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Afghanistan
India Reaffirms Commitment to Afghanistan’s Development and Education
DID Press: Randhir Jaiswal has reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Afghanistan, saying development and education remain key priorities in New Delhi’s engagement with the Afghan people. Speaking on India’s policy toward Afghanistan, Jaiswal said New Delhi’s approach remains unchanged and…
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Afghanistan Ranked Among World’s 5 Most Neglected Displacement Crises
DID Press: Norwegian Refugee Council has warned that Afghanistan has become the world’s fifth-largest displacement crisis amid a sharp decline in international humanitarian assistance and worsening economic conditions. In its latest report, the NRC said Afghanistan ranks fifth among countries…
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UNAMA Warns of Worsening Climate Crisis in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has warned that Afghanistan is facing an escalating climate and environmental crisis that threatens livelihoods, food security, and social stability across the country. In a report released to coincide with World Environment Day,…
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Wheat Harvest Expected to Rise Over 50% in Herat Province
DID Press: Authorities from the Taliban-run Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock in Herat Province say wheat production has seen a significant increase this year, with rain-fed wheat yields expected to rise by more than 50% compared to last year.…
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US Fully Suspends Financial Aid to Afghanistan
DID Press: US Department of State has announced that all financial assistance from Washington to Afghanistan has been suspended until further notice, following a directive from President Donald Trump. The decision comes amid growing warnings from the United Nations and…
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Russia Awaits Official Request to Deliver Aid to Afghanistan
DID Press: Russia has stated that humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan is ready and can be delivered if formally requested by Kabul, according to Moscow’s special envoy on Afghanistan. Zamir Kabulov said Russia has received authorization to provide humanitarian aid and…
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ICRC Distributes Agricultural Aid to 250 Farmers in Balkh’s Dowlatabad District
DID Press: The International Committee of the Red Cross has distributed agricultural equipment to 250 farmers in Dowlatabad District in northern Afghanistan. According to officials, the assistance package included wheat harvesting machines and tarpaulins, aimed at strengthening food security, reducing…
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FAO Warns of Dry, Hot Winter Threatening Afghanistan’s Agriculture
DID Press: UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has forecast a drier and warmer-than-average winter for Afghanistan in 2025–2026, raising concerns about water shortages and agricultural impacts. According to the FAO report, precipitation from December 2025 through February 2026 is…
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Afghanistan Poised to Remain World’s Largest Humanitarian Crisis in 2026
DID Press: UN and its humanitarian partners warn that Afghanistan will remain one of the world’s largest and most complex humanitarian crises in 2026, as the country continues to experience severe food insecurity, climate-driven disasters, and the mass return of…
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Saudi Arabia Grants $1M to Boost Agriculture, Food Security in Afghanistan
DID Press: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced that Saudi Arabia has provided $1 million to support agriculture and strengthen food security in Afghanistan. The funding is channeled through the Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund, managed by the…
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