Afghanistan quake toll at 27, 956 injured, more than 1,000 houses destroyed

ISTANBUL Authorities concluded rescue operations Tuesday after a deadly 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan the previous day, leaving 27 dead and 956 injured, according to officials. More than 1,000 houses were destroyed, said the Afghan...

Growing Hope and Jobs: A roadmap to sustainably revitalize Afghanistan’s agriculture and food systems

Afghanistan is facing a food crisis of unprecedented proportions. As of early 2025, nearly 15 million people, about 32 percent of the population, are experiencing food insecurity. Behind the statistics are families in crisis: skipping meals,...

India ramps up support after Afghan quake

India is ramping up aid to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and branding itself as the region's "first responder" after Monday's deadly earthquake, seeking to counter China's efforts to fill the void left by the West, officials and analysts said. Indian...

Satire: How to spread terrorist misogynistic propaganda: A travel influencer’s guide to Afghanistan (and other logical fallacies)

Hello, fellow culture gurus! Ready to embark on a journey through the #1 safest country for women? Yes, Afghanistan! And no, don’t bother with pesky details like actual human rights (we all know women are worse than animals ) — we’ve got logical...

How Fragmented Data Systems, Financial Pressures Limit Mental Health ROI Calculations

This is an exclusive BHB+ story As fragmented as the behavioral health space may be, achieving a return on investment is something providers, payers and patients generally agree on. Yet, proving ROI looks different just about everywhere, and what...

The Rail Route That Could Redefine Central Asian Trade

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The Impact Of Tech On Geopolitics: Why Business Needs To Rethink Risk

Co-authored by John Lindsay* symbol of geopolitics in the world with chess pieces. 3D illustration. getty Businesses today face a broader range of risks than ever before. Ongoing geopolitical crises, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, along with...

Berlin Offers Cash to Afghans To Quit Resettlement Program

Germany is offering cash and in-kind incentives to Afghans who agree to withdraw from its federal resettlement program. Since the beginning of the year, the fate of Afghan citizens awaiting transfer from Pakistan has fueled political and legal...

Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 20, injures over 500

A 6.3-MAGNITUDE earthquake killed at least 20 people in northern Afghanistan, authorities said on Monday, months after another deadly tremor hit the country. The quake struck overnight at a depth of 28 kilometres (17 miles) with the epicentre near...

Afghan quake death toll climbs as families face winter without homes

The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck northern Afghanistan early on Monday climbed to 27 on Tuesday, with almost 1,000 others confirmed injured by the temblor, according to national health officials. The U.S Geological Survey said...

Taliban’s ‘Greater Afghanistan’ Map: A Fantasy Reflecting Desperation, Not Power

A recent propaganda map circulated by the Afghan Taliban — absurdly claiming parts of Pakistan including Lahore as their so-called “Greater Afghanistan” — has been widely dismissed by analysts as a delusional fantasy born out of frustration and...

What I told MPs about the government’s catastrophic Afghan data leak

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Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan and the UN Coordinator discussed the promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals

Dmitry Shlapachenko, UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan, met with entrepreneurs from Mary velayat within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding between the United Nations and the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of...

Afghanistan's exiled women's team finds freedom on the pitch in Morocco

Manoozh Noori said she “wanted to die” when the Taliban came back into power in Afghanistan in 2021. Their return meant she could no longer pursue her true passion in life – playing football. Noori, now 22, decided to flee the country where the...

Microfinance Backs African Businesses Against Climate Change

Although Africa has contributed only 7% of global carbon emissions since the 19th century, it remains the most vulnerable region to the adverse effects of climate change. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) estimates that seven of the ten...

International condolences pour in after Afghanistan earthquake

Islamabad, Nov 4, (dpa/GNA) – Several countries as well as the European Union, have offered their condolences after a powerful earthquake, struck northern Afghanistan, killing 20 people and injuring hundreds, according to official reports. The...

At least 27 dead as 6.3-earthquake strikes northern Afghanistan

Islamabad, Nov 4. (dpa/GNA) – At least 27 people have died in Afghanistan, after a powerful earthquake struck the northern provinces of the country, according to the state-run news agency Bakhtar. Another 730 people were wounded in the...

Afghan data leak superinjunction left democracy in ‘deep freeze’, say journalists

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Taliban Says 16,242 Afghan Refugees Forcibly Deported From Iran, Pak

A total of 16,242 Afghan refugees have been forcibly deported from Iran and Pakistan in a single day, Taliban deputy spokesperson said on Tuesday, local media reported. Taliban deputy spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat stated that 2,963 Afghan families,...

PSX loses over 1,500 points as profit-taking drives market down

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw selling pressure return on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index shedding 1,521.39 points, or 0.93%, to close at 161,281.77. The market opened positively but quickly lost momentum, fluctuating between an...