Afghanistan: Online schools flooded with applications from high school girls
As girls flock to online schools they face plenty of challenges due to regular power outages, slow internet speed and the lack of computers
Afghanistan
Videos
Yaad Yaar Mehraban with Amb Said Tayeb Jawad
In this program, host Mujeeb Arez interviews Said Tayeb Jawad, Afghanistan’s former ambassador in Washington, London and Moscow about his life and his political and cultural activities.
Videos
Afghanistan: Women’s radio station back on air in Balkh
A radio station run by women, for women, in Balkh province is back on air after it was forced to close down in 2020 due to damage sustained in a fire.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Rain and hail wreaks havoc on Laghman and Nangarhar provinces
Hailstorms have devastated thousands of acres of crops across the two eastern provinces, while dozens of houses have been destroyed.
Afghanistan
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”.
World
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
Business
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
South Asia
India: Rahul Gandhi says he will not stop asking Indian PM questions
The defamation case was filed in connection with comments Gandhi made in a speech that many deemed insulting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
World
Biden says US is prepared to act ‘forcefully’ to protect Americans
"Make no mistake: the United States does not … seek conflict with Iran, but be prepared for us to act forcefully to protect our people," Biden told reporters during an official visit to Canada.
Sports
Cricket: Afghanistan achieve first-ever international victory against Pakistan
In this match, all-rounder Mohammad Nabi made 38 runs and Afghanistan completed the target of 93 runs while 13 balls were left.