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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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UNAMA Chief urges universal education in Afghanistan international education day

AT News KABUL – Roza Otunbayeva, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), marked the International Day of Education by advocating for universal access to education in Afghanistan. Emphasizing the crucial role of education in the country’s prosperity and peace, Otunbayeva stressed the moral imperative of …

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