Unprecedented snowfall damages fruit trees in Afghanistan
Gula Jan, 53, who owns apricot and apple orchards, said the snowfall has wiped out his family's income.
Business
Afghanistan
April 30 marks sixth anniversary of Kabul attack that killed nine journalists
On the same day, Ahmad Shah, a local BBC journalist, was killed in an armed attack in Khost province.
Sports
Herat residents say Taliban prevented celebrations of national futsal team’s victory
According to locals, Taliban forces reacted strongly to celebrations held at the Herat Sports Stadium, where people were dancing and clapping.
Business
Taliban inaugurates construction on unfinished dam project in Herat
Located in the Karkh district of Herat, the Paishdan Dam is designed to store 45 million cubic meters of water.
Sports
Afghanistan celebrates national team’s qualification for 2024 Futsal World Cup
Afghanistan earned its first-ever spot in the Futsal World Cup by defeating Kyrgyzstan 5-3.
World
Thousands rally in Australian capitals to demand action against gender violence
The rallies were spurred by a wave of violence that the government says has resulted in a woman being killed every four days this year.
South Asia
Voter turnout in India’s Uttar Pradesh drops in second phase of voting
Almost 1 billion people in the world's most populous nation are eligible to vote, with results set for June 4.
World
Blinken meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing
Blinken is due to spend several hours with Wang across closed-door meetings at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse and a working lunch as the two sides try to maintain progress in ties despite a broad and thorny agenda.
Afghanistan
Pakistan faces greater challenges from Afghanistan than wars with India, says Pakistani envoy
"Moreover, Afghanistan remains a constant concern in Pakistan's regional strategy for over four decades," he added.
Women
Afghanistan: Female artisans in Jawzjan struggle with market access
These women cite the local reluctance to purchase domestic products as a significant obstacle. They are calling on international institutions to provide support and business opportunities.