US warns of al-Qaeeda staging revenge attack

MONITORING (SW) – The US State Department has warned of al-Qaeeda staging revenge attack for the killing of its leader in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Latest remarks by the Islamic Emirate leader promotes divisions, says analysts

KABUL (SW) – Analysts believe the latest remarks by the Islamic Emirate leader regarding laws and legislation would fuel divisions among the people.
Two suspected Daesh militants killed in Kunduz

KUNDUZ CITY (SW) – At least two suspected Daesh militants were killed by the Islamic Emirate forces in Kunduz province last evening, sources confirmed.
Growing distance between the government and public blamed for surging insecurity

KABUL (SW) – Analysts believe growing distance between the Islamic Emirate authorities and the public has led to surge in insecurity in the country.
‘US has softened its stance towards the Islamic Emirate’

KABUL (SW) – Analysts believe the US has softened its stance towards the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan.
Top Islamic Emirate leader appears at Loya Jirga tent in Kabul

KABUL (SW) – The top leaders of the Islamic Emirate has attended the ongoing grand consultative session of the religious scholars in Kabul’s Loya Jirga tent.
Analysts see Russia challenging the US in Afghanistan

KABUL (SW) – Russia is working actively to “normalize” the situation in Afghanistan, President Vladimir Putin said during a visit to neighboring Tajikistan, evoking Moscow’s responsibilities in the area.
US has no intention to recognize Taliban government, says Kirby

MONITORING (SW) – John Kirby, coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council in the US, has said Washington has no intention of recognizing the caretaker government of the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan.
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.
India grants e-visa to over 100 Afghan Sikhs and Hindus

MONITORING (SW) – The Indian government has granted e-visa to over 100 Afghan Sikhs and Hindus, on priority, after the targeted attack against the community in Kabul on Saturday, sources told NDTV.