The European Union (EU) has announced a 25 million euros contribution through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to strengthen community resilience and promote more nutritious diets across Afghanistan. “The European Union’s new contribution to WFP demonstrates our continued commitment to the Afghan people, notably women, children, and vulnerable local communities,” said Veronika Boskovic-Pohar, […] The post EU announces 25 million euros to boost food security and resilience in Afghanistan first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

A Pakistan military court on Thursday convicted former spy chief Faiz Hamid, handing him a 14-year jail sentence on a series of charges including interference in the country’s politics, the army said, Reuters reported. The post Pakistan’s ex-spy chief sentenced to 14 years in jail first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

The Freedom of Expression Center warns that journalists in Afghanistan face increasing threats, censorship, and harassment, putting press freedom and independent reporting at serious risk. On Human Rights Day, the Center for Freedom of Expression warned that journalists and media defenders in Afghanistan face worsening repression and restricted civil liberties. The report highlighted arbitrary arrests, […] The post Center for Freedom of Expression: Journalists’ Situation in Afghanistan Remains Alarming appeared first on Khaama Press.

The Taliban has arrested four young Afghan men for "promoting alien culture” because they wore outfits like those of the leading male characters in the British historical crime drama Peaky Blinders.

The UN is rebuilding a school in Herat, providing education for 400 students whose school was destroyed in an earthquake, supporting community recovery. The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has begun reconstructing Laklak Khana School in Herat’s Rabat-Sangi district, which was destroyed by an earthquake two years ago. The school will accommodate 400 students […] The post UN Rebuilding Herat School for 400 Students Destroyed in Earthquake appeared first on Khaama Press.

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warns that 1.7 million children in Afghanistan face deadly malnutrition amid severe winter conditions, funding shortfalls, and stalled aid deliveries. The UN has warned of a growing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, where 1.7 million children are at risk of death due to severe malnutrition. Tom Fletcher, UN Deputy Secretary-General for […] The post 1.7 Million Children at Risk of Death in Afghanistan: Tom Fletcher appeared first on Khaama Press.

India condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan at the UN Security Council, calling the attacks unlawful, deadly to civilians, and a threat to regional stability. India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes inside Afghanistan, saying they killed women and children and violated international law. He made the remarks on Wednesday, December 10, […] The post India Condemns Pakistan Airstrikes on Afghanistan at UN Security Council appeared first on Khaama Press.

Jennifer Locetta, the U.S. representative to the United Nations for Special Political Affairs, told the Security Council on Wednesday that international engagement with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has so far produced no meaningful results, and UNAMA’s mandate must be reassessed. “As we have heard, the people of Afghanistan continue to endure significant hardships, including […] The post U.S. urges UNAMA mandate review over lack of results in Afghanistan first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Amir Saeed Iravani, Iran’s envoy to the United Nations, has stated that forming an inclusive government in Afghanistan is crucial to preventing the re-emergence of conflict. Speaking at Wednesday’s UN Security Council meeting on the Situation in Afghanistan, Iravani said: “Establishing a truly inclusive government that genuinely represents the people is essential for achieving lasting […] The post Iran says an inclusive government in Afghanistan is essential to prevent renewed conflict first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

A group of religious scholars convened at Kabul University, where they underscored that Afghanistan’s territory must not be used to threaten or harm any other nation. According to the statement of the gathering, obtained by Ariana News, all Muslims are obligated to refrain from using Afghan soil against another country. The document states that if […] The post Gathering of scholars in Kabul stresses ban on using Afghan soil against other countries first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

President Donald Trump’s administration officially launched his “Trump Gold Card” visa program on Wednesday to provide a pathway, with a steep price, for non-U.S. citizens to get expedited permission to live in the United States. The website Trumpcard.gov, complete with an “apply now” button, allows interested applicants to pay a $15,000 fee to the Department […] The post Trump launches gold card program for expedited visas with a $1 million price tag first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Iran told the UN Security Council that Afghanistan risks renewed instability and conflict unless a genuinely inclusive government is formed to bridge deepening political divisions. Iran has warned that rising tensions in Afghanistan are linked to the absence of an inclusive government, cautioning that renewed conflict could emerge if political gaps remain unresolved. Amir Saeid […] The post Iran Warns UN That Lack of Inclusive Government Could Ignite New Conflict in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

