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UN-Habitat warns of crisis in Kabul's informal settlements
Updated : 7 months, 1 week 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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West Bengal: Flood situation worsens in Medinipur district
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The areas already affected by flooding are witnessing fresh inundation, intensifying the suffering of local residents.
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Plastics worsen Pakistan flood crisis, triggers health and climate fears:
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Over 280 people have died in Pakistan due to monsoon flooding, worsened by plastic waste choking drains. WWF-Pakistan warned of health risks, ecosystem damage, and rising microplastics, urging a ban on single-use plastics and stronger waste management.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan tells CM Ali Amin to block military operation in KP,
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Imran Khan urged KP CM Gandapur to block new military operations in tribal areas, warning they worsen army-public ties. In response, Gandapur launched jirgas with tribal elders to restore peace. The jirgas rejected displacement and called for talks with Afghanistan, Dawn reported.
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Measles kills 357 Afghan children in 6 months as UNICEF warns of deepening
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
UNICEF warns that measles has killed 357 children in Afghanistan in six months, with over 12 million children needing urgent aid. Rising malnutrition, disease, and mass deportations are worsening the crisis, while critical relief efforts risk collapse due to a major funding shortfall.
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Afghanistan harbours major terror groups despite Taliban's Doha pledge, wa
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghanistan remains a hub for terror groups like ISIS-K, TTP, and Al-Qaeda despite the Doha Agreement, says SIGAR. The Taliban's support for militants and harsh policies have worsened insecurity, stalled diplomacy, and deepened the humanitarian crisis, leaving the country and region at risk,
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Kabul residents decry worsening power outages, demand urgent action
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Kabul residents are facing severe power outages, with some getting less than six hours of electricity daily. They urge the authorities and Breshna to take urgent action. Former Breshna CEO says long-term infrastructure upgrades are needed to resolve the crisis, reported Tolo News.
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Balochistan grapples with deadly mine accidents and surge in poppy cultiva
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Balochistan faces deadly coal mine accidents and rising poppy cultivation, raising concerns among residents and lawmakers. Officials warn that the spread of poppy farming threatens youth and society, calling for urgent action to prevent a worsening drug crisis.
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US envoy visits Gaza aid site amid deepening starvation crisis
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
US envoy Steve Witkoff visited a US-backed food aid site in Gaza amid a worsening hunger crisis. Along with Ambassador Mike Huckabee, he will help finalize a new aid plan and brief President Trump after the visit, according to CNN.
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Nearly 1.2 million Afghans return from Pakistan since Sept 2023: UNHCR
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Nearly 1.2 million Afghans have returned from Pakistan since September 2023, many to harsh conditions. UNHCR warns of a worsening crisis, urging urgent aid as returnees face shortages of housing, jobs, and services in fragile Afghanistan.
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WHO extends global travel restrictions on Pakistan over polio concerns
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The WHO has extended international travel restrictions on Pakistan for three more months due to the continued spread of wild poliovirus. The virus remains active in several regions, and cross-border movement worsens the risk. The WHO praised Pakistan's efforts but said polio eradication by 2
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Afghanistan remains world's most food-insecure country: FAO report
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Afghanistan remains the world's most food-insecure country, with over 12 million needing urgent aid and 75% facing livelihood instability. Drought, poverty, and restrictions on women worsen the crisis. The FAO and WFP warn that without urgent global support, hunger-related deaths will rise,
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