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How al-Qaeda and Islamic State are digging into Africa

The terrorist group’s African franchises are now punchier than those in the Middle East

6 min read15 Oct 2024
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US Still Hunts Attackers Who Killed Americans During Afghan Exit

Three years after the suicide bomber attack at Afghanistan’s Abbey Gate that killed 13 US service personnel and about 170 Afghan civilians, the network behind the perpetrator is “pretty degraded” but not eliminated, the Pentagon’s civilian commando chief said.

2 min read24 Aug 2024
Companies

UN-led meeting in Qatar with Afghan Taliban is not a recognition of their government, official says

UN-led meeting in Qatar with Afghan Taliban is not a recognition of their government, official says

2 min read1 Jul 2024
Companies

Adani eyes 3 global ports, prepares $3 billion cash chest

Adani Group is planning to invest up to $3 billion in the next two years to expand international ports business, primarily via acquisitions as the Ahmedabad-headquartered conglomerate aims to create a prominent presence in the crucial international business route connecting Europe and the US traversing Central and West Asian nations

5 min read22 May 2024
Markets

The Taliban warn journalists and experts against cooperating with Afghanistan International TV

The Taliban warn journalists and experts against cooperating with Afghanistan International TV

2 min read10 May 2024
News

Afghanistan: Heavy snowfall claims 15 lives, injures dozens

In response to the crisis, Afghanistan has announced the formation of a committee comprising various ministries to address the damages, particularly to livestock owners.

1 min read2 Mar 2024
Politics

India’s Republic Day invite to Afghanistan Taliban envoy Badruddin Haqqani is ‘routine’: Report

Badruddin Haqqani, previously associated with the Haqqani network, has been invited to Republic Day celebrations by the Indian Embassy in the UAE, causing a stir in diplomatic circles.

1 min read23 Jan 2024
News

Arrests for buying contraceptives to no school after 6th grade: How women live in Taliban’s Afghanistan

The Taliban’s restrictions on women in Afghanistan have led to limited access to healthcare, travel restrictions and the shutdown of beauty parlours. Women are now required to have a male guardian for basic activities and education for girls beyond the sixth grade has been halted.

1 min read23 Jan 2024
News

Earthquake news: Afghanistan shudders twice within 30 minutes

Two earthquakes have hit Fayzabad, Afghanistan, with magnitudes of 4.4 and 4.8, respectively. Meanwhile, Western Japan was struck by a sequence of formidable earthquakes, resulting in a tragic toll of at least 57 lives lost and widespread destruction of numerous buildings, vehicles, and boats.

1 min read3 Jan 2024
Economy

Afghan currency best performing in this quarter; global aid, Taliban-imposed curbs behind surge

On a yearly basis, the afghani has climbed by 14 percent, making it the third strongest performer after Colombia and Sri Lanka’s currencies.

2 min read26 Sep 2023
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