Author: Taneen
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UNICEF: Escalating Conflict in Yemen Has Plunged More Than 12 Million Children Into a Deeper Crisis
Following the resumption of conflict in parts of Yemen, more than 104,000 people, including over 57,000 children, have been displaced from their homes in just the past two weeks. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), announcing these figures on Wednesday, 25 Sunbula, said that since September 3, at least 9 children have died, 12 have…
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Axios: US and Houthis Held Talks to Reduce Tensions in the Red Sea
Axios news network has reported that American diplomats and representatives of the Houthis met on Sunday in Muscat, the capital of Oman, with the mediation of the Omani government, and discussed the situation in the Red Sea. Axios reported on Thursday, 26 Sunbula, that the two sides reached an understanding in this meeting regarding maintaining…
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Iran’s Economic Crisis; Thousands of Afghan Migrants Return Home
Thousands of Afghan migrants are returning to Afghanistan following the worsening economic crisis in Iran, with some saying they have lost their savings and sources of income. Reuters news agency reported on Thursday, 26 Sunbula, that sharp price increases, the depreciation of Iran’s currency, and unemployment have forced more Afghan migrants to leave the country.…
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Faiq: The Threat of Terrorism Remains Serious for Afghanistan, the Region, and the World
Nasir Ahmad Faiq, the head of Afghanistan’s mission to the United Nations, said at the UN Security Council meeting that the threat of terrorism remains serious for Afghanistan, the region, and the world, and the Taliban’s assurances about preventing the use of Afghan soil against other countries must be measured based on measurable and verifiable…
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Kazakhstan: Engagement with the Taliban Does Not Mean Recognizing the Group
Kazakhstan’s representative at the UN Security Council says the international community’s engagement with the Taliban does not mean recognizing the group, and isolating Afghanistan will not be a sustainable solution for the country. On Wednesday, 25 Sunbula, he emphasized continuing principled and pragmatic engagement with Afghanistan and said humanitarian aid, though necessary, cannot be a…
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Guterres Calls for De-escalation in the Middle East
António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General, calling the situation in the Middle East sensitive, has called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions in the region. Guterres said on his X page in the early hours of Thursday, 26 Sunbula, that any action that harms civilians must stop. He emphasized ensuring the safety of civilians and…
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Taliban Defense Minister Meets with Qatar’s Deputy National Security Council Chief
Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, the Taliban’s Defense Minister, met and held talks with Hamad bin Khamis Al-Kubaisi, Deputy of Qatar’s National Security Council, and his accompanying delegation. The Taliban’s Ministry of Defense said in a newsletter published on Wednesday night, 25 Sunbula, that the meeting took place in Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid’s office. According to the newsletter,…
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United Front Reports Killing of a Taliban Fighter in Badakhshan
The United Front of Afghanistan announced that it has killed a Taliban fighter in Badakhshan province. The front wrote on its X page on Wednesday night, 25 Sunbula, that this Taliban member was killed in a targeted operation in the Dasht-e-Ara area, part of the Tagab district. According to the United Front, after this incident,…
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UN Women: Women in Sports Deserve Respect and Equal Opportunities
UN Women has reaffirmed the rights and place of women in sports, saying women in athletics deserve respect and equal opportunities. In a post on X on Tuesday, September 15, UN Women said that discussions about female athletes should focus on their skills, achievements, leadership and performance. The UN agency added that equality in sports…
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Paris Hosts Military Commanders to Discuss Lebanon After UN Mission
Military commanders from European and Arab countries are gathering in Paris to discuss the needs of Lebanon’s armed forces and security options following the end of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the country. Reuters reported that the meeting is taking place on Thursday, September 17, amid growing concerns about a possible resumption of Israeli…
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