Monitoring Report Highlights Use of American Prisoners as Political Pressure
KABUL (Afghan Verified) -- A monitoring report published by Ariana News on March 22 spotlights the use of American prisoners as political pressure.
The report lists several recent developments across economic, regional and international spheres.
In trade news, it records a 9.93 percent increase in the value of the Afghani against the dollar.
Recent events highlighted include a statement from the International Crisis Group that tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached a dangerous stage. The report also notes that Pakistan's military regime violated the ceasefire again.
A member of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has taken charge of the Afghan embassy in Berlin.
Other headlines cover escalation of conflicts in the Middle East, including a targeted British base in Cyprus, three weeks ago.
World news features reactions from world leaders and U.S. officials to the passing of Ali Khamenei, described as the end of an era after 36 years leading Iran.
Additional reports mention U.S. President Donald Trump imposing a new 10 percent tariff on countries in reaction to a Supreme Court ruling, four weeks ago, and the formation of an interim leadership council in Iran with officials announcing a decisive response.
Development updates include Pakistan's efforts to destabilize Afghanistan and a review of the country's economic activities in the year 1404. The report also notes widespread welcome for a temporary ceasefire.
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