Farah’s deadly deluge claims 22 lives and leaves 25 injured
The devastating flash floods in Farah province have resulted in the loss of 22 lives, with 25 others injured, local officials reported.
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Logar’s Pol-e-Alam district roads in dire need of repair
The poor condition of the roads in Pol-e-Alam, the provincial capital of Logar, located in the eastern section of Afghanistan, has caused significant difficulties for both locals and travelers passing through from southeastern provinces.
Saudi Arabia pledges $500M for polio eradication in Afghanistan and Pakistan
The funds will be allocated to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI).
Japan, UNHCR ink agreement to support IDPs and returnees in Afghanistan
An agreement to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees in Afghanistan was signed on Monday, between representatives from Japan and the Afghanistan branch of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Survey: 60.3% of Afghan youths optimistic about their future life
According to a recent survey conducted by Salam Watandar in Afghanistan, a significant portion of the youth population remains hopeful about their future, with 60.3% expressing optimism about their lives moving forward. However, a notable 39.7% of young individuals, reported feelings of hopelessness and uncertainty about what lies ahead.
Trump presses the Islamic Emirate to return US military gear
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced on Saturday at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) near Washington, D.C., that the U.S. would retrieve the military equipment left behind by American forces in Afghanistan from the Islamic Emirate.
OpenAI removes users in China, North Korea suspected of malicious activities
OpenAI has removed accounts of users from China and North Korea who the artificial intelligence company believes were using its technology for malicious purposes including surveillance and opinion-influence operations, the ChatGPT maker said on Friday.
Pakistan closes Torkham border crossing, causing disruption for travelers and traders
Several travelers, patients, and truck drivers at Torkham are facing significant difficulties due to the closure.
Afghanistan kicks off polio vaccination drives as first case of the year strikes
The organization “Polio Free Afghanistan” has announced the commencement of a new campaign to administer polio vaccines in the country, set to begin this Monday, February 24.
The Afghan Central Bank auctions 20 million US dollars
The Afghanistan Central Bank/ Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) has announced that in order to maintain and stabilize the value of the Afghani currency, it will auction 20 million US dollars on Sunday, February 23.
Afghanistan’s first polio case of the year recorded in Badghis
This case represents the first polio diagnosis in Afghanistan for this year (2025), raising concerns about the continued fight against the virus and the need for strengthened vaccination efforts across the country.
40% of global population denied education in their native language, says UNESCO
Globally 40% of the population does not have access to an education in a language they speak or understand, reported UNESCO on International Mother Language Day.
