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Measles kills 357 Afghan children in 6 months as UNICEF warns of deepening
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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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Pakistan: Protests erupt in Bajaur as unannounced military operation claim
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Residents in Bajaur's Lowi Mamund tehsil protested a sudden military operation and curfew, saying it caused civilian deaths and hardships. They demanded an end to the operation, arguing that force has only worsened peace and stability in the region, according to a Dawn report.
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis pays respects to mortal remains of Pramil
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Medhe, the fourth Sanchalika of the organization had been unwell for the past three months, and her condition worsened in the last 15 days. She passed away at 9:05 AM at the Devi Ahilya Mandir in Nagpur, where she resided, according to a statement by the Rashtra Sevika Samiti.
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'Will recognise Palestine if Israel doesn't stop Gaza crisis' UK PM says
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Starmer told a special meeting of his Cabinet that "now was the right time to move this position forward" because of the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and the diminishing prospects of a peace process.
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Gaza death toll tops 60,000 amid rising famine, malnutrition
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October 2023, as famine worsens and aid remains restricted. Al Jazeera reports rising malnutrition, especially among children, with severe health impacts. Despite brief pauses in fighting, Israeli attacks continue, deepening the humanit
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