Important News
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West’s Share of Diplomatic Engagement with Afghanistan Falls Sharply, Report Says
A new report says Western diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan has fallen sharply as Iran, China and regional powers deepen ties.
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Hekmatyar Calls Pakistan’s Deportation of Afghan Migrants a ‘Historic Mistake’
Hekmatyar calls Pakistan’s deportation of Afghan migrants a historic mistake and says the Kabul-Islamabad row reflects India-Pakistan rivalry.
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UNAMA and Amnesty call for probe into school blast in Dasht-e-Barchi
UNAMA and Amnesty International call for an independent probe after a school blast in Kabul's Dasht-e-Barchi injured dozens of children.
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UNDP Says Export Businesses and Women’s Jobs Are Expanding in Northern Afghanistan
UNDP says local businesses in northern Afghanistan are expanding exports, creating jobs and opening new opportunities for women.
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Muttaqi urges regional countries to engage with Taliban administration
Taliban acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi urges regional countries to engage with the Taliban administration at Afghanistan independence event.
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Taliban army chief warns exiled opponents they cannot topple the government
Taliban army chief Fasihuddin Fitrat warns exiled opponents they cannot overthrow the Islamic system.
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Taliban says 288 Afghan families returned through border crossings in one day
Taliban says 288 Afghan families returned in one day through Torkham, Spin Boldak, Silk Road and Islam Qala border crossings.
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OCHA Warns of Funding Shortfalls as Humanitarian Needs Rise in Afghanistan
OCHA warns that funding shortages are limiting aid as humanitarian needs rise in Afghanistan amid ongoing poverty and hunger.
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Inactive traffic lights worsen congestion in Jalalabad
Residents of Jalalabad say inactive traffic lights have worsened congestion and made daily travel and hospital transfers more difficult.
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Taliban Defence Minister Says Government Seeks Engagement With World
Taliban defence minister says the administration seeks engagement with the world and is ready to establish ties with all countries.