Afghanistan
Afghans Rejoice as Taliban Restore Internet After 48-Hour Shutdown
The blackout lasted 48 hours
Afghanistan Faces Total Internet Blackout as Taliban Shut Down Telecoms
Mobile internet and satellite TV also severely disrupted
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Calls for Inclusive Political Settlement in Afghanistan at UNGA
Trump Warns Taliban Over Refusal to Hand Over Bagram Airbase
Trump Says US Seeks to Regain Control of Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan
He described Bagram as one of the world’s largest airbases
Afghan Authorities Begin Restricting Fibre-Optic Internet Access
Six ministers travelled to Kandahar to assess the impact
Afghan Foreign Minister Demands Return of Helicopters and End to Sanctions
Muttaqi again appealed to the international community to ease sanctions
“Fake News”: Uzbekistan FM Denies Reports of Returning 57 Helicopters to Afghanistan
The reports came against the backdrop of a long-standing dispute over Afghan aircraft
Afghan Women Face Barriers to Rescue After Earthquake
Uzbekistan and OSCE discuss Afghanistan’s market role
Death Toll After Earthquake in Afghanistan Exceeds 2,200
Search operations remain under way in the mountainous eastern provinces
Kam Air and Uzbekistan Airways Sign Interline Deal
The arrangement enables travellers to connect through Tashkent Airport
Earthquake in Afghanistan: 622 Dead, 1,500 Injured
The magnitude 6 quake struck near Jalalabad on September 1, devastating villages and hampering rescue efforts in Afghanistan’s eastern provinces
Taliban Unveils Five-Year Plan to Resettle Returning Refugees Amid Deportations
The regime promises new housing projects for deportees from Iran, Pakistan, and Europe, as mass returns fuel a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
Uzbekistan Seeks Clarification from Kabul on Removal of Alisher Navoi Monument
This is not the first such case since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan Sign $243 Mln Power Infrastructure Agreements
The projects will enable Afghanistan to import up to 1,000 MW of electricity
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan Aim to Boost Trade Ties to $3 Bn
Mohammad Younus Momand advocated for the creation of a regional joint chamber
Taliban Vows to Recover Military Aircraft Held in Uzbekistan
Taliban officials have repeatedly called the aircraft national assets and demanded their return
UK Defence Secretary Issues Apology Over Afghan Data Breach Amid Media Gag Order
John Healey offered a “sincere apology” on behalf of the British Government for a massive leak which shared information about Afghans seeking to escape to the UK
Kazakh Mining Company Begins Exploration in Afghanistan
Of particular interest are the lead-zinc deposits
US Aid Cuts Deepen Crisis in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s food and health systems face collapse after Washington halts humanitarian support
Afghanistan Could See 3 Mln Migrants Return in 2025, Says UNHCR
UN warns humanitarian crisis may worsen as repatriation from Iran and Pakistan accelerates
Uzbekistan Reaffirms Support for Afghanistan
The two sides discussed current issues on the bilateral and regional agenda