Amu: Afghanistan’s boxer Mudasir Nayebkhil was defeated by his Ukrainian opponent in the 75-kilogram category during the Asian Boxing Championships held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on Monday. The match was part of the ongoing Asian Championship tournament, which has drawn boxers from across the continent to compete in a range of weight classes. Click here to read more (external link).
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. Click here to read more (external link).
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. Click here to read more (external link).
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. Click here to read more (external link).
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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. Click here to read more (external link).
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Khaama: On Sunday, December 1st, the airline stated in a statement that it will launch a new weekly route between Kabul and Doha, with flights scheduled every Tuesday. In recent months, several airlines have resumed their flights to Afghanistan, signaling a gradual reopening of air travel in the region country. Click here to read more (external link).
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. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: The Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan announced that 200 new cases of HIV/AIDS have been identified in the country this year, and currently, 1,400 individuals infected with the virus are receiving treatment. Meanwhile, the BBC World Service has categorized Afghanistan among the countries that have seen an increase in HIV/AIDS cases in recent years. Click here to read more (external link).
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DW: The Islamist Taliban rulers have banned girls from attending school beyond sixth grade and women from going to university. They have also removed all topics related to human rights and women’s rights from school and university curricula, saying issues related to equality, liberty, elections and democracy contradict Taliban ideology. Click here to read more (external link).