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UN Warns Afghanistan’s Cities Are Facing a Severe and Worsening Air Pollution Crisis
KABUL – The United Nations has issued a stark warning about a deteriorating public health emergency in Afghanistan, stating that the nation's major urban centers are grappling with…
Europe Must Forge Its Own Path as US Aid Cuts Deepen, Says WHO Regional Director
COPENHAGEN – Drastic cuts to international humanitarian aid, primarily from the United States, have created a critical juncture for Europe, forcing the continent to bolster its own…
Trump Heads to Asia Seeking Major Deals with Xi Amid Global Tensions
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump is set to embark on a high-stakes trip to Asia this week, with the world watching closely for an anticipated meeting with Chinese President…
Afghanistan Risks Losing 10% of GDP as Vital Aid and Climate Funding Collapse, Warns IRC
KABUL— The International Rescue Committee (IRC) issued a stark warning this week, stating that Afghanistan stands to lose up to 10% of its entire economic output as critical…
World Court Orders Israel to Facilitate UN Aid in Gaza, Citing Risk of Famine
THE HAGUE – In a significant ruling with profound legal and political implications, the United Nations’ top court has ordered Israel to allow and support the unfettered delivery of…
Deepening Crisis: Over 14 Million Afghans Denied Basic Healthcare Amid Funding Cuts and Taliban Restrictions
KABUL/GENEVA – A staggering 14.3 million Afghans—nearly one-third of the country's population—are now cut off from essential health services, the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Sanae Takaichi Elected as Japan’s First Female Prime Minister, Leading a Sharp Rightward Turn
TOKYO – Japan’s parliament made history on Tuesday by electing Sanae Takaichi as the country's first female prime minister, a landmark moment for a nation consistently ranked low…
Earthquake Aftermath Raises Threat of Malaria Surge in Eastern Afghanistan, UNDP Warns
KABUL – In the wake of a devastating recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is raising the alarm over a potential public health…
Afghan Teen Awarded £25,000 After UK Officials’ ‘Flawed’ Age Assessment Mistook Him for an Adult
In a case that has cast a harsh spotlight on the UK's asylum system, an Afghan teenager has been awarded £25,000 in compensation after a tribunal ruled that Home Office officials…
European Nations Push for Deportation Deal with Taliban, Citing Security Concerns
In a significant move that underscores growing political pressure over migration, a coalition of twenty European countries is demanding the European Commission urgently find ways…