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America Can’t Isolate the Taliban
Foreign Affairs: Two and a half years into Taliban rule, however, the United States has little to show for this approach. For one thing, the Taliban appear to be unmoved by global shaming, in particular when it comes to what they deem domestic affairs, such as the question of girls’ access to higher education and
Rashid back in team for T20I series against Ireland
Ariana: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced the names of 15 national cricket team players for the T20 international series against Ireland. Included in the team is Rashid Khan. This comes after a break of a few months following back surgery. Rashid will also captain the team. Click here to read more (external link).
Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 jolts Afghanistan
Ariana: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted Afghanistan on Wednesday, the National Center for Seismology reported. The tremors were felt at 08:54pm, at a depth of 146 km. There are no reports of any casualties or collateral damage due to the quake. Tremors were also felt in the neighbouring areas of
Advocates Call on Congress to Avert End of Afghan Special Visa Program
By Akmal Dawi VOA News March 13, 2024 The United States’ program to resettle former Afghan interpreters and contractors could come to an abrupt end in a few months as the number of available Special Immigrant Visas dwindles. Activists are urging Congress to authorize additional visas, known as SIVs, with less than 8,000 remaining amid a
World Bank Report: Afghanistan’s trade deficit widens
Khaama: The World Bank says Afghanistan’s exports dropped 5% to $140.5 million from last January. According to this World Bank report, recently published under the title “Afghanistan Economic Update,” the country’s exports were $148.1 million in January of the previous year. However, the World Bank report states that Afghanistan’s imports have increased by 37% compared
What the explosive testimony of a minister reveals about Britain’s war in Afghanistan – and its rogue special forces
The Guardian (UK): The Afghanistan inquiry is getting into gear at the Royal Courts of Justice. Led by the judge Charles Haddon-Cave, this public inquiry was convened to investigate about 80 killings allegedly committed by the SAS in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013. Proceedings took a dramatic turn last month when the minister for veterans’
Tolo News in Dari – March 13, 2024
At least 60 people die across country due to snowfall and cold weather
Ariana: According to initial reports from the Provincial Disaster Management Directorate, 60 people died, 34 people were injured, 1,645 houses were destroyed and 177,911 livestock were lost as a result of snowfall, rain and cold weather. A number of affected families say that they have not received any help, while they have lost all their
Afghanistan beat Ireland by 117 runs to take series 2-0
Ariana: In the 3rd and final ODI of the series, Afghanistan beat Ireland by 117 runs, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, on Monday and win the ODI Series 2-0. The two teams now play three T20Is at the same venue, starting Friday, 15 March. Click here to read more (external link).