A man arrested on suspicion of killing his Wife in Uruzgan
Bilal Rozgani, spokesperson for the Uruzgan Police Command, says a man has been arrested in Uruzgan Province on charges of killing his wife.
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WHO: Tobacco companies deliberately design their products to hook you
World Health Organization (WHO) Afghanistan, on the occasion of “World No Tobacco Day,” has stated that tobacco and nicotine companies deliberately design their products to hook users.
UNFPA: 15,000 women in Afghanistan suffer from obstetric fistula
The United Nations Population Fund in Afghanistan (UNFPA) has said that Afghanistan is the fifth country with the highest cases of obstetric fistula in the world.
Putin: Moscow and Beijing align to work together for peace
Russian President Vladimir Putin, ahead of his visit to China, said that Moscow and Beijing do not seek to align against any other country, but aim to work together for “peace and universal prosperity.”
ICRC supports farmers in Herat by distributing agricultural equipment
The Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) covering Afghanistan said it has supported farmers in Herat through the distribution of agricultural equipment.
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.
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.
