MONITORING (SW) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration will press ahead with talks on releasing billions of dollars in Afghanistan’s foreign-held assets despite late al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri’s presence in Kabul and foot-dragging by the Taliban and Afghan central bank, according to three sources with knowledge of the situation.
MONITORING (SW) – The US State Department has warned of al-Qaeeda staging revenge attack for the killing of its leader in Kabul, Afghanistan.
KABUL (SW) – Analysts believe the latest remarks by the Islamic Emirate leader regarding laws and legislation would fuel divisions among the people.
KUNDUZ CITY (SW) – At least two suspected Daesh militants were killed by the Islamic Emirate forces in Kunduz province last evening, sources confirmed.
KABUL (SW) – Analysts believe growing distance between the Islamic Emirate authorities and the public has led to surge in insecurity in the country.
KABUL (SW) – Analysts believe the US has softened its stance towards the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
KABUL (SW) – The UN Human Rights Council has began its annual meeting on the human rights situation in the world and the Covid 19 pandemic.
