China and Pakistan have issued a joint statement following the visit of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to China, calling on the Islamic Emirate to establish an inclusive government and not allow its territory to be used against other countries. Kabul 24: The statement emphasizes the need for concerted international
A domestic products exhibition titled “Aalyst, Afghanist” has been held in Herat, featuring entrepreneurs from eight provinces of Afghanistan. The event aims to promote domestic products and provide a platform for local entrepreneurs to showcase their wares. Exhibition Highlights Local Craftsmanship Kabul 24: The exhibition, which will run for three
Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin has announced that Astana intends to significantly increase its trade with Afghanistan through Turkmenistan. The current trade volume of $1 billion is expected to reach $3 billion within a year. Kabul 24: “We are working on building an alternative route to increase trade with
Spain will ask the International Court of Justice for permission to join South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, its foreign minister announced Thursday. This move marks the first time a European country has joined the case, which was filed by South Africa late last year. Spain’s Decision
At least nine Indian trekkers died in the Himalayas after getting trapped during a blizzard, authorities said on Thursday, as rescue teams airlifted their bodies and five survivors to safety. Rescue Teams Work in Harsh Conditions Kabul 24: The Indian Air Force shared footage on Thursday that showed rescue teams
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed Thursday to start deporting criminals from Afghanistan and Syria again after a knife attack by an Afghan immigrant left one police officer dead and four others injured. The brutal attack in Mannheim, captured on video and quickly going viral online, shocked the country. Chancellor’s Speech
The US State Department has emphasized the need for countries hosting sanctioned Taliban members to follow a United Nations-mandated exemption process. This comes as Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani, the acting Minister of Interior of the Islamic Emirate, recently visited the United Arab Emirates. Acting Minister of Interior’s Trip to UAE Described
Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized the need for an inclusive government in Afghanistan, while also highlighting the importance of engaging with the Islamic Emirate. Putin emphasized that security and stability in Afghanistan are more crucial than economic opportunities for Russia and Uzbekistan. Security and Stability Take Priority Kabul 24:
Russia’s special presidential representative for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, confirmed that the Moscow Format Contact Group on Afghanistan has been convened for this week. The meeting will take place on Saturday in Tehran, ahead of the planned Doha meeting later this month. Discussions to Focus on Preparations for Doha Meeting Kabul
The Kremlin has dismissed the upcoming Swiss-hosted peace summit on Ukraine as a “completely absurd activity” and an “idle pastime,” stating that it is understandable that many countries are declining to participate without Russia’s involvement. The summit, scheduled for June 15-16, aims to address the ongoing war in Ukraine, but
Abdul Salam Hanafi, the Islamic Emirate’s deputy prime minister for administrative affairs, praised the decision by Kazakhstan to remove the Islamic Emirate from the list of banned groups in that country. Kabul 24: Addressing a gathering of “Admiration for Outstanding University and Religious School Students” at Kabul University, Abdul Salam
The United States has circulated a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, seeking to gain international support for its proposed ceasefire deal to end the fighting between Israel and Palestinian Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The draft resolution requires at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes