One Nation, One Pain, One Hope
The earthquake that struck Kunar did more than destroy homes, it shook the very soul of Afghanistan. The cries of children, the grief of mothers, the tears of fathers mourning their lost sons and daughters, and the dust rising from…
Fungi and the Human Brain
Recent findings suggest that fungi inhabiting the human body may exert greater influence on human health than previously recognized, including potential effects on the brain and behavior. The human “mycobiome” is diverse, colonizing the…
Does the Brain Need Idle Time?
A rehabilitation theory suggests that spending leisure time in nature can rescue the brain from chronic stress.
The brain, the hardest-working organ in our body, operates 24/7 while processing countless external and internal stimuli. Yet,…
When the Killing of Journalists Becomes a Hollywood Spectacle
Just one week before the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Reporters Without Borders (RSF), in partnership with Avaaz, launched a global campaign urging the international community to stop Israel’s crimes…
Japan Sends Emergency Aid to Quake-Hit Kunar Province in Afghanistan
Japan has announced it will send emergency relief supplies to earthquake-stricken Kunar province, joining Turkey, Iran, and India in providing vital humanitarian support as the death toll continues to climb.
The Japanese Embassy in Kabul…
Israeli Protesters Demand Hostage Release, Gaza Ceasefire in Jerusalem
Jerusalem witnessed a night of fiery protests on Wednesday as Israeli demonstrators burned tires and garbage bins near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence, demanding the release of hostages held in Gaza and an immediate…
UAE Deploys Rescue Teams and Humanitarian Aid to Earthquake-Stricken Afghanistan
The United Arab Emirates has dispatched rescue teams, medical experts, and emergency supplies to Afghanistan’s earthquake-stricken eastern provinces, providing urgent humanitarian assistance to families affected by the disaster.
According…
Afghanistan Earthquake: Resilience Amid State Failure
The devastating earthquake in Kunar province has once again revealed a bitter truth: Afghanistan has never truly had a government that served its people. For decades, beyond a few major cities, ordinary citizens have been left to fend for…
Kunar Earthquake: Relief Efforts Hampered as Remote Mountain Villages Remain Cut Off
Three days after a powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province, humanitarian operations remain severely hampered, leaving thousands of survivors without food, shelter, and medical care.
Humanitarian agencies are warning…
Pakistan Launches Mass Deportation of Afghan Migrants After Permit Expiry
Pakistan has begun large-scale detentions and deportations of Afghan migrants following the expiration of their residency permits, with more than 1.4 million people at risk of expulsion. The move has already triggered chaos at border…