The World Bank has approved aid worth $200 million for Afghanistan as it battles to contain the novel coronavirus and seeing a rise in militant attacks in recent times.

World Bank approves $200 million aid for coronavirus-hit Afghanistan

The Taliban boasted of their readiness to fight the deadly coronavirus when it first reached Afghanistan, but now the insurgents are struggling to curb its spread in their strongholds.

Afghanistan: Taliban struggles to control coronavirus spread despite earlier boast

A shootout erupted on Saturday at a protest in western Afghanistan by residents demanding economic assistance, leading to the deaths of at least four people, including a local reporter and two police officer.

Gunfire kills at least 4 civilians,  2 police officials in Afghanistan

Poverty and hunger are the two major crisis that Afghanistan has been fighting. Despite massive developmental funds being sent to the country most of the population is deprived of the basic amenities. Watch report.

Food inflation soars in Afghanistan: Uneven distribution of ration is a concern

A total of 168 new positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Afghanistan. The country's deputy minister of public health Wahid Majroh on Wednesday said that in the past 24 hours 168 positive cases have been recorded, and the country`s total is 3,392, TOLO news reported.

Afghanistan reports 168 new COVID-19 cases, count rises to 3,392

The Afghan economy does not get much attention in global economic reports, mainly because it is smaller in size and less integrated with the world economy.

WION Dispatch: Afghanistan's dry fruit market unaffected by pandemic

Afghans on Friday (April 24) began observing Ramadan amid worries over the spread of coronavirus in the country and a government lockdown. Fewer people were out on the streets stocking up on essentials as after Kabul extended the lockdown for two more weeks and many shops remained shuttered.

Afghanistan govt discourages mosque gatherings during Ramzan

COVID-19 cases are on rise in Afghanistan. There is lack of infrastructure and isolation centres in Afghanistan. The government has now converted Darul Aman Palace into a medical facility.

Afghanistan: Darul Aman Palace to be used as medical facility | Ground Report

Afghanistan on Tuesday launched its maiden N-95 facial mask manufacturing factory as the country's fragile health system struggles in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

How Afghanistan is coping up with COVID-19?

When the coronavirus began spreading, many Afghans were in denial even after it became an obvious and deadly crisis in neighboring Iran.

Can Afghanistan manage a COVID-19 outbreak?