By Bruce Pannier When the Taliban took control of most of Afghanistan in the late 1990s, the governments of the Central Asian states, with the exception of Turkmenistan, were openly hostile to the …
Afghanistan food crisis deepens as aid cuts leave many living on ‘just bread and tea’
The head of the World Food Programme in Afghanistan says the agency can only feed half the millions of Afghans in need after cuts in international aid and an impending freeze in US foreign funding.
Bumrah named ICC test player of the year and Afghanistan’s Omarzai wins ODI award
Jasprit Bumrah won the ICC men’s test cricketer of the year award after the Indian fast bowler finished 2024 with a rich haul of 71 wickets in 13 test matches.
Ex-police chief condemns investigation into alleged Afghanistan war crimes by UK Special Forces
The former officer criticised the choice of investigating officer, along with the speed, breadth, and depth of the investigation, as well as poor record-keeping, and the failure to interview witnesses …
“Just bread and tea”: WFP says aid cuts to Afghanistan leave millions hungry this winter
The head of the World Food Programme in Afghanistan says the agency can only feed half the millions of Afghans in need after cuts in international aid and an impending freeze in U.S. foreign funding.
“Just bread and tea”: WFP says aid cuts to Afghanistan leave millions hungry this winter
The head of the World Food Programme in Afghanistan says the agency can only feed half the millions of Afghans in need after cuts in international aid and an impending freeze in U.S. foreign funding.
Rising Dollar value sparks concerns over food prices in Afghanistan
The rising dollar value continues to strain Afghanistan’s economy, driving up food prices and worsening hardships for citizens. Urgent authorities intervention and international support are crucial to …
‘A real beacon of hope’ – CA sees Afghanistan women’s match as first step
An Afghanistan women’s cricket team, consisting of refugees who now live in Australia, will play a T20 match at the Junction Oval on Thursday …
Iran, Afghanistan for increased cooperation
Iran and Afghanistan called for increased cooperation during a trip to Kabul by Tehran’s foreign minister on Sunday, the highest-level Iranian official to visit the Afghan capital since the Taliban’s …
Canadian Veteran Released in Afghanistan After Qatari Mediation, Official Says
DOHA (Reuters) – Canadian veteran David Lavery has been freed following his arrest in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Nov. 11 after mediation by Qatar, an official with knowledge of the release said on Sunday.