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Ghani to join UK anti-corruption summit
This week, London will host a major international anti-corruption summit – the first of its kind – aimed at stepping up global action to expose, punish and drive out corruption in all walks of life.
President Muhammad Ashraf Ghani will join an anti-corruption summit in London capital the United Kingdom.
The UK prime minister, David Cameron wants those attending Thursday’s day-long summit to sign the “first ever declaration against corruption” that would acknowledge the damage it causes and commit them to tackling it.
“For too long there has been a taboo about tackling this issue head on. The summit will change that. Together we will push the fight against corruption to the top of the international agenda where it belongs,” Cameron said.
Issues under discussion will include how to “lift the lid on practices that allow the corrupt to act with impunity”, he said in a statement released by Downing Street.
Chairman of Integrity Watch Afghanistan considers holding such summits very effective in combating corruption for Afghanistan and called on the international community to support combating corruption in Afghanistan.
“We expect the international community to support combating corruption in Afghanistan,” Sayeed Akram Afzali, head of Integrity Watch Afghanistan said.
The anti-corruption department in Afghanistan says the government tries to take serious measures for creating a High Anti-Corruption Council and the international community’s support is very important.
However, Integrity Watch Afghanistan says the government has failed to satisfy the international community and the civil society.
The summit will look at, for example, how the international community can work together to lift the lid on practices that allow the corrupt to act with impunity, ensure justice for those affected, reduce the impact of corruption on global security, and harness new technology, innovation and the energy of the next generation to drive out corruption wherever it exists.
UK will bring together world leaders from countries such as Afghanistan (President Ghani), Colombia (President Santos), Nigeria (President Buhari) and Norway (Prime Minister Solberg) to ensure the summit kick-starts a truly global movement to defeat corruption.
The Summit, on Thursday 12 May at Lancaster House in London, will also bring together a unique coalition of governments, businesses, civil society, law enforcement, sports committees and international organizations, who will commit to taking practical steps to tackle corruption and make it a genuine global priority.
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Eight dead after 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan
The family members who perished included a father, mother, four daughters, and two sons. In addition to the deaths, a child was reported injured in the incident.
A powerful 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Friday, killing at least eight people and injuring a child when a house collapsed in Kabul. According to local officials, the victims were all members of the same family.
Hafiz Basharat, spokesperson for the Kabul Governor, confirmed that the fatalities occurred in the Bagrami district of Kabul. The family members who perished included a father, mother, four daughters, and two sons. In addition to the deaths, a child was reported injured in the incident.
The earthquake, which originated in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, struck at a depth of approximately 177 kilometers, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. Tremors were felt across a wide area, including Kabul, Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, and India’s capital New Delhi.
Local authorities have yet to release additional details regarding the extent of the damage or any further casualties caused by the earthquake.
As rescue operations continue, Afghan authorities are assessing the full impact of the earthquake, which has left many concerned about the potential for more aftershocks in the region.
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5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes parts of Afghanistan
A strong earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck parts of Afghanistan on Friday night, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The epicenter was reported in Jurm district of Badakhshan province, with a depth of 186 kilometers.
There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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China says Afghanistan–Pakistan peace talks show progress
China has positioned itself as a facilitator, aiming to create conditions for dialogue and provide a platform for negotiations.
Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are making steady progress, China said on Friday, as efforts continue to ease tensions in their most serious conflict since the return of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in 2021.
Speaking at a regular press briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said both sides had welcomed Beijing’s mediation and were willing to resume dialogue. “This is a positive development,” she said, noting that China remains in close communication with both governments.
Beijing— which shares a border with both countries—has stepped up diplomatic engagement in recent months, including calls with foreign ministers and a visit by a special envoy in March. Previous rounds of talks have reportedly taken place in Urumqi, though officials did not confirm the latest venue.
China has positioned itself as a facilitator, aiming to create conditions for dialogue and provide a platform for negotiations. Mao said further details would be released jointly by the three countries “in due course.”
Clashes between Afghan and Pakistani forces since October have killed dozens on both sides, with Afghan civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. Islamabad has accused Kabul of harboring militants responsible for cross-border attacks—an allegation Afghan authorities deny, calling militancy a domestic issue for Pakistan.
The renewed diplomatic push signals cautious optimism that tensions between the neighbors could ease through sustained dialogue under Chinese mediation.
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