China’s Strategic Gambit: Why Beijing Is Betting on Afghanistan

In the wake of the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, the international community has largely distanced itself from the nation due to the group’s hardline policies, including the exclusion of women from educational institutions and foreign NGOs. However, China has taken a different approach, aligning itself closely with the Taliban. This strategic move has […]

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Moscow’s Strategic Pivot: Taliban Removal from Terrorist List Signals Economic Realignment

In a move with significant geopolitical and economic implications, Moscow is poised to remove the Taliban from its list of designated terrorist organizations, opening the door to formal economic engagements with Afghanistan’s ruling faction. This strategic decision is expected to culminate in the Taliban’s participation in Russia’s premier economic event, the St. Petersburg International Economic […]

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Russia and Uzbekistan Interested in Investing in Afghanistan’s Oil and Gas

The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum states that major companies from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan have shown interest in investing in the country’s oil and gas mines. Homayoon Afghan, spokesperson for the ministry, says they welcome foreign companies to invest in Afghanistan’s oil and gas mines. According to Mr. Afghan, recently two large Russian and […]

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Afghan-Russian Economic, Trade Relations Take Center Stage at Kazan Summit

Kabul: Nooruddin Azizi, the acting Minister of Industry and Commerce, held meetings with the president of Mordovia, and senior officials of the Russian Federation and Tatarstan on the sidelines of the Kazan Summit. Akhundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, said that the discussions focused on increasing and balancing bilateral […]

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The death toll in Afghanistan’s floods has risen to more than three hundred

Flash floods in Afghanistan have killed more than three hundred people. More than a thousand houses have been damaged. The World Food Organization (WFP) reported on Saturday (May 11). News agency AP. According to the report, on Friday (May 10), heavy rains fell in Afghanistan’s Baghlan, Takhar and Badakashan as well as Western Ghar and […]

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Pakistan’s Initiative to Repatriate Afghan Migrants Sparks Mixed Reactions

Pakistan’s decision to launch a second round of expulsions targeting Afghan migrants has ignited a wave of concern and debate, with some migrants expressing uncertainty about their future. Reports indicate that the Pakistani government, through a new campaign, has urged Afghan migrants, including those with legal documentation, to return to Afghanistan promptly. “Afghan refugees have […]

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UNAMA’s Presence Suffices: Islamic Emirate Opposes Special UN Representative for Afghanistan

  In a recent development, Suhail Shaheen, the head of the Islamic Emirate’s political office in Doha, voiced strong opposition to the appointment of a special United Nations representative for Afghanistan. Shaheen emphasized that such an appointment is unnecessary given the existing presence of UNAMA (United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan). Shaheen’s remarks came in […]

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