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UN releases emergency aid reserves after 'brutal' cuts from donors

UN releases emergency aid reserves after 'brutal' cuts from donors

The United Nations has released $110 million from an emergency fund to help neglected crises around the world.
Fri Mar 07 2025
New Trump travel ban could bar Afghans, Pakistanis soon, sources say

New Trump travel ban could bar Afghans, Pakistanis soon, sources say

The new ban could impact tens of thousands of Afghans cleared for resettlement in the US as refugees or with Special Immigrant Visas.
Thu Mar 06 2025
What are the Taliban's restrictions on Afghan women?

What are the Taliban's restrictions on Afghan women?

Here are the details of the crackdown on rights imposed by the Afghanistan's Taliban administration.
Sun Jan 26 2025
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan

The ICC accuses two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan of persecuting women and girls.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Trump administration canceling flights for nearly 1,660 Afghan refugees, say US official, advocate

Trump administration canceling flights for nearly 1,660 Afghan refugees, say US official, advocate

The US decision also leaves in limbo thousands of other Afghans who have been approved for resettlement as refugees in the US.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Taliban deputy foreign minister calls for girls' high schools to open

Taliban deputy foreign minister calls for girls' high schools to open

The Taliban have said they respect women's rights in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic law and Afghan culture.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to back gender apartheid legal push

Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to back gender apartheid legal push

Malala Yousafzai says Muslim voices must lead the way against the policies of the Taliban.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Is it time to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

Is it time to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

After 20 years of war and NATOs withdrawal, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan - the Taliban's official name is not going anywhere for now.
Sat Jan 11 2025
Hundreds of veterans, others urge Trump to continue resettling at-risk Afghans

Hundreds of veterans, others urge Trump to continue resettling at-risk Afghans

The letter, signed by the veterans, officials and others, will be sent to Trump and congressional leaders and was organised by #AfghanEvac.
Thu Jan 09 2025
Driver in deadly New Orleans truck ramming may have had help; ISIS flag found on truck

Driver in deadly New Orleans truck ramming may have had help; ISIS flag found on truck

The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, a U.S. citizen from Texas who once served in Afghanistan, was killed in a shootout with police after ramming the crowd.
Thu Jan 02 2025
Afghan student nurses crushed as Taliban block last job hope

Afghan student nurses crushed as Taliban block last job hope

Students say the closures abruptly left thousands of girls without a future and would have serious implications for women's healthcare.
Sun Dec 22 2024
In aid-starved Afghanistan, relief workers fight a forgotten hunger crisis

In aid-starved Afghanistan, relief workers fight a forgotten hunger crisis

Nonprofit groups are trying to fill a growing humanitarian void, providing aid to destitute families.
Sun Dec 15 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover

UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover

The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Afghan YouTubers fear for future as Taliban ban women’s voices

Afghan YouTubers fear for future as Taliban ban women’s voices

Content creators say their ability to make videos in public and at home will be curtailed.
Sat Sep 21 2024
Harris calls Trump cemetery visit disrespectful 'political stunt'

Harris calls Trump cemetery visit disrespectful 'political stunt'

Donald Trump said families of service members who died in Afghanistan had asked him to go to Arlington National Cemetery.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Turning pain into purpose: Former client guides female drug addicts toward recovery

Turning pain into purpose: Former client guides female drug addicts toward recovery

Rehab brings hardship and regret but also hope, as individuals recover and strive for a better future.
Sat Mar 22 2025
Beyond the flu: The silent threat of pneumococcal pneumonia

Beyond the flu: The silent threat of pneumococcal pneumonia

Pneumococcal pneumonia is a life-threatening lung infection that can strike suddenly and escalate rapidly.
Sat Mar 22 2025
Kuih Bongkol: A beloved iftar treat in Sarawak

Kuih Bongkol: A beloved iftar treat in Sarawak

Kuih Bongkol is made from a blend of fresh coconut milk and gula apong - a fragrant nipah palm sugar native to Sarawak.
Sat Mar 22 2025
Tesla’s stock defied gravity for years. Is Elon Musk’s EV party over?

Tesla’s stock defied gravity for years. Is Elon Musk’s EV party over?

Investors are still debating whether Elon Musk's electric-vehicle maker remains overpriced.
Sat Mar 22 2025
Climate change will reduce the number of satellites that can sustainably operate in space: Study

Climate change will reduce the number of satellites that can sustainably operate in space: Study

Research shows greenhouse gas emissions are shrinking the thermosphere, where the ISS and most satellites orbit.
Sat Mar 22 2025
From Ronaldo to Hamilton, sport's elite defy their age

From Ronaldo to Hamilton, sport's elite defy their age

Cristiano Ronaldo was 40 last month and is top scorer in Saudi soccer's top flight.
Sat Mar 22 2025
[COLUMNIST] Landmine contamination: the major problem of Azerbaijan

[COLUMNIST] Landmine contamination: the major problem of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan struggles with landmines and war remnants after nearly three decades of Armenian military occupation.
Sat Mar 22 2025
Netayahu, Putin and Bashir among ICC war crimes suspects at large

Netayahu, Putin and Bashir among ICC war crimes suspects at large

The ICC currently has a list of 31 suspects who remain at large from the court in The Hague.
Sat Mar 22 2025
Sudanese army says it has control of presidential palace in Khartoum

Sudanese army says it has control of presidential palace in Khartoum

The army says it has also taken control of ministries and other key buildings in central Khartoum.
Fri Mar 21 2025
Israel intensifying Gaza strikes to press Hamas into freeing hostages, defence minister says

Israel intensifying Gaza strikes to press Hamas into freeing hostages, defence minister says

After two months of relative calm, Gazans were again fleeing for their lives after Israel effectively abandoned a ceasefire.
Fri Mar 21 2025