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Kabul, Moscow discuss expanding economic cooperation

Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi meets Russian envoy Zamir Kabulov to discuss expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation….reports Asian Lite News Desk Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi met Russian President’s

November 10, 2026

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Taliban Opens Doors, World Holds Back

Several countries are expanding diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities through non-resident ambassadors and special representatives…reports Asian Lite News Desk Diplomatic outreach to Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities has continued to grow, with several

November 6, 2026

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Afghanistan Taps Gas and Coal for 10,000MW Power Plan

Afghanistan has signed two contracts for natural gas and coal exploration and extraction as part of its plan to generate 10,000 megawatts of electricity….reports Asian Lite News Desk Afghanistan has signed two

November 5, 2026

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Taliban Accuses Pakistan of Fueling Afghan Instability

Afghanistan’s Taliban administration has accused Pakistan’s military of backing and training militants involved in cross-border infiltration…reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan has been accused by Afghanistan’s Taliban administration of backing and training

November 5, 2026

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Afghan Migrants Allege Torture as Pakistan Steps Up Deportations

Pakistan has intensified the deportation of Afghan migrants following an October 31 deadline, with returnees alleging police harassment and torture….reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan has stepped up the deportation of Afghan

November 4, 2026

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UN Urges World Not to Normalise Taliban Rule

UN expert Richard Bennett warns against normalising Taliban repression in Afghanistan, citing worsening restrictions on women, girls and fundamental rights….reports Asian Lite News Desk The international community must not allow the Taliban’s

October 30, 2026

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Afghanistan Hits Back at Pakistan After Drone Attacks

Cross-border tensions have escalated after alleged Pakistani drone strikes targeted security installations in eastern Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite News Desk Afghan security forces launched retaliatory strikes against Pakistani military positions following a series

October 29, 2026

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From Drug Hub to Enforcer? Taliban Blames Neighbours

The Taliban says narcotics production is rising in neighbouring countries as Afghanistan pushes for a regional crackdown…reports Asian Lite News Desk Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have accused neighbouring countries of expanding narcotics cultivation

October 28, 2026

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Curbs on Women Continue to Hamper Afghan Aid, UN Says

Humanitarian agencies continue to face interference, conflict-related risks and restrictions on women’s participation in relief work….reports Asian Lite News Desk The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that

October 26, 2026

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Millions at Risk as Afghanistan’s Food Crisis Deepens

Nearly 16 million people in Afghanistan are facing acute food insecurity, with 3.4 million experiencing emergency levels of hunger…reports Asian Lite News Desk Nearly 16 million people in Afghanistan are experiencing acute

October 22, 2026

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