AT News KABUL – A mob of Afghan residents has allegedly descended upon a team of Customs officials, accompanied by police and paramilitary rangers in Pakistan’s Karachi city in a confrontation that erupted as the authorities carried out a raid to seize smuggled goods from a bustling market in one …
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AT News KABUL – The Taliban leadership has sent their acting commerce minister to Beijing to participate in the Belt and Road Forum, marking highest-profile diplomatic engagement even though the group has no international legitimacy and is pleading for recognition. China has been actively pursuing closer ties with the Taliban …
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AT News KABUL – Cindy McCain, the Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), has issued a distressing call for aid as the organization grapples with a critical shortage of funds needed to provide essential assistance to millions of people in Afghanistan. Last week’s earthquakes in Herat have …
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AT News KABUL – Afghan refugees in Pakistan are facing a dire situation as the Pakistani government has reportedly demolished many of their homes, leading to mounting concerns over their safety and humanitarian rights. The actions by Pakistani authorities are believed to be an attempt to pressure these long-term residents …
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AT News KABUL – Japan has officially appointed Takuyoshi Kurumaya as its new ambassador to Afghanistan. The formal introduction of Ambassador Kurumaya took place as his predecessor, Takashi Okada, concluded his tenure as Japan’s ambassador to Afghanistan. Ambassador Okada introduced his successor to Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Acting Minister of …
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AT News KABUL – In a highly anticipated event, leaders from across the globe are converging at the third Belt and Road Summit in China this week, where Pakistan is expected to secure new deals under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a crucial aspect of the Belt and Road initiative. Chinese …
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AT News KABUL – Just a week after devastating quakes rocked the region, Afghanistan’s Herat province experienced another powerful jolt, further deepening the humanitarian crisis. The city of Herat, where residents had just begun to return to their homes, was shaken by this latest earthquake, sending shockwaves through a community …
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AT News KABUL – Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai expressed deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences as he mourned the passing of Princess Hindia, daughter of Former King Ghazi Amanullah Khan. The former statesman remembered her as a kind, friendly, and deeply patriotic individual who played a significant role in the …
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AT News KABUL – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, emphasizing the need for a renewed commitment to international law and the principles of the UN Charter. Lavrov stressed on several key points related to global politics and the state of …
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AT News KABUL – The Taliban say they will join China’s upcoming Belt and Road Forum as relationship between the two seem to be growing significantly despite the Taliban’s lack of formal recognition by any government. While Taliban representatives have attended regional meetings, primarily focused on Afghanistan, their participation in …
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