Afghanistan: Extreme cold kills more than 150 people in Afghanistan, Taliban says
CNN — At least 157 people have died in Afghanistan’s harsh winter, a Taliban official said Tuesday, with the death toll doubling in less than a week as millions face…
Afghanistan winter: At least 78 people die as temperatures plunge, Taliban says
CNN — At least 78 people have died in freezing conditions in Afghanistan in the last nine days, a Taliban official said Thursday, deepening a humanitarian crisis affecting millions of…
Taliban: Top UN female envoys visit Kabul to discuss ban on women aid workers
CNN — Some of the United Nations’ most senior female officials have been meeting Taliban leaders in Kabul to discuss the ban on female aid workers, as Afghanistan battles famine…
Greece drops some espionage charges against aid workers who rescued migrants from the sea
CNN — A Greek court dropped espionage charges against a group of aid workers who rescued migrants from the sea, in a move hailed by rights groups and lawmakers. Irish-German…
Afghanistan: UN suspends some aid programs after Taliban ban
CNN — The United Nations announced Wednesday it has suspended some of its “time-critical” programs in Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban’s ban on female NGO workers. In a…
Three foreign aid groups suspend work in Afghanistan after Taliban bars female employees
CNN — Three foreign aid groups said Sunday that they were moving to temporarily suspend their operations in Afghanistan after the Taliban barred female employees of non-governmental organizations from coming…
What does Russia quitting grain deal mean for global hunger?
CNN — Russia’s decision to pull out of an agreement that guaranteed safe passage for ships carrying vital grain exports from Ukraine has sparked “grave concerns” over global food supply…
Haiti: UN chief urges nations to consider deploying forces
CNN — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the international community to consider deploying forces to Haiti to address growing humanitarian and security crises in the country. Procedure Mask…
North Korea Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s some background information about the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), also called North Korea. It borders China, Russia and South Korea. (from the CIA World Factbook)Area:…