“The MI-17 model helicopter of the air force, which was busy in a rescue operation to recover bodies from a river in Firoz Koah city this morning, made an emergency landing due to technical problems. As a result, one on board was killed and 12 others were injured,” Hamas said. Without providing more details, the
ISLAMABAD — An Afghan military helicopter crashed on Wednesday in Ghor province in western Afghanistan, killing at least one person, the Taliban defense ministry said. The crash of the MI-17 was caused by a technical problem, according to a statement. The helicopter was on a rescue mission after a vehicle carrying civilians plunged into a
During his greetings at the General Audience Pope Francis appeals to the international community to step in with aid and support for Afghanistan that has been struck by deadly floods. He also reminds the faithful to pray for peace. By Linda Bordoni Pope Francis turned his attention to the people of Afghanistan “who have been
Unprecedented flash floods wreak havoc in Afghanistan, leaving devastation in their wake and plunging the nation into crisis. Nearly 315 people have died, and over 1,600 have suffered injuries in catastrophic flash floods that swept through various provinces in Afghanistan on Friday, May 10. Authorities have declared a state of emergency in response to the situation. Northern Baghlan province
Recent diplomatic overtures between China and Afghanistan have sparked discussions about the potential implications for the broader Central Asian region. China’s engagement with the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, marked by the acceptance of the Taliban-appointed ambassador and the official appointment of China’s ambassador to Afghanistan, holds significant implications across various spheres – economic, geopolitical, and
GENEVA — U.N. agencies are banding together in coordination with Afghanistan’s de facto Taliban rulers to aid hundreds of thousands of survivors of devastating flash floods that struck northeastern Afghanistan Friday. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, or OCHA, reported Monday that search and rescue operations continue. It said that 14 U.N.
Perpetuating instability in Afghanistan remains a point of concern for regional stakeholders. Definitely, neighboring countries of Afghanistan are in a state of constant discomfort amid unsettled issues awaiting a rational response from Kabul. Much of the concerns revolve around regional security, however, the brewing humanitarian crisis has also drawn the attention of unbiased international keen observers. This phenomenon emerged
Announcing the ban on collaborating with Afghanistan International, Taliban information and culture ministry spokesman Khubaib Ghufran said it had “violated professional standards and crossed moral and legal boundaries” and cited 10 reasons, including its alleged campaigning against the Taliban government. “Among other things, we are accused of falsifying facts and spreading disinformation and yet we
In Mazar, Balkh Province, 30-year-old Najiba* had established a women’s organization in 2019 and was working as a manager at a private company. But after losing her job following the Taliban takeover, she decided to focus her energy on her organization. With support from UN Women since January 2024, Najiba can now pay her 10
David McBride, a former army lawyer, was sentenced to almost six years in prison for leaking classified information exposing alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan. McBride, 60, pleaded guilty to charges including theft and sharing secret documents with the media. McBride’s conviction raised concerns about whistleblower protections in Australia. An Australian judge sentenced a former