Gaza could face famine in six weeks, WFP official warns
A UN-backed report released in March indicated that famine was imminent, likely starting by May in northern Gaza and potentially spreading throughout the enclave by July.
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Afghanistan
Activists say State Department report covers only fraction of ‘Taliban crimes’
The women's protest movement believes that many Afghan citizens, particularly women, are imprisoned in Taliban jails
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Afghans embrace kite flying amid Taliban restrictions
In Balkh, kite sellers note that their clientele extends across the country, with many young Afghans eager to keep this cultural pastime thriving.
Afghanistan
Taliban enforces ban on hair, beard styling in Kabul barbershops
Barbershop owners report that Taliban members routinely visit to ensure compliance with these new regulations.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan on brink of climate catastrophe, UN warns
Afghanistan, a landlocked country in south-central Asia with a diverse population of approximately 38 million, has endured significant political turmoil and international sanctions that threaten to erode years of progress.
World
Israeli strikes on Rafah kill 22, mostly children
Israel has conducted near-daily air raids on Rafah, where more than half of Gaza’s 2.3 million population has sought refuge from fighting elsewhere.
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Parisians march against racism, police violence after ban on protest is overturned
The protest was organized by 51 groups and dedicated to the memory of all young people who have been "victims of police, judicial, and prison crimes."
South Asia
Gunmen kill 7 customs officials in western Pakistan
No group has claimed responsibility for these attacks, which began on Thursday. Police are currently investigating the incidents.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Drone sightings persist in Parwan
The footage, which shows the drone flying over this central province, underscores ongoing concerns among the populace regarding aerial surveillance activities.
Afghanistan
250,000 Afghan children deported or returned from Pakistan lack basic necessities
The lack of employment opportunities compounds their challenges, with 47% of deportees stating that no jobs are available, and 81% lacking employable skills.