Afghanistan: Women’s radio station back on air in Balkh
Rabia Balkhi Radio officials said they currently have 11 employees, of which 10 are women....
US declares emergency after tornado devastation in Mississippi
Search and rescue operations resumed at sunrise, despite warnings of severe weather and possible tornadoes in a number of states....
Three women arrested as they hold rally in Kabul
The women chanted “education is our right”, “education, work, freedom”, “women in Afghanistan are sign of this country”....
MSF coordinator voices concern on the future of migrant rescue operations
Under the new law, ships have to sail to port ‘without delay’ after a rescue, rather than remain at sea looking for other migrant boats...
Herat businesswomen upbeat over slight increase in sales since Nowruz
The women’s chamber of business in the province says the increase in sales, although small, has brought hope to female entrepreneurs...
At least 23 people killed in Mississippi tornado and storms
Four people were missing as search and rescue teams combed through the destruction looking for survivors after the storm struck Silver City....
Afghanistan: Snowfall, heavy rain leave at least three dead
Nine provinces across the country were hit by severe snow and rain storms this week which left 750 homes damaged or destroyed...
Taliban says claims of an emboldened Daesh in Afghanistan are ‘untrue’
Mujahid accused the US of exaggerating the situation around Daesh and said their attitude it ‘aiding and abetting’ Daesh insurgents...