US in talks with the Philippines to host Afghan nationals awaiting resettlement

Philippine Foreign Minister, Enrique Manalo, has said that negotiations are underway with the US government to temporarily host Afghan nationals and their dependents in the Philippines. Kabul24: According to Benar News,, thousands of people who are waiting to be resettled in the US under the Special Immigration Visas (SIV) will.

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Taliban forces kill two Iranian border guards in cross-border clashes

Iran says two of its border guards were killed and two injured during clashes with Taliban forces on Saturday. Kabul24: According to the Tehran Times, the two sides exchanged fires across the Abrisham Bridge in Makaki district of Nimruz province, shutting down the busiest border crossing between the two countries. Iran.

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Russia: Islamic State is seeking to destabilise Afghanistan and the region

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, has said that the Islamic State (IS) is destabilising Afghanistan and the region with “external support”. Kabul24: Speaking at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Thursday, Zakharova said that the security situation in Afghanistan is “tense” “ISIL is engaged in subversive activities against the.

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Editorial: Global security depends on taking a broader view of Taliban policies

The Taliban’s treatment of women and girls have rightly been under scrutiny since the group’s return to power. But for things to change in the right direction, the international community must broaden its view on the group’s policies. Kabul24: As the recent UN Security Council reportr states, the Taliban leadership.

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World Bank holds conference with over 100 experts to discuss strengthening payment system in Afghanistan

The World Bank has organized a two-day workshop in Dubai to discuss “strengthening the payment system” in Afghanistan. Kabul24: Melinda Goode, head of the World Bank office in Afghanistan, has said that more than a hundred experts from domestic and international banks, digital providers, international partners and civil society are.

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People fleeing the Taliban are kidnapped and tortured along Iran-Turkey border, BBC report

An investigative report by the BBC has shed light to the harrowing experiences faced by people fleeing the Taliban, who are being kidnapped and subjected to torture by smugglers and criminal networks along the Iran-Turkey border on their journey to Europe. Kabul24: According to the report, once these gangs capture.

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Afghanistan recorded 5.7 million displaced people worldwide

UN Reports Record High of 110 Million Displaced People, 5.7M from Afghanistan Alone Kabul24: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) released a report today confirming a staggering total of 110 million displaced individuals worldwide due to various factors such as conflict, persecution, and natural disasters. The report shows.

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Taliban detains Austrian far-right activist after arriving in Kabul

The Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the arrest of an Austrian national by the Taliban. Kabul24: The individual was detained after arriving in Kabul earlier this year, the Associated Press reports. According to the Austrian newspaper Der Standard, the man, identified as Herbert F, is known to be.

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For the first time, Canada approved the exemption of aid groups to operate in Afghanistan

Canadian parliament approved the bill to amend the country’s labor law to allow Canadian relief organizations operate in Afghanistan under the new government, after a year of delay. Legalizing Aid Operations Kabul24: According to the published bill – known as C41, Canadian aid organizations operating in Afghanistan can operate without.

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US Extends Afghan Relocation Program to Accommodate Additional Refugee

The US State Department has announced the extension of its contract with civil groups to facilitate the relocation of Afghan refugees to the US. This move comes as the US reaffirms its commitment to aid former Afghan colleagues and their families in the midst of an uncertain political climate in.

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Taliban urges Chinese company to kick off Logar Mes Aynak copper project

Taliban’s Minister of Mines and Petroleum Shahabuddin Delawar in a meeting with the Deputy of Chinese Company, Metallurgical Corp of China (MCC), on Monday urged the company to promptly kick off the Logar Mes Aynak, copper mine project. Kabul24: The Ministry said in a series of tweets that the Deputy.

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National Assembly Member Naz Baloch Meets Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif to Discuss Current Political Situation

National Assembly member Naz Baloch met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday to discuss the current political situation in the country. The meeting, which took place at the Prime Minister’s office, focused on various issues affecting the nation. Kabul24: During the meeting, Naz Baloch and the Prime Minister.

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