Afghanistan

6 killed in mosque attack in Afghanistan’s Herat province6 killed in mosque attack in Afghanistan’s Herat province

6 killed in mosque attack in Afghanistan’s Herat province

Six people have been killed after a gunman stormed a mosque in western Afghanistan, Al Jazeera reported, citing a government…

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23.7 million people need humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan: UNICEF23.7 million people need humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan: UNICEF

23.7 million people need humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan: UNICEF

As many as 23.7 million people including 12.3 million children in Afghanistan require humanitarian assistance in 2024, the United Nations…

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Afghanistan has turned into “graveyard of girls’ hopes” under Taliban: UNAfghanistan has turned into “graveyard of girls’ hopes” under Taliban: UN

Afghanistan has turned into “graveyard of girls’ hopes” under Taliban: UN

Amid restrictions imposed on women, and girls in Afghanistan under the Taliban, the United Nations has said that the country…

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Afghanistan: Rains, floods destroy nearly 70 schools, madrassas in Uruzgan provinceAfghanistan: Rains, floods destroy nearly 70 schools, madrassas in Uruzgan province

Afghanistan: Rains, floods destroy nearly 70 schools, madrassas in Uruzgan province

Recent rains and floods have destroyed nearly 70 schools and madrassas in Uruzgan province of Afghanistan, and lack of sufficient…

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Afghanistan Economic Crisis: Special market for women shuts down due to non-payment of shop rentsAfghanistan Economic Crisis: Special market for women shuts down due to non-payment of shop rents

Afghanistan Economic Crisis: Special market for women shuts down due to non-payment of shop rents

The situation of women in Afghanistan under the Taliban rule continues to deteriorate, as in yet another case, the "Khadijah…

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Afghanistan: Amid health sector challenges, Turkish doctors arrive in Kabul for free pediatric careAfghanistan: Amid health sector challenges, Turkish doctors arrive in Kabul for free pediatric care

Afghanistan: Amid health sector challenges, Turkish doctors arrive in Kabul for free pediatric care

At a time when Afghanistan is grappling with a poor economy and the healthcare system is in a deteriorated state,…

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EAM Jaishankar meets UN Assistance Mission chief, discusses current situation in AfghanistanEAM Jaishankar meets UN Assistance Mission chief, discusses current situation in Afghanistan

EAM Jaishankar meets UN Assistance Mission chief, discusses current situation in Afghanistan

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed pleasure at welcoming Special Representative Roza Otunbayeva, head of United Nations Assistance Mission in…

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At least 33 killed, 27 injured in flash floods in AfghanistanAt least 33 killed, 27 injured in flash floods in Afghanistan

At least 33 killed, 27 injured in flash floods in Afghanistan

At least 33 people were killed after snow, rain, and subsequent flooding wreaked havoc in the country over the past…

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Afghanistan’s hospitals suffer from bed shortageAfghanistan’s hospitals suffer from bed shortage

Afghanistan’s hospitals suffer from bed shortage

Emphasising the urgent need for active beds in the country to adequately serve people in Afghanistan, acting minister of public…

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US special envoy on Afghanistan to visit India this weekUS special envoy on Afghanistan to visit India this week

US special envoy on Afghanistan to visit India this week

The US special representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, will be travelling to India this week to hold consultations on working…

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India facilitating, coordinating humanitarian assistance endeavors in Afghanistan since June 2022: MEAIndia facilitating, coordinating humanitarian assistance endeavors in Afghanistan since June 2022: MEA

India facilitating, coordinating humanitarian assistance endeavors in Afghanistan since June 2022: MEA

The Indian technical mission in Kabul has been facilitating and coordinating the ongoing humanitarian assistance endeavors since June 2022, according…

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Islamic State in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India– will its influence decline in 2024?Islamic State in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India– will its influence decline in 2024?

Islamic State in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India– will its influence decline in 2024?

With the two years of Taliban reign, experts deliberate whether Afghanistan would remain a state providing safe havens to terror…

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Is disgruntled Pakistan targeting Afghan Taliban with a demographic bomb?Is disgruntled Pakistan targeting Afghan Taliban with a demographic bomb?

Is disgruntled Pakistan targeting Afghan Taliban with a demographic bomb?

In an unprecedented move, the Caretaker Government in Pakistan, led by former lawmaker Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, had announced 1.7 million Afghan refugees…

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Taliban slams ‘abusive’ crackdown on Afghan refugees, asks Pak to show ‘magnanimity, Islamic brotherhood’Taliban slams ‘abusive’ crackdown on Afghan refugees, asks Pak to show ‘magnanimity, Islamic brotherhood’

Taliban slams ‘abusive’ crackdown on Afghan refugees, asks Pak to show ‘magnanimity, Islamic brotherhood’

Pakistan is using “threats, abuse, detention and coercion” to throw out Afghan refugees as the deadline for them to voluntarily…

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Pakistan Army has retreated from Marri and other tribal areas: Baloch leader Hyrbyair MarriPakistan Army has retreated from Marri and other tribal areas: Baloch leader Hyrbyair Marri

Pakistan Army has retreated from Marri and other tribal areas: Baloch leader Hyrbyair Marri

Hyrbyair Marri is the leader of the Free Baloch Movement (FBM) that advocates for an independent homeland for the Baloch…

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Over 2,000 killed in Afghanistan earthquake

The death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Herat province in Afghanistan has risen to 2,025, Pajhwok News reported…

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Afghan refugees could face serious human rights violations as Pakistan threatens to use force to evict them

Afghans are facing yet another crisis in Pakistan. Irked over Afghan Taliban’s refusal to rein in Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) cadres operating…

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Overriding tensions, can Central Asia, Iran sustain working relations with Taliban ruled Afghanistan?

Ever since the eventful return of Taliban in Afghanistan, their relations with neighbours like Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Iran…

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India joins Moscow format talks in Kazan as group focuses on rising ISIS threat, return of ‘extra-regional players’ in Afghanistan

A miffed Russia has expressed its concerns about "attempts by extra-regional players to become more active in the Afghan direction"…

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Afghan embassy in India suspends operations, staff left

The Afghan embassy in India has suspended all operations after the ambassador and other senior diplomats left the country for…

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India steps up humanitarian aid to Afghanistan with 1,000 new scholarships amid Chinese inroads

As China eyes to dig deep into Afghanistan, India has to revisit its role in Afghanistan and strengthen “channels” with…

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