10:54 AM

FAO Raises Alarm Over Escalating Drought Crisis in Afghanistan The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has issued a stark warning about the deepening drought in Afghanistan, which is severely impacting 19 provinces — with northern areas bearing the brunt. According to the FAO, widespread crop failures, shrinking pastures, and diminishing water sources are pushing rural communities to the edge of collapse. The organization warns that the window for large-scale humanitarian intervention is rapidly closing.

10:25 AM

EU Marks World Youth Skills Day with Support for Afghan Youth On World Youth Skills Day, the European Union reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Afghanistan’s youth by investing in skills that generate jobs, build resilience, and foster hope. From metalworking and coding to tailoring and agribusiness, Afghan youth are actively shaping a better future, the EU mission in Afghanistan said in a statenent. The EU continues to support Afghanistan’s private sector and entrepreneurship — key drivers of youth skills development, innovation, and economic growth. By promoting start-ups, MSMEs, and local businesses, the EU helps young Afghans turn ideas into employment opportunities. The EU also emphasized that Afghan girls deserve greater opportunities — not restrictions — to learn, work, and thrive. In collaboration with partners, the EU is working to ensure young women and girls receive the skills and support needed to lead their communities toward a brighter future.

10:23 AM

Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, the Afghan ambassador in Qatar, met with Rolf-Dieter Döhner, Chargé d'Affaires of the German Embassy in Afghanistan. According to a statement from the Afghan embassy in Qatar, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Kabul and Berlin. The two sides also discussed the provision of consular services for Afghans in Germany and humanitarian assistance for returnees from Iran and Pakistan