Harsh winter becomes bitter for many Afghans unable to afford heating
Afghan citizens in several provinces have expressed serious concerns over their lack of access to fuel, fearing the coming days of severe cold.
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Women in Kabul increasingly falling prey to kidney stone disease
Kidney stones are among the most common kidney-related diseases, and their prevalence is increasing among women in Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital, said health experts.
Islamic Emirate bans officials having two jobs at a time
The Ministry of Justice of the Islamic Emirate has announced that government employees are prohibited from holding official positions in two different government departments simultaneously.
UN pushed to scale up development projects
Din Mohammad Hanif, the Acting Minister of Economy of the Islamic Emirate, has called on the United Nations to focus more on implementing development projects in Afghanistan this year, according to an official from the ministry.
IE urges lifting of sanctions on Afghanistan to address climate change issues
According to data from NEPA, 181 kilometers of glaciers in Afghanistan have melted in recent years due to climate change, 149 species of animals and plants are at risk of extinction, and 2.5 million people have been displaced.
Helmand farmers shift to date farming after opium poppy ban
Farmers in Helmand province, located in southern Afghanistan, have expressed that following the Islamic Emirate’s ban on opium poppy cultivation, they have turned to horticulture, particularly the establishment of date palm orchards.
US – Afghanistan prisoner swap talks await actions by Washington, says Islamic Emirate spokesman
Following reports about ongoing discussions on a potential prisoner exchange between the United States and the Islamic Emirate, Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the de-facto government told Salam Watandar that Afghanistan is now waiting for the US to take practical steps.
Exclusive: Exploring Afghan youths’ awareness and use of AI
Salam Watandar’s study investigates how well young Afghans are acquainted with fundamental Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts, how they use it, and how AI can influence their educational and career decisions.
North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Tuesday, South Korea’s military said, marking Pyongyang’s latest show of force just days ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s return to office.
DAB vows to safeguard the value of afghani in the monetary market
As the value of the US dollar continues to rise against the Afghani currency, officials at Afghanistan’s Central Bank/ Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) state that the bank is committed to maintaining the value of the Afghani and preventing fluctuations in the country’s monetary market.
Gaza ceasefire deal close after ‘breakthrough’ in Doha
Negotiators will meet in Doha on Tuesday seeking to finalise details of a plan to end the war in Gaza after U.S. President Joe Biden said a ceasefire and hostage release deal he has championed was on “the brink” of coming to fruition.
OCHA announces $2.6 million in aid to Afghanistan
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced a $2.6 million aid contribution from Switzerland to Afghanistan.
