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Afghanistan

July 26, 2024

Number of people exposed to dangerous heat levels at work rising: ILO

The largest proportion is in Africa, where 90.2 per cent of people are exposed to excessive heat at work at times, followed by the Arab states with 83.6 per cent.

International Labour Organization (ILO)
July 16, 2024

Storm kills 40 dead, injures hundreds

A government spokesman, Sharafat Zaman, said the casualty figures were expected to rise as search and rescue efforts continue.

Storm-ravaged Afghanistan
June 24, 2024

Sallah Deaths: At least 48 killed in road crashes

At least 48 people were killed and more than 160 others injured in road crashes across Afghanistan during the five-day Eid al-Adha holiday.

BODY BAGS
June 24, 2024

Hajj Operation: CSO seeks amendment of NAHCON act

IHR national coordinator Ibrahim Muhammed made the call in a statement on Monday in Mecca.

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
May 28, 2024

Taliban Court: Afghan man received 21 lashes for committing moral crime

The Taliban court whipped a convict for drug use and committing an unspecified moral crime.

Man flogged by Taliban
May 26, 2024

Flood overruns Afghan village, kills 10 family members

There are no reports of survivors among the family.

Afghanistan
May 14, 2024

Floods render 40,000 children homeless in Afghan province

Afghanistan is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change.

Afghanistan
May 3, 2024

2024 religious freedom report recommends U.S. designate Nigeria, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, India as ‘Countries of Particular Concern’

In its 2024 Annual Report, USCIRF recommends 17 countries to the U.S. Department of State for designation as Countries of Particular Concern (CPCs).

Sultan of Sokoto and PM Narendra Modi
May 2, 2024

Pakistan condemns terror attack on Afghan mosque

“The people and government of Pakistan extend their heartfelt condolences to the people of Afghanistan,” it added.

Bombed mosque in Herat
April 29, 2024

VIDEO: Abducted judge begs kidnappers for his life

A judge abducted by an armed group has been begging his abductors to spare his life.

Gunmen