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India airlifts 21 tonnes of earthquake aid to Kabul, says EAM Jaishankar
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India has airlifted 21 tonnes of earthquake relief materials to Kabul, including blankets, tents, medicines, and water purifiers, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said. He added that India will continue monitoring the situation and send more humanitarian aid in the coming days.
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EAM Jaishankar speaks to Afghan FM, announces quake relief
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, conveyed condolences over the earthquake deaths, and announced that India has sent 1,000 tents and 15 tonnes of food, with more relief aid to follow.
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Afghanistan, Pakistan and China vow stronger cooperation against terror gr
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China agreed to boost cooperation against terror groups, including TTP, at a trilateral meeting in Kabul, Tolo News reported. Leaders highlighted peace, stability, and economic ties, while experts expressed doubts, citing Pakistan's conflicting approach and decl
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Afghanistan, China, Pakistan hold 6th meeting of foreign ministers in Kabu
Updated : 7 months ago IST
In a post on X, the Afghan foreign ministry wrote, ""In this meeting, alongside reviewing the decisions of previous meetings, emphasis was placed on strengthening relations between the three countries in the political, economic, and transit sectors."
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Chinese FM meets Afghan counterpart in Kabul after Delhi visit
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets his Afghan counterpart, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Kabul on Wednesday, after his two-day visit to Delhi.
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PTM Holland chapter highlights Kabul Khel Jirga, appeals for flood relief
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The tribe firmly asserted that they would not permit their land to be taken under the guise of an "operation." They stated, "If it comes to it, we will be buried in our own homes and rooms, but we will not abandon our land."
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Former Afghan President Karzai condemns alleged Pakistani airstrike in Nur
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai condemned a reported Pakistani airstrike in Nuristan, urging respect for Afghanistan's sovereignty and international law. Taliban authorities remain silent, while reports suggest the strike may have targeted TTP positions, further straining Kabul-Islamaba
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Kabul residents struggle daily amid severe water shortages and queues
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Residents of Kabul's District 13 face severe water shortages, waiting in long queues daily. Officials and experts urge coordinated efforts and infrastructure projects, like dam water transfers, to address the crisis. The government is working on plans to improve water supply and reduce the h
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US blocked Afghan FM's visit to Pakistan over UN travel ban waiver: Report
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to Dawn, Muttaqi was scheduled to visit Pakistan on August 4 as part of a recent push to improve relations between Kabul and Islamabad. The engagement followed Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's earlier visit to Kabul, which had been facilitated by Chi
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Afghanistan faces power crisis as electricity imports drop
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan's electricity imports from Tajikistan have dropped, causing shortages in Kabul. Despite using thermal generators, supply lasts only 12-13 hours daily. Officials urge large investments in domestic energy. A $10 billion plan for 10,000 MW renewable projects was recently signed to a
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IOM sounds alarm over 1.5 million Afghan deportations in 2025
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan faces a major crisis as 1.5 million migrants, nearly half women and girls, are forcibly deported from neighboring countries in 2025. The UN warns of increased risks like poverty and violence, while the caretaker government denies these concerns, claiming women's rights are protec
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UN-Habitat warns of crisis in Kabul's informal settlements
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kabul now hosts over 40% of Afghanistan's urban population, most living in unsafe informal settlements lacking basic services. UN-Habitat warns these areas face rising climate risks and urgent investment is needed to prevent worsening humanitarian and environmental crises, according to Khaam
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