10.5 mln people in Afghanistan supported by WFP in 2024
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has provided assistance to 10.5 million people in Afghanistan in the year 2024.
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Food crisis deepens in Gaza: 3 people lose lives in quest for bread
At least two children and a woman were crushed to death as a crowd of Palestinians pushed to get bread at a bakery in the Gaza Strip amid a worsening food crisis in the war-ravaged territory, medical officials said.
China pledges $1.5 million for children, families affected by climate change
China and the Afghanistan section of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) have signed a cooperation agreement valued at $1.5 million, to support the urgent needs of children and families affected by climate change.
Putin praises Trump as an “intelligent and experienced” politician
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised US President-elect Donald Trump as an “intelligent and experienced” politician capable of finding “solutions,” as tensions between Moscow and the West ramp up over the war in Ukraine.
Islamic Emirate denies UN report on opium growth, claiming decrease
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released a report claiming that opium cultivation in Afghanistan had increased by 30% compared to the previous year.
Ministry of refugees signs cooperation agreements to support vulnerable populations
These services will benefit 160,908 returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities.
Flights grounded as South Korea hit by record snowfall
MONITORING (SW) – South Korea’s capital, Seoul has recorded its heaviest November snowfall since records began over a century ago in 1907.
Work begins on two additional diagnosis centers in Kabul
The construction of two additional diagnosis centers at the Infectious Disease Hospital and Afghan-Japan Hospital in Kabul has begun.
Mujahid is upbeat about ties between Afghanistan, Russia
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, has stated that Sergey Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Security Council, assured during his visit to Afghanistan that the removal of the “Taliban” name from Russia’s list of banned groups will be finalized in the near future.
Afghan products showcase at “Istanbul Helal Expo 2024”
Afghan products and local productions will be displayed in eight booths at the Istanbul Helal Expo 2024.
Lebanese rejoice as Israel and Hezbollah agree on ceasefire
As dawn broke in Lebanon, people displaced by months of Israeli attacks have been pictured returning home, despite an Israeli military warning to wait until they are told it is safe to do so as the ceasefire began.
Russia pledges support for infrastructure projects in Afghanistan
Sergei Shoigu, the secretary of Russia’s Security Council, has said that Moscow is ready to implement infrastructure projects in Afghanistan, including railways, transport, industry, agriculture, electricity, and mining.
