The LEGO Foundation and KIRKBI, the owners of the LEGO Group, contribute 30 million DKK US$4.7 million) to support UNHCR’s emergency response in Afghanistan.
U.N. migration agency appeals for emergency Afghanistan aid
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) issued an urgent appeal for $24 million on Thursday to help support the more than 5 million people displaced in Afghanistan and living in “extremely …
Bangladesh ‘on alert’ for militants amid Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan
A police official says some Bangladeshis have ‘left home’ to travel to Afghanistan as social media posts by Taliban sympathisers increase.
Why Is Pakistan Cautious in Extending Recognition to the Taliban Regime?
Pakistan has decided against going it alone with regard to extending recognition to the Taliban as Afghanistan’s legitimate government. It would take a decision on the matter in …
Churchill: He helped us in Afghanistan. Will we help his family now?
He and Zaynab, his wife, now live in Menands, where Baram, 32, works in a convenience store. They have three children. They have become U.S. citizens. They are purchasing a home and living the …
UK PM Johnson said time was short to get those left in Afghanistan out
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday time was running out to evacuate those remainining in Afghanistan but the vast majority of those who were eligible to come to Britain had left.
World Bank freezes Afghanistan aid after Taliban takeover
The World Bank this week became the latest international organization to suspend financial aid to Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban’s sudden takeover.
Churchill: He helped us in Afghanistan. Will we help his family now?
He and Zaynab, his wife, now live in Menands, where Baram, 32, works in a convenience store. They have three children. They have become U.S. citizens. They are purchasing a home and living the …
Pakistan anticipates rise in cement exports to Afghanistan
On 15 August the Taliban took over Kabul and declared their rule over Afghanistan. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said at his first press conference that the Taliban would continue …
Turkey evacuating from Afghanistan, could provide support at Kabul airport
Turkey’s military has begun evacuating from Afghanistan but Turkish experts could remain in the country to provide technical support to the Taliban in operating Kabul airport, officials said on …