What does the suspension of US aid mean for Afghanistan?

Moves by US President Donald Trump suspending US foreign development assistance while curtailing the operations of USAID threaten to have a major impact on Afghanistan, which is dependent on outside help for essential services. Despite withdrawing from …

Life in Afghanistan under Taliban rule

Inside Afghanistan more than 3 years after U.S. withdrawal

The United Nations warned that President Trump's freeze on humanitarian aid will hit Afghan women especially hard. An official said 1,200 could die within three years, because of the loss of reproductive health services. More than three years after the …

7 Former Afghanistan’s Army Black Hawk Helicopters transferred from Uzbekistan to US

The media in Uzbekistan have reported that seven Black Hawk helicopters from the former Afghanistan’s army, which had been taken to Uzbekistan, have now been transferred to the United States. According to reports, the Pentagon deemed these helicopters fit …

UN officials warn of possible rise in Afghanistan maternal deaths due to US aid suspension

UN officials warned on Tuesday that the US suspension of foreign aid programs could lead to millions of women and girls facing life-threatening risks. Pio Smith, UN Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, said the UNFPA will …

Taliban shut down Afghanistanʼs only womenʼs radio station

The Taliban have suspended the operation of Afghanistanʼs only womenʼs radio station after raiding its premises. This is reported by CNN. Radio Begum, a Kabul radio station run by women and focused on womenʼs education, reported that members of the Taliban …

World's 10 most 'dangerous' countries: This nation top the list, not Afghanistan, Sudan, Ukraine, the country is...

Home News World’s 10 most ‘dangerous’ countries: This nation top the list, not Afghanistan, Sudan, Ukraine, the country is… Let us take a look at the world's 10 most dangerous countries which are perpetually in a state of conflict due to which human …

Afghanistan’s trade with Central Asia totals $1.7bn 

Afghanistan's trade with five Central Asian countries totaled $1.7bn in the solar year 1403, ToloNews reported citing the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Spokesperson Akhundzada Abdul Salam Jawad shared that the trade balance comprised $112mn in …

Trump's response to journalist's on Afghanistan's future and Taliban recognition

During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump appeared confused and struggled to understand an Afghan journalist's questions about recognising the Taliban, plans to change the situation in Afghanistan, …

EU to support cancer treatment centre in Afghanistan

The European Union has announced partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to support a new cancer treatment centre in Afghanistan . . . You need to subscribe to view the full article. Please login or register a new account.