President Daud Khan of #Afghanistan meets Iranian singer #googoosh during his visit to #Iran. #History

The Last Samurai (2003) dir. Edward Zwick

On est toujours responsable de ce qu'on n'essaie pas d'empêcher. Sartre

A new US$5M contribution from The Gov't of Japan Embassy of Japan in Afghanistan will help UNICEF Afghanistan protect millions of children in #Afghanistan from polio and strengthen routine immunization, marking another significant milestone in our 20-year partnership. unicef.org/afghanistan/pr…

“Afghanistan is an unseen crisis. The problems and the challenges are immense. We’re only talking about the situation here at the border, but these people have to return to some areas where they can rebuild their lives” IFRC Nicole van Batenburg on The Associated Press. apnews.com/article/afghan…

Nicole van Batenburg, from the International Federation of the Red Cross, said Afghan children returning from Iran are developing scabies, fever and other illnesses because of deteriorating conditions at the border and the hot weather. Her colleagues were reuniting hundreds of

It was my pleasure to launch the First Foods Afghanistan with Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office today, as our joint initiative to tackle child food poverty in #Afghanistan and break the cycle of malnutrition. #ForEveryChild, a healthy diet. UNICEF Afghanistan, #FirstFoods

Cardinal Pizzaballa at Gaza’s Catholic Church

NIGHTLY PISTACHIOS MAY REWIRE YOUR GUT AND FIGHT OFF DIABETES Eating pistachios before bed changed the gut microbiome of people with prediabetes - increasing good bacteria tied to lower blood sugar and inflammation. Microbes like Roseburia and Lachnospiraceae flourished, both

The Islam Qala border crossing in western Afghanistan has seen more than 800,000 people from Afghanistan returning from Iran since January 2025. With @IFRC support, the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) افغاني سره میاشت is on-site providing vital assistance. This crisis is

I condemn the attack tonight on MK איימן עודה أيمن عودة Ayman Odeh, Chairman of the Joint List. Such an assault on an elected representative is unacceptable.

🇸🇦 SAUDI ARABIA’S ‘SLEEPING PRINCE’ DIES AFTER 20 YEARS IN COMA Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal - known across the Arab world as the “Sleeping Prince” - has died after spending two decades in a coma. He was 18 when a car crash in 2005 left him unconscious. He was 38 when

The new issue of the #WorldHeritage Magazine is out now! This edition invites readers to explore how heritage continues to evolve, connect communities, and reflect global priorities. Highlights include the #ReviveTheSpiritOfMosul initiative in Iraq and efforts to strengthen

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva today underscored Brazil's commitment to combating transnational organized crime during his visit to INTERPOL, the world’s largest policing organization.  interpol.int/News-and-Event…

In a striking display of cultural dialogue, the Royal Institute for Traditional Arts (Wirth) showcased a unique artwork titled "Bisht Kimono" during the Saudi Cultural Week at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. saudigazette.com.sa/article/653543…

Drones take flight at NATO-backed competition As part of the NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme, teams from 🇳🇱🇬🇧🇺🇸🇦🇹 went head-to-head in Alabama, testing and showcasing how autonomous drones that cooperate with each other can be used in crisis management scenarios

♟️“If I were a chess piece…”♟️ From queens to pawns, these refugee students in Kakuma know that every move and every person matters. 💭 On #WorldChessDay, they remind us: even small steps can change the game.

On World Chess Day, discover Senet, the ancient Egyptian game! Played by kings & commoners, made of ivory, wood, gold. Found in Tutankhamun's tomb & the walls of Nefertiti’s tomb. #MOTA #WorldChessDay #Senet #Ancient_Egypt

Afghanistan has launched a new nationwide polio vaccination campaign aimed at immunizing children under the age of five against the debilitating disease, the Afghanistan Polio-Free Organization announced Sunday. heartofasia.af/afghanistan-to…