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KABUL — The United States’ recent decision to suspend a visa program for Afghans who worked with American forces has sparked international criticism, with analysts calling it a continuation of a wider trend of U.S. withdrawal from global responsibilities that began under former President Donald Trump. The visa program, which …

KABUL — A 79-year-old British man held by the Taliban in a maximum-security prison in Kabul has described harrowing conditions behind bars, saying he is living in “the nearest thing to hell I can imagine,” and expressing deep concern for the wellbeing of his wife, who is also imprisoned. Peter …

KABUL – Afghanistan’s already fragile healthcare system is edging toward collapse following sweeping foreign aid cuts and the abrupt closure of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which once supplied over 40 percent of humanitarian funding to the country. With critical support drying up, the World Health Organization (WHO) …

AT Kabul: Taliban counter-narcotics police have dismantled poppy farms covering 180 acres of land and arrested three individuals in a recent operation in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan. The operation, which took place over the past few days in the Kajaki district, is a significant step in the Afghan government’s ongoing …

AT Kabul: Hayatullah, better known by his stage name “Mirawas,” a renowned Pashto comedian, has passed away at the age of 70. He succumbed to complications related to diabetes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Mirawas had been struggling with his health for a long time, and just days before his death, he …

AT Kabul: Amnesty International’s South Asia division has launched a new campaign calling for the cancellation of Pakistan’s plan to deport Afghan migrants. The organization issued a statement on Friday, April 5, emphasizing the plight of Afghan citizens who face the threat of illegal deportation. According to the statement, the …

AT Kabul: Former President of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, held a meeting with the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva. During the meeting, they exchanged views on the current situation in Afghanistan and the broader region. Discussions also focused on the United Nations’ programs and initiatives in Afghanistan, …

AT Kabul:Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the spokesperson for Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, firmly stated that military equipment remains under the control of the Afghan government, responding to calls for its return from the U.S. Balkhi emphasized that such assets are considered national property and are not up for negotiation, underscoring …

AT Kabul: In a statement commemorating Quds Day, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized the significance of resistance against the actions of the Israeli regime. Abbas Araqchi warned that weakening resistance could jeopardize the security of the entire Arab world. The minister called on the international community to take concrete …

AT Kabul: A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, causing widespread devastation and significant loss of life. The epicenter was near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, where the majority of the destruction occurred. Nearly 700 people have been confirmed dead, with over 1,600 injured. The earthquake caused …