Ariana: At least 149 species of animal are in danger of disappearing from Afghanistan, Afghan officials said Saturday. According to the officials, war, climate change, animal-trafficking, and illegal hunting are the main cause of loss of wildlife in the country. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News: The Ministry of Public Health on Saturday reported 242 new positive cases of COVID-19 out of 1,493 samples tested in the last 24 hours. The ministry reported that the cumulative total of known COVID-19 cases is 65,728, the total number of reported deaths is 2,802, and the total number of recoveries is 55,886.
Radio Free Afghanistan May 21, 2021 Taliban fighters have overrun another district in Afghanistan’s central province of Maidan Wardak after heavy fighting with government forces. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on May 21 that control of the Jalrez district was now in the hands of the group’s fighters. Some 25 government soldiers surrendered to the
The American Conservative: To his credit, President Joe Biden decided to pull American troops out of Afghanistan by September. However, they aren’t out yet. And President Donald Trump’s struggle against his own staff and the military brass demonstrates the power of Washington, D.C.’s war lobby. If there is conflict anywhere in the world, the latter
Tolo News: Afghanistan’s national taekwondo team missed the Asian qualifying matches for the Tokyo Olympics over positive tests of three members of the squad amidst their trip to Jordan this week. Their coach has also tested positive for COVID-19. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News: The Ministry of Public Health on Friday reported 406 new positive cases of COVID-19 out of 2,194 samples tested in the last 24 hours. The ministry reported that the cumulative total of known COVID-19 cases is 65,486, the total number of reported deaths is 2,792, and the total number of recoveries is 55,790.
Ayaz Gul VOA News May 20, 2021 ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN – Taliban insurgents have captured a district in eastern Afghanistan and negotiated a temporary truce with government forces in another, as U.S.-led foreign troops continue to withdraw from the country. Separately, a roadside bomb blast early Thursday killed at least nine civilians, including women and children,
Ariana: The Afghanistan Cancer Foundation (ACF) said on Thursday that 15,000 people in Afghanistan die of cancer in the country every year. The ACF said that a shortage of diagnostic centers, low capacity and food, drugs and insecurity all contribute to the increase in numbers. Click here to read more (external link).