International

UNDP Launches Environmental Restoration Projects in Kapisa, Afghanistan

UNDP begins environmental restoration in Afghanistan's Kapisa province, aiding 80,000+ residents amid Taliban restrictions on development projects.

UN Warns Afghan Returnees Face Dire Conditions Amid Rising Numbers

UN warns aid falls short as thousands of Afghan returnees face harsh conditions and lack basic shelter amid growing forced…

Aid Efforts Hampered by Funding Shortfalls After Afghanistan Earthquake

UN warns of severe funding shortage crippling aid to Afghanistan earthquake victims as winter approaches and humanitarian needs escalate.

South Korea Donates $1 Million to Support Earthquake Victims in Eastern Afghanistan

South Korea donates $1M to earthquake victims in eastern Afghanistan as winter hits hard; UNHCR warns of rising humanitarian crisis…

Yemen’s Houthis Threaten to Close Bab al-Mandeb Strait Amid Rising Tensions

Yemen's Houthi official threatens to close Bab al-Mandeb if attacked, warning of retaliation on U.S. interests and Saudi oil facilities.

Iranian Officials Warn of Severe Water Shortage as Mashhad’s Main Dam Hits 20-Year Low

Water levels at Mashhad's Doosti Dam fall to a 20-year low, prompting Iranian officials to warn of an impending water…

Iran Considers Regional Summit to Ease Tensions Between Taliban and Pakistan

Iran may host a regional summit to reduce rising tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan, says Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Senior Tajik Delegation Meets with Taliban Officials in Kabul

A senior Tajik delegation visits Kabul to discuss security, trade, and diplomatic ties with the Taliban, raising talks of embassy…

Pakistan Demands Written Taliban Guarantee to Stop Cross-Border Attacks

Pakistan seeks a written Taliban guarantee to stop Afghan-based attacks, amid rising tensions, closed borders, and failed talks.

Senior Pakistani Official Blames Army for Insecurity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's senior minister accuses Pakistan's army of fueling insecurity and undermining peace talks with Afghanistan.