western borders with Iran and Taliban-led Afghanistan. The historically stable relationship with Iran took a hit as both nations engaged in hostilities, marked by mutual strikes and territorial clashes. While a temporary patch-up has been achieved, …
Read More »Afghanistan’s neighbors mute on women’s rights in Taliban dialogues
AT News KABUL – Amid escalating violations by the Taliban against women and minorities, including arbitrary arrests, Afghanistan’s neighboring countries appear to turn a blind eye to the pressing issue of women’s rights in their engagements with the group. The absence of a fully-formed government in Afghanistan has prompted regional …
Read More »Pilots of crashed Russian plane operated with forged certificates
AT News KABUL – In the aftermath of the Falcon 10 plane crash in Afghanistan, a report from Russia’s Izvestia newspaper reveals that the pilots, Dmitry Belyakov and Arkady Grachev, had their certificates revoked. Allegedly, they forged training documents for the aircraft in the United States, providing false information. The …
Read More »Iran explores closer ties with Taliban amid escalating IS threat
AT News KABUL – Iran is signaling a significant shift in its regional security approach in the aftermath of an attack by the Islamic State in Kerman. President Ebrahim Raisi’s administration is reportedly considering closer collaboration with the Taliban, driven by the increasing threats posed by IS and internal calls …
Read More »Iran sees opportunity in decline of Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan
AT News KABUL – Iranian officials view the decrease in Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan as an economic opportunity. Ahmad Ariafar, the general director of industry, mines, and commerce in Iran’s South Khorasan province, emphasized the potential for Iran to enhance its trade relations with Afghanistan. He highlighted the opportunity for …
Read More »Taliban host first official regional conference in Kabul
AT News KABUL – The Taliban government is convening an international meeting in Kabul on Monday, marking their first official diplomatic conference since assuming power in Afghanistan. This conference, named “Afghanistan Regional Cooperation Initiatives,” is organized by the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, welcoming special representatives and ambassadors from neighboring …
Read More »China treads cautiously as Taliban complete road link to Xinjiang
AT News KABUL – The completion of the first road link between Afghanistan and China by the Taliban has sparked concerns in Beijing. Analysts suggest that despite the Taliban’s aspirations for the project to become a crucial link in China’s vast network, Beijing is likely to approach the situation with …
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