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.
Taliban supporters protest in Afghanistan against ICC arrest warrant calls
GHAZNI: Over 200 Taliban supporters staged a demonstration on Sunday in Afghanistan against the top prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for seeking arrest warrants for two
Iran, Afghanistan call for more ties in high-level Kabul talks
Iran and Afghanistan called for increased cooperation during a trip to Kabul on Sunday by Tehran’s foreign minister, the highest-level Iranian official to visit the Afghan capital since the Taliban’s …
Afghanistan’s Currency Falls: Taliban to auction $25 million
Following the rise of the U.S. dollar against the Afghanistan’s currency, the central bank, under Taliban administration, announced plans to auction $25 million into the market.
Iran’s foreign minister meets the Taliban in the first visit to Kabul in 8 years
Senior Taliban officials in Afghanistan say they hope for better relations with Iran after a visit from its foreign minister.
Defence minister sidesteps watchdog’s call to compensate military’s eyes and ears in Afghanistan
Defence Minister Bill Blair is dismissing calls from his department’s watchdog to offer immediate compensation, and physical and psychological care, to a group of former combat advisers denied health benefits — despite playing a pivotal role in Canada’s Afghanistan military mission,