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UNICEF Says Every Girl in Afghanistan Has the Right to Go to School

Afghanistan, March 26 -- A UNICEF representative in Afghanistan has said every girl in the country has the right to go to school, renewing calls for the reopening of classrooms to girls. Tajudeen Oye... Read More


Russia warns threats from Islamic State and al Qaeda are rising

Afghanistan, March 26 -- Russia warned on Wednesday that threats from international militant and extremist groups, particularly Islamic State and al Qaeda, are increasing across the region. Foreign M... Read More


Afghanistan opens new school year without girls for fifth straight year

Afghanistan, March 26 -- Afghanistan's new school year began on Thursday without girls above grade six returning to classrooms, extending for a fifth straight year the Taliban's ban on secondary educa... Read More


Karzai renews call to reopen girls' schools in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, March 26 -- Former President Hamid Karzai has warned that continued restrictions on girls' education and women's employment could seriously damage Afghanistan's stability and future progr... Read More


Trump concerned over long war with Iran, WSJ says

Afghanistan, March 26 -- U.S. President Donald Trump wants the war with Iran to remain short and controlled, but he still lacks a clear plan for ending the conflict, The Wall Street Journal reported, ... Read More


Tehran says new rules now govern passage through Strait of Hormuz

Afghanistan, March 26 -- Iran said on Thursday that conditions in the Strait of Hormuz would not return to normal and that future transit through the strategic waterway would depend on Tehran's approv... Read More


UNICEF urges reopening of schools for girls in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, March 26 -- UNICEF urged Afghanistan on Thursday to reopen schools for girls, saying prolonged education restrictions are harming their future and dignity. UNICEF's regional director for... Read More


EU Announces 250,000 Euros in Aid for Vulnerable Afghans

Afghanistan, March 26 -- The European Union in Afghanistan has announced 250,000 euros in humanitarian assistance to support the country's most vulnerable people. The EU said on Thursday, March 26, t... Read More


Ariana Plane Veers Off Runway After Landing in Kabul

Afghanistan, March 26 -- An Ariana Afghan Airlines plane flying from Herat to Kabul veered off the runway after landing at Kabul airport on Wednesday evening, the airline said, adding that no one was ... Read More


Zelenskiy Says U.S. Pressing Ukraine to Cede Donbas for Peace

Afghanistan, March 26 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Washington has asked Kyiv to hand over the entire Donbas region to Russia in exchange for security guarantees and a possible peace... Read More