Two Afghan teenagers living in a rural area of Helmand
Afghanistan on the Global Scene

What Makes Afghanistan the World’s Saddest Country? A Comprehensive Look at the Happiness Crisis

The 2024 World Happiness Report paints a sobering picture of Afghanistan, ranking it the least happy nation globally for another year or the world’s saddest country. This starkly contrasts the consistently high rankings of nations […]
Afghanistan national flag
Cultural Mosaic

Afghanistan Flag: A Nation Defined by Colors

The white banner of the Taliban may flutter over Afghan government buildings. Still, Afghans, both within the country and abroad, continue to defiantly display the national Afghanistan Flag (black, red, and green) in their homes, […]
Environmental Echoes

Afghanistan’s Climate Crisis Deepens: Drought and Water Scarcity Threaten Millions

Worrisome developments show that Afghanistan faces significant climate-related adversities, as indicated by a warmer-than-average winter and a conspicuous lack of snowfall. This situation, as highlighted by leading international NGOs, including Action Against Hunger, International Medical […]