Yuri Ushakov: Islamic Emirate Set for Removal from Russia’s Terror List

Russian Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said that Islamic Emirate officials will soon be removed from Russia’s list of terrorist organizations. Citing Ushakov, Russian media reported that efforts are already underway to delist the names of these officials from the banned group registry, signaling a potential shift in Russia’s policy toward the Islamic Emirate. “Russian Presidential […]

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Islamic Emirate Refers to October 7 as “Dark Day” in Country’s History

Twenty-three years ago, on October 7, 2001, the United States launched its airstrikes on Afghan soil. The Islamic Emirate, in recognition of this day, stated that the US attack on Afghanistan took the lives of thousands of people and that, in the end, the country and its allies were defeated and driven out of Afghanistan. […]

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Ministry: Around 350 Flights Pass Through Afghanistan’s Airspace Daily

The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation reports an increase in flights passing through Afghanistan’s airspace. Imamuddin Ahmadi, the spokesperson for the ministry, said that in the past week, around 350 flights have passed through the country’s airspace daily. The ministry’s spokesperson stated: “Recently, the number of transit flights through our airspace has significantly increased. […]

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Russia to Remove Islamic Emirate from Terrorist List: Kabulov

Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, stated in a press conference that Russia will soon remove the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan from its list of terrorist organizations. Speaking to reporters after the conclusion of the Moscow Format meeting, Kabulov said that the decision to remove the Islamic Emirate from this list has been made […]

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Middle East Tensions Escalate: Will Afghanistan Be Affected?

The missile attack by Iran last night (Tuesday), which marks the second direct military confrontation between the two sides, has heightened concerns over the potential spread of conflict in the region. Moeen Gul Samakni, a political analyst, commented on the effects of Iran’s missile strike on Israel: “Israel will certainly retaliate. In any case, the […]

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Islamic Emirate Responds to Accusations of Neglecting Regional Relations

The Iranian ambassador and special representative for Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, in an interview with an Iranian media outlet, discussed Afghanistan’s foreign relations, stating that the interim government prioritizes its ties with regional countries over those beyond the region. In the interview, Qomi noted that merely combating Daesh is insufficient, stressing that action should also […]

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World Bank Provides $1.7 Billion in Aid to Afghanistan

The World Bank said that it has provided $1.7 billion in aid to Afghanistan since August 2021. In its latest report, the World Bank added that key projects in Afghanistan include community stability and livelihood, emergency health response, emergency food security, support for civil society organizations’ capacities, and empowerment of small loans. The World Bank […]

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White House: ‘Taliban’ Must Live Up to Commitments

Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House Press Secretary, said in a press conference that if the Islamic Emirate seeks the lifting of sanctions and international legitimacy, it must fulfill its commitments. The White House spokesperson also informed reporters that Washington continues its engagement with the interim government to respect human rights issues, particularly women’s rights, and […]

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The Taliban is getting an invitation from Russia to join the BRICS conference?

Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban wants to be invited to attend the upcoming summit of BRICS, an intergovernmental group of major emerging economies organized by Russia. Taliban deputy spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat made the call in a video message broadcast by their state broadcaster on Wednesday. Basically, BRICS consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. 5 […]

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