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'UN provided $3.13 million cash aid to Afghanistan in past 3 months'
Some economists consider this aid to be important in reducing poverty in the country amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis
 "'UN provided $3.13 million cash aid to Afghanistan in past 3 months'")
Negotiations with Taliban planned in Norway, Turkey soon: Reports
Taliban took control of Kabul last year in mid-August.
 "Negotiations with Taliban planned in Norway, Turkey soon: Reports")
India has been a privileged partner of Afghanistan: Afghan envoy
Afghanistan's Ambassador to India Farid Mamundzay has said that New Delhi has been a privileged partner of Kabul and its people
 "India has been a privileged partner of Afghanistan: Afghan envoy")
Pakistan's clout with Taliban declines: International Crisis Group report
The Taliban's apparent refusal to break off relations with their Pakistani counterparts, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), is of even greater concern to Islamabad
 "Pakistan's clout with Taliban declines: International Crisis Group report")
Afghan aid will continue despite political obstacles, says UN
According to humanitarian organisations, around $4.4 billion is needed to provide aid to the 24 million vulnerable people in the total 36 million population, TOLO News reported.
 "Afghan aid will continue despite political obstacles, says UN")
UK seeks answers about 'disappeared' Afghan women activists
Earlier this week, US Special Envoy Rina Amiri had asked the Taliban to stop unjust detentions of Afghans' human rights if the outfit wishes to seek legitimacy from the Afghan people and the world.
 "UK seeks answers about 'disappeared' Afghan women activists")
Afghan women face violence, repression as world focus shifts
Under the Taliban's latest rule, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Afghanistan are facing "grave threats" of violence and death
 "Afghan women face violence, repression as world focus shifts")
Over 1 million Afghans migrated in last 4 months, says report
According to Tolo News, most of the migrants crossed border areas into Iran and Pakistan.
Taliban deny Pakistan's access to used NATO equipment in Afghanistan
The Taliban also denied the presence of any group, including the TTP on Afghan soil saying that the Afghan territory will not be used against any country.
To tackle global pressure, Taliban release 14 women prisoners in Kabul
Amid calls mounting for answers over missing women activists, the Taliban on Friday released 14 women prisoners in Kabul to tackle global pressure
US faces hurdles in a bid to speed up at-risk Afghan evacuations
Other obstacles include difficulties in obtaining passports and an affordable housing shortage in the United States, they said
Half of Afghanistan's population is facing 'tsunami of hunger': Report
The United States remains the single largest humanitarian aid donor to Afghanistan
94% of Afghans rate their lives poorly enough to be considered suffering
The new poll indicates that nearly all Afghans, already tormented by decades of war and poverty, say their living conditions have worsened to the point where they say they are "suffering": Report
 "94% of Afghans rate their lives poorly enough to be considered suffering")
Taliban forms joint ministerial committee to address Durand line issues
The decision for the formation of the joint committee comprised of several ministries was made in a meeting chaired by the Second Deputy of Prime Minister, Abdul Salam Hanafi
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Afghan soil would not be used against neighbours, Taliban govt to Pak NSA
Pak NSA Moeed Yusuf travelled to Afghanistan where he discussed trade ties and other issues with the top Taliban leaders who assured him that the Afghan soil would not be used against its neighbours
Covid: Taliban's acting health minister asks people to get vaccinated
The Taliban took over control of Kabul on August 15 and following this the country has been battered by deepening economic, humanitarian and security crisis
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Progress made on talks over Afghanistan airports with Qatar, Turkey
The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has reached an agreement with a joint Qatari and Turkish venture over the management of five airports in the war-torn nation, an official said here
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Taliban meets representatives of US, 7 other nations in Oslo
Political analysts believe that such meetings could play a vital role in solving the problems in the country
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Reopening schools for girls our responsibility, not world pressure: Taliban
The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has said that reopening schools for girls across the country was their responsibility and not due to world pressure
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EU diplomatic mission resumed work in Afghanistan, claim Taliban
The European Union diplomatic mission had resumed work in Afghanistan, the Taliban claimed on Wednesday evening and said that an understanding has been reached between the two sides following consecutive meetings.Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the spokesperson for the Afghan Foreign Ministry of the Taliban government, said the EU in Afghanistan officially opened its embassy with a permanent presence in Kabul."Following consecutive meetings and reaching an understanding with EU representatives, @EUinAfghanistan officially opened its embassy with a permanent presence in Kabul & practically commenced operations," Balkhi tweeted."Apart from EUR220 million humanitarian aid, the EU announced EUR268 million additional assistance & set aside a portion for teachers' salaries, which we welcome," he added.Earlier this week, The Taliban's prime minister called on Muslim nations to be the first to recognise the government that seized power in Afghanistan in August last year.So far, the Taliban ...