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AT News KABUL – The Islamic State terrorist group has claimed responsibility for a harrowing gun assault targeting a Shiite mosque situated in western Herat province. The assailants struck on Monday evening, leaving six worshippers slain and one wounded, according to statements from Interior ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani on …

AT News KABUL – In a critical move to bolster Afghanistan’s community resilience and livelihoods, the World Bank has greenlit a staggering $84 million grant from the International Development Association. This funding, endorsed by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Tuesday, provides a lifeline for hundreds of thousands …

AT News KABUL – In a surprising move, the Taliban regime in Afghanistan has opened the doors to a pioneering institute aimed at training professionals in tourism and hospitality. Despite facing international condemnation for their restrictions on women’s rights and governance, the Taliban are actively seeking to attract tourists to …

AT News KABUL – In the wake of the devastating mosque shooting in Herat province, Iran’s embassy in Kabul has stunned the international community by extending a hand of cooperation to the Taliban in combating terrorism. Just hours after the horrifying attack unfolded, claiming the lives of at least six …

AT News KABUL – A horrifying attack shook the peace of a Shiite mosque in western Afghanistan as a lone gunman unleashed terror, killing six innocent worshippers on Monday night. The assailant, armed and ruthless, stormed into the Imam Zaman Mosque in the Guzara district of Herat province, targeting those …

AT Kabul: The Taliban’s Natural Disasters Authority announced that recent heavy rains and flooding over the past three days have killed at least eight people and injured three others in Afghanistan. Janan Saiq, a Taliban spokesperson for the department, said Monday that the floods damaged or destroyed 140 homes. According …

AT Kabul: Since the Taliban’s control, China eyes Afghanistan’s mineral wealth for economic leverage. In a recent meeting, the Taliban’s envoy to China and the Minister of Mines and Petroleum discussed China’s interest in expanding investments. They highlighted valuable contracts in copper, oil, and gold, emphasizing improved investment conditions. China’s …

AT Kabul: Afghanistan has secured its place in the 2024 Futsal World Cup following a 5-3 victory against Kyrgyzstan in Playoff 3 of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup in Bangkok. This marks Afghanistan’s debut in the Futsal World Cup. The tenth edition of the tournament is scheduled to commence on …

AT Kabul: During the Kazakh-Afghan business forum and thematic exhibition in Kabul, a Kazakhstan delegation expressed keen interest in exporting locally made vehicles to Afghanistan. According to reports from Kazinform News Agency, citing the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the visit saw the participation of 35 domestic companies showcasing …

AT Kabul: Amnesty International has demanded the immediate release of four journalists detained in Ghazni and Khost provinces, along with the revocation of orders halting broadcasts from “Noor” and “Barya” TV channels in Afghanistan. In a statement issued on Friday, April 26th, the organization strongly condemned attacks on media personnel, …