Afghanistan
Blast in Kabul mosque kills five, IS' local affiliate claims responsibility
The blast took place while people were inside the mosque for the evening prayers, Zadran said, adding that they were waiting for an update
 "Blast in Kabul mosque kills five, IS' local affiliate claims responsibility")
1.1 million Afghan children under 5 yrs could face severe malnutrition: UN
In Afghanistan, 1.1 million children under the age of five will likely face the most severe form of malnutrition this year, according to the UN
 "1.1 million Afghan children under 5 yrs could face severe malnutrition: UN")
UNSC expresses concern over human rights' violations in Afghanistan
The UN Security Council has called on the Taliban to swiftly reverse their policies and practices which are currently restricting the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Afghan women and girls
 "UNSC expresses concern over human rights' violations in Afghanistan")
WEF 2022: Wrong to weaponise economic tools, says Pak minister Hina Khar
"Either we can allow confrontations to guide the leadership's decision for the future, or we allow liberal values. The world was a much better place to live 20 years back," Khar said.
 "WEF 2022: Wrong to weaponise economic tools, says Pak minister Hina Khar")
UK lawmakers criticise 'absence' of troops withdrawal plan from Afghanistan
UK's withdrawal from Afghanistan was a disaster and betrayal hampered by a lack of leadership from senior politicians and civil servants, the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee said
 "UK lawmakers criticise 'absence' of troops withdrawal plan from Afghanistan")
WEF 2022: Urgent need in Afghanistan is saving economy from collapse
Two high-level speakers at the World Economic Forum gathering say Afghanistan's most urgent need is saving its economy from complete collapse.
 "WEF 2022: Urgent need in Afghanistan is saving economy from collapse")
Taliban order Afghanistan's female TV presenters to cover their faces
The Taliban have ordered female Afghan TV presenters and other women on screen to cover their faces while on air, BBC reported.
 "Taliban order Afghanistan's female TV presenters to cover their faces")
WEF 2022: 5 ways to secure a more sustainable, safer future for every child
Years of conflict and crises in Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen have shattered economies along with all the systems children rely on to survive and thrive
 "WEF 2022: 5 ways to secure a more sustainable, safer future for every child")
UN rights chief decries Taliban's move to dissolve Human Rights Commission
Rights activists said the AIHRC that was abolished by the Taliban was not perfect but it mattered enormously to have a place to demand justice
 "UN rights chief decries Taliban's move to dissolve Human Rights Commission")
3 injured as blast hits Afghanistan's northern city of Mazar-I-Sharif
At least three people sustained injuries due to a blast that rocked Mazar-i-Sharif city, the capital of northern Balkh province, an official said.
 "3 injured as blast hits Afghanistan's northern city of Mazar-I-Sharif")
Taliban orders female staff members of UN in Afghanistan to wear hijab
The Taliban-led government has ordered female staff members of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to wear the hijab.
US takes control of Afghan embassy, consulates in New York, California
The United States has taken control of Afghanistan's embassy in Washington and the country's consulates in New York and Beverly Hills, California, the State Department said
 "US takes control of Afghan embassy, consulates in New York, California")
India hosts SCO-RATS meet; focus on the situation in Afghanistan
India assumed the chairmanship of the Council of Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of SCO (RATS SCO) on October 28 for a period of one year
 "India hosts SCO-RATS meet; focus on the situation in Afghanistan")
Economists warn of major food crisis in Afghanistan, says IPC Report
As unemployment and poverty take over the families of Afghanistan, economists warned of a major economic crisis in the country, if necessary steps are not taken on an immediate basis
 "Economists warn of major food crisis in Afghanistan, says IPC Report")
Taliban restricts Afghan journalists from covering security incidents
According to the Reporters Without Borders, at least 50 media workers were arrested since the Taliban took over the country in August last year until February 2022
 "Taliban restricts Afghan journalists from covering security incidents")
Afghanistan wants oil, gas from Russia, hopes to send dry fruits to Moscow
The Afghan charge d'affaires said Taliban govt is relying on Russia to restore the infrastructure, build buildings, roads and other necessary facilities because it had helped Afghanistan in past too
 "Afghanistan wants oil, gas from Russia, hopes to send dry fruits to Moscow")
Pak-Afghan relations under stress after Islamabad's airstrike: Report
Islamabad claims that its security forces are being targeted from across the border in Afghanistan and it was only taking action against Pakistan Taliban
 "Pak-Afghan relations under stress after Islamabad's airstrike: Report")
G7 nations condemn Taliban's new decree enforcing hijab on Afghan women
G7 called on the Taliban to lift the restrictions that it imposed on women and girls
 "G7 nations condemn Taliban's new decree enforcing hijab on Afghan women")
UNSC holds emergency meeting on Taliban crackdown on women rights
The Norwegian-drafted statement would also call for a reversal of policies that restrict the rights of women and girls
Islamabad hands over top Pakistani Taliban commanders to Afghan mediators
Muslim Khan and Mehmood Khan were recently transferred from a military detention facility to the custody of the Afghan Taliban in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt, said sources
 "Islamabad hands over top Pakistani Taliban commanders to Afghan mediators")
