More than £7m in funding to support Afghanistan refugees in Hampshire

The ‘Hampshire Resettlement Support Service’ has worked in the county since 2021. The service ensures the council supports Afghan refugees from the time they arrive in areas like understanding benefits, finances, health, registering for GP, education, …

Oman and Afghanistan explore means to further enhance bilateral trade relations

Muscat: Faisal Abdullah Al Rawas, Chairman of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) received here on Wednesday Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan. The meeting comes within the context of promoting relations …

Aid cuts forces closure of 18 health centers in Afghanistan

KABUL (Pajhwok): Save the Children organization in a report has said at least 18 health facilities supported by this organization and their partners in Afghanistan have been closed due to loss of funding. Only 14 Save the Children-run clinics have enough …

MSF records one child died from measles each day in 2025 Afghanistan

Our teams in Afghanistan are reporting an alarming surge of measles at three hospitals where we provide support. We have seen nearly 4,799 children suspected of having measles in the first eight weeks of 2025 at these three hospitals. Community-level, …

Afghanistan: Opium prices approach historic peaks, crime syndicates benefit

One kilogramme of opium cost $750 last year, up from $75 just three years ago, compensating sellers for the loss in overall production and poppy fields, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). “Heroin and opium seizures are down about 50 per …

Clashes kill 2 in east Afghanistan

KABUL, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Two siblings lost their lives and their father was injured in intense clashes between nomads and local residents in eastern Afghanistan's Wardak province, local media reported on Wednesday. The incident happened late Tuesday …

India says ‘special’ ties have been foundation of engagement with Afghanistan

(Last Updated On: )China on Monday called on the international community to maintain engagement with the Islamic Emirate government of Afghanistan and to expand economic cooperation and humanitarian assistance with the country. Addressing the United …

Ireland scrap home series against Afghanistan over fund crunch

National Sports Ireland scrap cricket home series against Afghanistan over fund crunch West Indies will play six limited-...

Thomson Reuters Ireland have cancelled a multi-format series against Afghanistan this year due to financial reasons, but the Afghan board is hopeful it will be played next year. West Indies will play six limited-overs matches in Ireland in May-June before …

Royal Office Minister receives Afghanistan’s Acting FM, Ambassadors of Iraq, Romania

Muscat: Gen. Sultan Mohammed Al Nu’mani, Minister of the Royal Office received in his office on Wednesday Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, the two sides …