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Devastating earthquake claims at least 280 lives in Paktika and Khost

KABUL (SW) – A devastating earthquake claimed at least 280 lives in Paktika and Khost province on Wednesday.

Afghanistan at the heart of Oslo Forum

MONITORING (SW) – Afghanistan has been on the agenda for this year’s Oslo Forum in the Norwegian capital attended by some of the key figures from around the world.

Flash floods causes havoc in Sar-e-Pul

SAR-E-PUL (SW) – Local officials in Sar-e-Pul say floods in the province have caused heavy casualties and financial losses to residents.

Education minister banned from traveling

MONITORING (SW) – The United Nations on Monday banned two Taliban officials from traveling in response to the heavy restrictions the hard-liners have imposed on Afghan women, diplomats told AFP.

No breakthrough in talks between Islamic Emirate delegation and a local commander in Sar-e-Pul

KABUL (SW) – Several rounds of talks between the Islamic Emirate delegation and Mehdi Mujahid, a local commander of the ethnic Hazara community in the Islamic Emirate in Sar-e-Pul province have failed to deliver a breakthrough.

International travel exemptions for Taliban officials end

KABUL (SW) – The international travel exemption for the officials of the Islamic Emirate endorsed by the US has ended.

Islamic Emirate leadership approves establishment of “Jihadi” schools

KABUL (SW) – The top Islamic Emirate leadership has approved the establishment of “Jihadi” schools in Afghanistan.

Blast in Nangarhar claims two lives

JALALABAD (SW) – Local officials in Nangarhar said that two people were killed and 28 others were injured in an explosion in Ghani Khel district of the province.

Islamic Emirate welcomes the British envoy’s recent remarks

MONITORING (SW) – The Islamic Emirate has welcomed the British envoy’s recent remarks regarding violent attacks for a political change in Afghanistan.

The Afghan Invest private company launched

KABUL (SW) – The Afghan Invest private company with a net value of $ 250 million was launched here on Sunday.

Iran and Pakistan urged to open their borders to Afghan refugees

KABUL (SW) – Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, deputy minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate, has called on neighboring countries, especially Iran and Pakistan, to open their borders to Afghan refugees.