The UN Security Council warns Afghanistan’s human rights situation is sharply deteriorating as new restrictions intensify pressure on women, journalists, civil society and daily freedoms. The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, 10 December, voiced deep concern over Afghanistan’s worsening human rights situation and urged the Taliban to reverse policies that have intensified the country’s […] The post UN Security Council Warns of Deepening Human Rights Crisis in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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Georgette Gagnon, Deputy Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, stated in her latest report to the UN Security Council that Media freedom in Afghanistan has become increasingly restricted. In her report, released on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, Gagnon said: “Media freedom is increasingly restricted. Journalists face intimidation, detention, and censorship, reducing the space […] The post ‘Media freedom is increasingly restricted’ in Afghanistan: Gagnon first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Kamal ud-Din Behzad’s miniature art style has been officially registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage under Afghanistan’s name. UNESCO has added the miniature art tradition of Kamal ud-Din Behzad to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity under the name of Afghanistan. The organization said the craft is central to preserving […] The post Kamal ud-Din Behzad’s Miniature Style Registered by UNESCO as World Heritage Under Afghanistan’s Name appeared first on Khaama Press.

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In the 31st match of the fifth season of the Afghanistan Champions League, Arman FC delivered a dominant performance, defeating Istiqlal Kabul with a convincing 3–0 victory. In Wednesday’s 32nd fixture, Sarsabz Yashlar also impressed, overcoming Ettifaq Khanzadah with a solid 4–1 win and securing another valuable three points. The competition continues tomorrow (Thursday) with […] The post Commanding wins for Arman FC and Sarsabz Yashlar in Afghanistan Champions League first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate said in a statement on Wednesday that Gilles Bertrand, the newly appointed EU Special Envoy for Afghanistan, has assured the IEA of the continuation of EU assistance to the country. Bertrand made these remarks during a meeting with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs. […] The post Bertrand assures Muttaqi of continuation of EU assistance to Afghanistan first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Tensions between Kabul and Islamabad continue to rise, prompting renewed concern among regional stakeholders and pushing mediation efforts into a critical phase. With relations worsening and no signs of a breakthrough, diplomatic actors are ramping up attempts to steer both sides toward dialogue and de-escalation. Diplomatic sources say political engagement remains the only viable path […] The post Regional powers intensify mediation as Kabul–Islamabad tensions escalate first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

The United States warns that excluding women from Afghanistan’s workforce could severely damage the country’s economic growth and long-term development prospects. Afghanistan’s economic growth faces serious challenges as half of its population, women remains excluded from economic activity, a senior UN official warned. Stephen Rodriguez, UN Development Programme (UNDP) representative in Afghanistan, stated on Wednesday, […] The post US Warns Excluding Women from Workforce Threatens Afghanistan’s Economic Future appeared first on Khaama Press.

UNICEF underscores that sustained support is crucial to ensuring Afghan children “have the chance to survive and thrive” despite one of the world’s most complex and protracted crises. The post Nearly 22 million Afghans will need aid next year as crises deepen first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Measles and ARI outbreaks remain particularly concerning amid low vaccination coverage, harsh winter conditions, and limited access to primary healthcare. The post Over half a million Afghans receive health aid in October as infections surge first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

The World Health Organization has urged that all people in Afghanistan have access to healthcare, warning restrictions on women’s medical services violate basic human rights.The World Health Organization (WHO) has marked Human Rights Day by stressing that access to healthcare is a fundamental human right for all people in Afghanistan. Edwin Ceniza Salvador, WHO Representative […] The post UN Urges Healthcare Access for All Amid Restrictions on Women’s Medical Services in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

UNAMA said that human rights must be upheld as essential daily necessities in Afghanistan, stressing severe restrictions still deny many basic freedoms. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), in a statement issued on December 10 to mark Human Rights Day, said human rights must be treated as “everyday essentials” that enable dignity, opportunity […] The post UN Says Women, Former Officials Still at Risk in Afghanistan on Human Rights Day appeared first on Khaama Press.