As pipe-laying operations for the Trans-Afghanistan Pipeline (TAPI) progress across western Herat, technical delegations from Afghanistan and Turkmenistan convened for a two-day summit in the province to discuss infrastructure planning, routing, and the establishment of a local gas distribution network for Herat city. Kabul 24: The expert-level discussions aimed to.

Zabiullah Mujahid, the official spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, issued a formal statement reporting that airstrikes conducted by Pakistani military aircraft last night targeted areas in Kunar and Helmand provinces. Kabul 24: According to the spokesman, the aerial bombardments resulted in significant civilian casualties and material destruction, leaving.

The Ministry of Energy and Water of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has officially initiated the technical studies, survey, and design phases for the strategic Sayyad-to-Kabul water conveyance project, following a formal decree from the leadership. Kabul 24: This initiative stands as a vital infrastructure effort aimed at resolving the.

The US Department of the Treasury and the Department of State announced new sanctions on Tuesday against 13 individuals and entities worldwide, accusing them of facilitating the procurement of military components, equipment, and conventional weaponry for Iran. Kabul 24: Part of a broader initiative termed “Operation Economic Exclusion,” the Treasury.

A specialized symposium titled “Afghanistan at the Forefront of Climate Stress and Migration” held on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly—highlighted alarming dimensions of the environmental crisis and the destructive impacts of global climate change on Afghanistan. Kabul 24: During the conference, senior United Nations officials and leading.

The crash of a Russian “Tu-95” strategic bomber in the Far East has once again drawn global attention to the far-reaching impact of Ukraine’s complex covert operation, codenamed “Spiderweb.” The military aircraft crashed on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, shortly after takeoff from the Ukrainka Air Base, coming down in an.

Recent statistics from the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan reveal a dramatic and unprecedented surge in the country’s grain exports to Afghanistan and other regional nations this year. Kabul 24: According to official reports, during the first eight months of 2026, Kazakhstan’s grain exports to Afghanistan experienced a staggering 4.4-fold.

During the quarterly open meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Afghanistan, representatives from China, Russia, and India stressed the necessity of practical engagement, the lifting of unilateral sanctions, and support for the country’s sustainable development. Geng Shuang, China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, highlighted the positive progress.

Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), in an exclusive interview with TOLOnews, called for the return of Western diplomats to Afghanistan and the resumption of direct engagement between the international community and Afghan authorities. Kabul 24: He emphasized that managing the ongoing humanitarian crisis, addressing the.

The spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has firmly denied recent reports by Western media and international bodies claiming that Al-Qaeda is rebuilding training camps and actively operating on Afghan soil. Zabihullah Mujahid reiterated that no foreign armed groups are operating within the country and that Afghan territory will.

Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, warned in his latest remarks that Washington’s failure to diplomatically engage with the caretaker government of the Islamic Emirate could create a critical influence vacuum, paving the way for China and Russia to further strengthen their strategic foothold in Afghanistan..