Deportation of over 5,000 Afghan citizens from Iran and Pakistan
The High Commission for Addressing Migrant Issues has announced that 5,363 Afghan citizens were deported from Iran and Pakistan.
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Denmark contributes over US$5 million to Afghanistan
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan has announced that Denmark has contributed over five million US dollars to the country.
8.3 million children will receive Polio vaccination in Afghanistan
The Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate has announced that a sub-national polio vaccination campaign begins today across 20 provinces.
Climate change poses threat to food security in Afghanistan
The United Nations says that climate change, economic hardship, and job losses, compounded by rising regional tensions, have driven up prices in Afghanistan and affected food security across the country.
UN highlights the critical role of nurses on International Nurses Day
The United Nations has said that nurses save lives every day and play a critical role in improving people’s health.
Afghanistan faces urgent housing challenges ahead of World Urban Forum
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Afghanistan has announced that the World Urban Forum will be held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to address global housing challenges.
UN-Habitat: Many people lack access to safe water
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Afghanistan says that many people in the country do not have access to safe water and sanitation.
Survey on artificial intelligence and Afghan youth
The survey on Artificial Intelligence and Afghan youth was conducted with 1,154 respondents across 32 provinces of Afghanistan. The findings indicate that artificial intelligence has become more deeply embedded in the daily lives of Afghan youth than expected.
Ministry of Information and Culture affirms commitment to supporting media
The Ministry of Information and Culture, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, stated that the Islamic Emirate believes in the significance of the media in society and its role in promoting public awareness and strengthening relations between citizens and the government.
North Korea rejects U.S. cyber threat claims as “fabricated”
North Korea rejected accusations from the United States that it is a cyber threat, saying the claims are fabricated and are being used to justify Washington’s long-standing hostile policy toward Pyongyang.
Hospital for children with congenital heart defects to be built in Kabul
Shahabuddin Delawar, General President of the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS), said that a specialized hospital for children with congenital heart defects will be built in Kabul in the near future.
UNEP: Humanity produces 2.1 billion tonnes of waste annually
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reports that humanity produces around 2.1 billion tonnes of waste each year, while air pollution alone causes approximately 8 million premature deaths.
