Winter air pollution worsens in Kabul as residents burn low-quality fuel
Several residents said economic hardship had left families with little choice but to use cheap and hazardous materials.
Afghanistan
Immigration, US
US lawmakers urge Trump to reverse halt on Afghan immigration processing
“The horrific actions of one individual should not be used to vilify every individual from Afghanistan who legally seeks to.
Afghanistan
Japan approves $19.5 million in additional aid for Afghanistan
Japan’s latest pledge brings its total assistance to Afghanistan to more than $549 million since the Taliban returned to power.
Security
UN report says Taliban absorbed former fighters from terrorist groups into security ranks
The report said ISIL-K remains resilient, continues to claim attacks, and poses threats inside Afghanistan and externally.
Afghanistan
Earthquake jolts northern Afghanistan
The quake’s epicentre was in Nahrin district of Baghlan province, the USGS said.
Human Rights
Taliban flog 18 people in Kabul
A day earlier, the Taliban publicly flogged four people in the northern provinces of Jawzjan and Balkh on similar charges.
Immigration
Iran and Pakistan deport more than 6,000 Afghan migrants in a single day
The data showed that 4,591 Afghans were deported from Pakistan and 1,691 from Iran in one day.
Afghanistan, Health
India reaffirms health cooperation with Afghanistan, dispatches medicines and CT scanner
As part of the engagement, India made a symbolic handover of cancer medicines and vaccines, the ministry said.
Economy, Women
Afghan girl barred from school runs Kabul handicrafts shop to support family
Zahra Alizada says the business allows her to earn an income while continuing her education informally.
Immigration
UN chief warns of rising hate and division fueled by poor migration policies
On International Migrants Day, António Guterres urges governments to ensure safe and dignified migration amid mounting global displacement.