10 h. ago Relocations: A Lenten reflection on what we did to the people of Afghanistan

Relocations: A Lenten reflection on what we did to the people of Afghanistan  Ashland.news

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2 d. ago Over 22.9 million people in Afghanistan need urgent aid, says Iran’s UN Ambassador

Iran’s UN Ambassador, Iravani, has highlighted that over 22.9 million people in Afghanistan urgently require assistance due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Amir Saeed Iravani, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, stated that Afghanistan is facing one of the worst humanitarian crises globally, with over 22.9 […] The post Over 22.9 million people in Afghanistan need urgent aid, says Iran’s UN Ambassador appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. ago Iran’s UN Mission: Talks with US on Nuclear Program possible if focused on specific concerns

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations has stated that if nuclear negotiations focus solely on concerns regarding the potential military use of Iran’s nuclear program, talks with the United States may be considered. However, if the goal is to dismantle Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, such negotiations will not take place. The statement was made by […] The post Iran’s UN Mission: Talks with US on Nuclear Program possible if focused on specific concerns appeared first on Khaama Press.

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7 d. ago UN Allocates $48.5 Million In Urgent Humanitarian Aid For Afghanistan

UN Allocates $48.5 Million In Urgent Humanitarian Aid For Afghanistan  Afghanistan International افغانستان اینترنشنال

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7 d. ago WHO reports sharp increase in respiratory deaths in Afghanistan

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported an increase in respiratory-related deaths in Afghanistan, stating that 506 people died from respiratory diseases in January 2025. On Tuesday, March 4th, the WHO released a report revealing that the number of respiratory disease cases in Afghanistan in January 2025 increased by 54% compared to December 2024. According […] The post WHO reports sharp increase in respiratory deaths in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago UN provided humanitarian aid to over 20 million people last year

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that in 2024, humanitarian assistance will be provided to at least 20.4 million people in Afghanistan. This initiative aims to address the pressing needs of individuals in the country who are facing extreme hardships. On Wednesday, March 5, OCHA released a report […] The post UN provided humanitarian aid to over 20 million people last year appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Taliban representatives meet Indian Ambassador in Tehran to discuss strengthening ties

The Afghanistan Embassy in Tehran, under the Taliban administration, has confirmed that Fazl Mohammad Haqqani, the head of the embassy, recently held a meeting with Rudra Gaurav Shresth, the Indian Ambassador to Iran. In a statement issued on Monday, the embassy added that during the meeting, both parties emphasized the importance of developing bilateral cooperation […] The post Taliban representatives meet Indian Ambassador in Tehran to discuss strengthening ties appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago UNICEF warns of worsening crisis in Afghanistan, 22.9 million to need humanitarian aid in 2025

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced that in 2025, 22.9 million people, including 12 million children, will require humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan. In its latest report, UNICEF has warned that the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is continuing to worsen, and the country will face widespread humanitarian needs in 2025. The agency highlighted the […] The post UNICEF warns of worsening crisis in Afghanistan, 22.9 million to need humanitarian aid in 2025 appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago UN: Ramadan in Afghanistan arrives amid food insecurity affecting 15 million people

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says that this year’s Ramadan in Afghanistan arrives at a time when millions of Afghans do not know where their next meal will come from. The organization added that nearly 15 million Afghans are facing food insecurity. On Sunday, March2, OCHA wrote that currently, […] The post UN: Ramadan in Afghanistan arrives amid food insecurity affecting 15 million people appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago UN Chief warns US Aid Cuts will have dire consequences for Afghanistan

Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, has warned that the reduction in U.S. financial aid will have widespread impacts on the people of Afghanistan. In his speech on Friday, February 28, he highlighted the severe consequences of this funding cut. He emphasized that the decision would deprive over nine million people of access […] The post UN Chief warns US Aid Cuts will have dire consequences for Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago 3 million people displaces in Afghanistan due to Climate Disasters, 11 million at risk, warns IOM

Nearly 3 million people have been displaced in Afghanistan due to climate disasters since 2021, with 11 million still at high risk, warns the IOM. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), nearly nine million people in Afghanistan have been affected by climate-related disasters in the past year. Over 500,000 individuals have been displaced […] The post 3 million people displaces in Afghanistan due to Climate Disasters, 11 million at risk, warns IOM appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Heavy snowfall and rain kill 36 people and injure 40 across Afghanistan

Heavy snowfall and rain kill 36 people and injure 40 across Afghanistan  Yahoo

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2 w. ago Afghanistan: Heavy rainfall kills 29 people, victims swept away by floodwaters

Afghanistan: Heavy rainfall kills 29 people, victims swept away by floodwaters  Firstpost

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2 w. ago Japan donates $6 million to support refugees and displaced people in Afghanistan

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced the signing of an agreement worth approximately six million dollars with the government of Japan. This agreement is intended to provide support to returnee refugees, displaced Afghans, and the host communities in Afghanistan. The collaboration aims to address the pressing needs of these vulnerable groups, […] The post Japan donates $6 million to support refugees and displaced people in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago British couple in their 70s arrested by Taliban in Afghanistan: 'Most honourable people'

British couple in their 70s arrested by Taliban in Afghanistan: 'Most honourable people'  WION

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2 w. ago UNICEF: Over 19 million Afghans, half of them children, receive Humanitarian Aid

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced that over 19 million people in Afghanistan benefited from the organization’s humanitarian aid last year, with more than half of them being children. In a recent report, UNICEF stated that the aid provided covered various sectors, including health, education, nutrition, water sanitation, social protection, and child protection. Tajuddeen […] The post UNICEF: Over 19 million Afghans, half of them children, receive Humanitarian Aid appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Iran says Helmand Water Dispute with Afghanistan is still unresolved

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Ismail Baghaei, has stated that the issue of his country’s water rights with the Taliban remains unresolved. This comes amid previous claims suggesting that the matter had been settled. His remarks contradict earlier statements made by Iran’s ambassador to Kabul, who claimed that the long-standing dispute over water rights had been […] The post Iran says Helmand Water Dispute with Afghanistan is still unresolved appeared first on Khaama Press.

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last month ISIS claims responsibility for attack in Kunduz, Afghanistan

On Tuesday, ISIS claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that targeted a gathering in front of Kabul Bank in Kunduz. A news agency affiliated with ISIS, Amaq, reported that “hundreds of people, including Taliban security commanders,” were killed in the attack. A spokesperson for the local police in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province announced that five people, […] The post ISIS claims responsibility for attack in Kunduz, Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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