Afghanistan: At least 80 people die amid drop in winter temperatures
Sources said that at least 18 people, including nine men, five women, and four children, have died in Jawzjan....
At least 8 people wounded as blast derails train in Pakistan
According to Pakistani officials, as a result of the blast, six bogies of the train derailed, leaving at least eight people injuried....
US citizens get chance to play role in resettling refugees under new program
The US State Department during the first year of the Welcome Corps aims to line up 10,000 Americans who can help 5,000 refugees adjust to life in the United Sta...
UN delegation meets Taliban officials in Kandahar
A United Nations delegation led by UN deputy chief Amina Mohammed met Taliban officials in Kandahar province on Thursday....
Taliban orders faces of shop mannequins to be covered up
The Taliban has also ordered pictures to be taken down in barber shops and beauty salons, while women have been banned from appearing in adverts...
UNESCO dedicates this year’s International Day of Education to girls and women of Afghanistan
The UN agency is also working to provide distance education opportunities for girls and women through Afghan media outlets, especially radio stations...
Afghans continue to risk migrant trail despite extreme winter
Herat hospital officials say among the patients being treated for frostbite are 10 are in critical condition, while six others are stable...
Deputy UN chief in Afghanistan ‘to take stock of situation’: UNAMA
The UN delegation noted they were encouraged by exemptions being introduced that have allowed some NGOs to resume some humanitarian activities...