Afghanistan

Ramadhan in Afghanistan: A time of faith and community services

Apr 03, 2023 11:27

Muslims in Afghanistan are observing the holy month of Ramadhan, with fasting, giving charity, and displaying religious devotion. Despite political challenges and economic hardships, many Afghans are trying to seek solace in religious practice in this month.
UN: Taliban restrictions deal hefty blow to women's businesses in Afghanistan

Apr 01, 2023 09:27

A new report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has revealed that women's businesses in Afghanistan are severely affected by the Taliban's increasing restrictions.
At least 6 killed after powerful blast near Afghan Foreign Ministry in Kabul

Mar 27, 2023 09:56

At least six people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a powerful blast ripped through a highly fortified area near the Afghan Foreign Ministry in downtown Kabul on Monday, local officials said.
Strong earthquake hits northern Afghanistan, Pakistan

Mar 22, 2023 02:29

A strong earthquake lasting for at least 30 seconds was felt across much of Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India Tuesday night, with the United States Geological Survey putting the magnitude at 6.5.
Nowruz in Afghanistan: A celebration of hope, resilience

Mar 21, 2023 03:01

Afghanistan has been celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year for centuries. It is usually a colorful and joyous festival, welcoming spring and a new life.
Taliban attack Daesh hideouts in N Afghanistan, kill terrorists

Mar 19, 2023 05:36

Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban say they have conducted “a crushing operation” against the Daesh hideouts in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, killing members of the Takfiri terrorist group.
Afghan couples marry in mass wedding to promote Islamic culture

Mar 12, 2023 02:43

The 15th of Shaban, a month in the Islamic calendar, marks the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (May God hasten his reappearance), the last Shias' Imam. It is one of the most celebrated occasions in Afghanistan and the rest of the Islamic world. It is an occasion when most marriages take place. In one of the festivities, more than 30 couples tied the knot in a mass wedding in Kabul.
Iran censures terrorist attack on journalists in northern Afghanistan

Mar 11, 2023 11:04

Iran has condemned a bomb attack at a cultural center during an event for journalists in Afghanistan's northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif.
UN: Malnutrition surges among mothers in Afghanistan

Mar 10, 2023 05:04

This year’s International Women’s Day has seen the United Nations raising the alarm about the situation of women in Afghanistan. UNICEF has announced that the number of malnourished pregnant and breastfeeding women in the country has increased by 49 percent.
Taliban governor of Afghan province killed in bomb attack

Mar 09, 2023 08:50

The Taliban governor of Afghanistan's northern province of Balkh, known for fighting against the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group, has been killed in a bomb attack.