Many Afghan women and girls are battling severe mental health issues, with some taking their own lives, others disappearing into Taliban prisons, and those with the means fleeing the country.
The Taliban, long known for maintaining a united front and keeping internal conflicts out of public view, is now exhibiting unprecedented internal discord.
Sri Lanka’s defense agencies have intensified their vigilance following intelligence reports of a potential extremist group operating in the Eastern Province, the government confirmed Tuesday.
UNAMA’s quarterly report highlighted sections of the ministry’s law, claiming it imposes new restrictions on women. It stated that the law formalises previous decrees and broadens existing limitations while introducing additional ones.
This high-profile conference deliberately kept low-key till the last minute for “security reasons gathered 150 delegates, including ministers, ambassadors, scholars, and representatives from 44 Muslim and allied countries, as well as international organizations like UNESCO, UNICEF, the World Bank, and the Saudi-funded Muslim World League.
The NPP painted the island winning across ethnicities and religious groups and made history wining the Northern Jaffna district. NPP has pledged to wield its newly acquired two-thirds parliamentary majority responsibly, ensuring it is used to rebuild the country rather than entrench power.
In a bid to enhance accountability, President Dissanayake has also made changes within the State Intelligence Service. The body’s head, a former Major General...
The virtual session, attended by EPFO officers and officials from across the country, underscored the need to infuse governance with empathy, moral accountability, and human connection.
Papageorgiou's comments come in the wake of political shifts that have disrupted previous reform strategies. The new administration under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has halted privatization efforts initiated by the previous government, led by Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The virtual session, attended by EPFO officers and officials from across the country, underscored the need to infuse governance with empathy, moral accountability, and human connection.
The IMD's weather bulletin indicates that the storm will likely continue moving nearly west-southwestwards over the northeast Arabian Sea, away from the Indian coast, for the next two days.
Despite the challenges, some organisations continue to operate in Afghanistan, striving to fill the gaps left by fleeing professionals. However, without significant international support and a reversal of restrictive Taliban policies, the health-care system’s recovery seems unlikely.