Amu: Cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that affects two to three of every 1,000 children worldwide, remains severely underdiagnosed in Afghanistan, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said in a recent report. The report highlights a dire shortage of diagnostic resources and specialized healthcare professionals, leaving many Afghan children suffering in silence as their condition is frequently misdiagnosed. The challenge is particularly acute in rural areas, where access to specialized care is limited. Click here to read more (external link).
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Amu: The altercation began when one female student confronted the Afghan girl alone. Unable to overpower her, the aggressor was soon joined by several classmates, escalating the situation into a group beating. The videos show multiple students kicking and striking the Afghan girl while she lay on the ground. A local resident eventually intervened to stop the violence. Witnesses reported that the Afghan girl appeared unconscious after the assault, prompting calls for an ambulance. The incident has sparked debate over the rising tensions in Turkey regarding immigrant populations. 
Afghanistan International: The Economic Times has identified Afghanistan as the most dangerous country in the world for travellers, citing war, political instability, and rampant crime as the primary factors. The Economic Times attributed Afghanistan’s dire state to decades of war, including the Taliban’s resurgence, which have resulted in widespread violence and insecurity. The report also emphasised the impact of poverty, lack of essential services, food shortages, and a fragile healthcare system, which have compounded the nation’s challenges. 
Ariana:.The World Food Programme (WFP) has said that three out of four Afghan families borrow money to buy food. On average, a family’s debts are AFN 38,200 (nearly $560), according to the organization. WFP has warned that as winter worsens in Afghanistan, millions face extreme hardship, with one in four families struggling to get enough food. 
Amu: The Afghanistan Under-19 cricket team faced a heavy defeat against Sri Lanka in their second match of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup, losing by 131 runs. This marks Afghanistan’s second loss in the tournament, following their 45-run defeat to Bangladesh in their opening match. Afghanistan will look to turn their fortunes around in their next match against Nepal, scheduled for Tuesday. 
AFP: An Afghan environment official on Sunday said the country must be allowed to participate in future global climate talks, after returning from COP29 in Baku where Taliban officials attended for the first time. The Afghan delegation were invited as “guests” of the Azerbaijani hosts, not as a party directly involved in the negotiations.