Amir Khan Muttaqi
China’s diplomacy on a roll in Kabul
China has emerged as the most influential external player in Afghanistan by a long shot in the period since the Taliban took power last August
Despite repeated appeals, US denies possibility of unfreezing Afghan assets
The UN and several other countries including China have asked the US to release nearly USD 10 billion worth of Afghanistan’s frozen assets to help the Taliban government deal with the humanitarian situation
- ILA dock workers reach tentative agreement
- Israel suffers losses in ground battles in Lebanon and insists on escalating to regional war
- Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as president of Mexico
- US threatens “severe consequences” for Iran
- Trade unions demand respect of rights as PM Barnier announces more austerity
