Critical moments are once again striking the region
Before the situation became more complicated in recent hours, and critical moments began echoing across the region once more, U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed that the United States and Iran are close to finalizing an agreement on…
UN Warns Afghanistan’s Hunger Crisis Is Deepening, with Women and Children Hit Hardest
KABUL/NEW YORK – The United Nations has issued a stark warning that hunger and food insecurity are rapidly worsening across Afghanistan, with women and children bearing the heaviest toll amid an unrelenting convergence of economic collapse,…
Afghanistan Makes Historic Mark at 2026 World Powerlifting Championship, Securing Six Medals
Afghanistan’s national powerlifting team delivered a record-breaking performance at the 2026 World Powerlifting Championship in Belarus, clinching six medals and marking one of the country’s strongest showings in the sport in recent…
Tens of Millions Risk Hunger as Hormuz Standoff Blocks Fertilizer, UN Official Warns
Tens of millions of people could face severe hunger and starvation if fertilizer shipments are not soon allowed through the Strait of Hormuz, the head of a UN task force on the looming humanitarian crisis told AFP on Monday.
Iran has…
UN Provides Emergency Aid to 27,000 People in Northern Afghan Provinces of Balkh and Jawzjan
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has delivered life-saving assistance to more than 27,000 people in Afghanistan’s northern provinces of Balkh and Jawzjan, as humanitarian conditions continue to…
Ancient Buddhist-Era Archaeological Site Discovered in Laghman, Afghanistan
A newly discovered Buddhist-era archaeological site in Afghanistan’s eastern Laghman province features ancient stone carvings, structural remains, and other historical artifacts, officials confirmed Monday.
According to a statement from…
U.S. Strategy 2026: Afghanistan’s Removal from the “Terror Hub” Designation and the Expansion of a…
The United States Counterterrorism Strategy of 2026 marks a significant evolution in Washington’s conceptual and operational approach toward Afghanistan and the wider region. The shift is evident not only in terminology but also in the…
Over 2,000 Families Affected by Floods in Eastern Afghanistan, IOM Reports
KABUL – Recent flash floods in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province have affected approximately 2,000 families, destroying or damaging homes, agricultural land, and essential infrastructure across several districts, the International…
Iran Calls Proposal to End War With US “Legitimate and Generous” as Trump Rejects Offer
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON – Iran on Monday described its proposal to end hostilities with the United States and reopen the Strait of Hormuz as both legitimate and generous, while accusing Washington of maintaining unreasonable and…
UN-Habitat many people lack access to safe water
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Afghanistan has warned that millions of people across the country continue to face serious challenges in accessing safe drinking water and sanitation services.
In a statement…