French media, citing an informed source, reported that several hundred Afghans could potentially be affected ...France has not recognized the Taliban authorities since their return to power in August 2021, and its embassy in Kabul remains closed ... .
Groundwater levels in Kabul have fallen by about 25 to 30 metres over the past decade, while water is being extracted far faster than natural sources can replenish it ... Only about one-fifth of Kabul’s population has access to piped water.
Kabul Wednesday rejected unsealing of four arrest warrants by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against ruling Taliban figures over alleged crimes against humanity involving persecution on gender and political grounds in Afghanistan.
Speaking at a news conference in Moscow on Tuesday, Lavrov said the disagreement should not be treated as a tragedy, arguing that the differences between Kabul and Islamabad had been foreseeable.
TEHRAN- Afghan media reported the arrival of a 180-member trade delegation from Iran’s private sector to participate in the KabulInternational Exhibition and discuss expanding exchanges and investment between the two countries ... .