Afghanistan

Ukrainians The Least Happy In Europe

With Northern Europe again topping the UN World Happiness Index, Ukraine ranked just 110th, making it the least happy country in Europe.

Which Countries Have The Most Women In Parliament?

While they have other human rights challenges, there are only three countries in the world where women hold at least half of the seats in parliament: Rwanda, Cuba, and the United Arab Emirates. This is how other countries compare.

Jailed Belarusian, Iranian Exile, Slain Afghans Among U.S. 'Women Of Courage' Honorees

The U.S. State Department will honor 14 “extraordinary” women from Belarus, Iran, and other countries who have demonstrated leadership, courage, resourcefulness, and a willingness to sacrifice for others.

How Corrupt Is Your Country?

According to the latest report by Transparency International, which rates countries for corruption, Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria are the lowest performers in the European Union.

Balkans Among World's Highest COVID-19 Death Rates

The Most Dangerous Countries For Journalists

Impunity Index: Where Murders Of Journalists Remain Unsolved

At Least 15 Afghans Killed In Stampede Near Pakistan's Jalalabad Consulate

At least 15 people were killed and 10 injured in a stampede that occurred inside a football stadium in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar Province, where thousands had gathered on October 20 to secure visas from the Pakistani consulate, officials said on October 21.

U.S. Envoy Warns That 'Distressingly High' Level Of Violence In Afghanistan Could Derail Peace Process

U.S. envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad warned on October 18 after a car bomb killed 14 people in Ghor in central Afghanistan that continued high levels of violence in the country could threaten the peace process.

Deadly Car Bombing Shakes Afghan Provincial Center

A vehicle laden with explosives detonated outside government buildings in the city of Firoz Koh, the capital of Afghanistan's Ghor Province, on October 18. More than a dozen people were killed and at least 100 wounded in the attack. Afghan authorities believe the Taliban was behind the blast.

Afghanistan's Top Negotiator In Iran Amid Peace Talks With Taliban

Afghanistan’s top peace negotiator has arrived in neighboring Iran as intra-Afghan peace negotiations are under way in the Gulf state of Qatar.