UN Seeks $1.71 Billion for Afghanistan’s 2026 Humanitarian Crisis
UN launches $1.71B appeal for Afghanistan’s 2026 crisis, targeting 21.9M in need amid climate shocks and mass returnee influx.
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UN launches $1.71B appeal for Afghanistan’s 2026 crisis, targeting 21.9M in need amid climate shocks and mass returnee influx.
FAO distributes 87,400 wheat packages to Afghan farmers to combat acute hunger affecting 17.4 million people this winter.
Four civilians killed in latest Afghan-Pakistan border clash, escalating tensions since 2021. Both sides trade blame as ceasefire falters.
A magnitude-6 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills over 800, injures 2,800, with authorities urgently seeking international aid amid rescue challenges.
Rescue operations escalate in Afghanistan’s Kunar province after 6.0 magnitude earthquake leaves 812 dead. Aid delivery and hospital updates highlight urgent needs.
China supports Russia’s engagement with Afghanistan’s interim government, emphasizing regional stability and international cooperation in reconstruction efforts.
The Taliban-led Afghan government has announced a prisoner exchange with the United States, facilitated by Qatar, signaling a potential step toward normalizing relations between the two countries.
Three years after the conflict’s end, Afghanistan faces a challenging path to reconstruction. With peace restored, the Afghan people are striving to rebuild their nation amidst deep-rooted issues.
Khalil Rahman Haqqani, Afghanistan’s acting minister for refugees and repatriation, was killed in a blast inside the ministry’s headquarters in Kabul, officials confirm.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi proposed four key suggestions for Afghanistan’s reconstruction and stability during an informal meeting with Russia, Pakistan, and Iran in New York.
The U.S. War on Terror left a tragic legacy in Afghanistan, with countless lives lost and ongoing humanitarian crises. This article explores the devastating impact on Afghan society.
Flood survivors in central Afghanistan’s Ghor Province face severe aid shortages after catastrophic floods destroyed their homes and livelihoods, forcing families like Mohammad Hassan’s to seek refuge at relocation sites.
At least 10 people were killed and three are missing after heavy rains triggered flash floods in southern Afghanistan’s Zabul province, causing widespread devastation among local communities.
At least 35 people have been killed and 250 injured after flash floods struck eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, causing widespread devastation and prompting urgent calls for humanitarian aid.
China and Tajikistan jointly advocate for an inclusive Afghan government during President Xi Jinping’s state visit, emphasizing regional peace and cooperation.
Severe flooding caused by heavy rains in central Afghanistan has left at least 50 people dead, officials reported. Rescue efforts are underway as communities grapple with the devastating aftermath.
Heavy rains on May 10 triggered devastating flash floods across northern Afghanistan, killing over 330 people and wreaking havoc in Baghlan, Takhar, Badakhshan, and Ghor provinces.
Ongoing heavy rains in Afghanistan have claimed 29 lives over the past four days, with fatalities across ten provinces. Over 100 people have died this month due to flooding, affecting thousands of families.
Sixty people have died and 23 injured in Afghanistan due to heavy snowfall and freezing weather over the past three weeks, the national disaster authority reports.
A devastating magnitude-6.3 earthquake in Afghanistan’s Herat province has killed over 2,400 people, obliterated villages, and left survivors in dire need of aid.