German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hosted a meeting with Central Asian leaders in Berlin, Germany, on Friday, during which they reiterated their commitment to the development of Afghanistan as a secure, …
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Afghan Currency Surges to Third Strongest Currency in 2023, Defying Odds
by HamidAfghanistan’s national currency – the Afghani – is the world’s third strongest currency this financial quarter, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The Afghani was trading at around 78.25 …
Afghanistan’s embassy in India suspended operations on Sunday, more than two years after the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul following the collapse of the Western-backed government. Most foreign nations …
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US Envoy says Taliban Kill 8 Key Islamic State Leaders in Afghanistan
by HamidThe Taliban’s “successful” offensive against the Islamic State branch in Afghanistan, IS-Khorasan, has “significantly degraded” its capability and steadily decreased large-scale attacks against civilians, according to a senior US envoy. …
Iran’s foreign minister has highlighted the need to support regional initiatives within the framework of neighboring countries to help resolve challenges facing Afghanistan. Hossein Amirabdollahian made the comment in a …
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Afghanistan-Pakistan border dispute escalates as both countries allege indiscriminate attacks
by HamidAfghanistan and Pakistan’s border dispute over the Torkham Border Crossing flared up over the weekend as both Pakistan and Afghanistan claimed the other indiscriminately fired on border patrol forces. Pakistan closed the Torkham Border …