Afghanistan Times

KABUL — Today, the capital city of Afghanistan marked Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, with solemn mourning ceremonies honoring the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, a pivotal figure in Shia Islam. Despite the profound religious significance of the day, observances were notably subdued due to stringent restrictions imposed by the …

The United Nations has declared a “humanitarian emergency” at Afghanistan’s western border as tens of thousands of Afghan migrants flood in from Iran ahead of a July 6 deadline for undocumented Afghans to leave the country. Iran’s mass deportation campaign, intensified after the recent Iran-Israel conflict, has seen daily expulsions …

KABUL — The Taliban have called on the United States to formally recognize their government, following Russia’s historic recognition earlier this week. In a statement issued today, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid emphasized that international recognition is crucial for Afghanistan’s stability and economic recovery. “We seek constructive relations with the world, …

KABUL – Kazakhstan announced its commitment to invest in Afghanistan’s Turghundi-Herat railway project, aiming to enhance regional transport and economic integration, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov revealed at the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit held on July 4 in Khankendi, Azerbaijan. The annual ECO Summit, which convened heads of state and …

KABUL – At least 10 people, including nine suspected militants, were killed in a series of clashes and attacks across Pakistan’s Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, officials confirmed Saturday amid rising security tensions. In Punjab’s Dera Ghazi Khan district, police engaged in a fierce armed confrontation with suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan …

KABUL – Germany’s controversial plan to restart deportations of Afghan refugees has drawn sharp criticism from the United Nations, highlighting the growing tensions between Europe’s tightening immigration policies and global humanitarian concerns. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt recently signaled a willingness to negotiate directly with the Taliban regime to facilitate the …

KABUL – German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has unveiled plans to initiate direct negotiations with the Taliban to resume deportations of Afghan nationals convicted of serious crimes, marking a dramatic shift in Berlin’s approach. Dobrindt, in an interview with Focus magazine, called the current reliance on third-party intermediaries “unsustainable” and …

KABUL – The Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan is nearing completion of the massive Qosh Tepa Canal, a controversial and transformative infrastructure project that aims to reshape the country’s agricultural future. Spanning 285 kilometers through the northern provinces, the canal is designed to divert water from the Amu Darya River to …

KABUL – Japan has pledged $27.5 million in humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, aiming to address the country’s escalating food insecurity and malnutrition crises. The announcement was made by the Japanese Embassy in Kabul following a call from the World Food Programme (WFP) for urgent funding.aa.com.tr The WFP reported that nearly …

KABUL – Russia has formally recognised the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so nearly four years after the group seized power in Kabul. The announcement followed a meeting between Russia’s ambassador and Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Thursday. Muttaqi welcomed …