ARCS official in Turkey to seek humanitarian aid for flood affected Afghans

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2 years ago

May 28, 2024

The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) said on X the organization’s deputy president, Nooruddin Turabi and his delegation, met on Monday with the heads of 17 humanitarian and charitable organizations in Istanbul, Turkey.

These 17 charitable institutions, which work under the umbrella of a union, were provided with comprehensive information regarding the economic situation and problems of Afghans by Turabi.

“Besides appreciating the humanitarian activities of these organizations, I requested them to boost their assistance with the vulnerable and affected citizens by recent floods in Afghanistan,” the organization said in its post on X.

According to ARCS during this meeting union officials assured Turabi of their support.

On 10 and 11 May, heavy rainfall and flash floods struck northeastern Afghanistan, affecting 21 districts across Badakhshan (5), Baghlan (10), and Takhar (6) provinces.

To date, reports suggest that 347 people are confirmed killed and 1,651 injured.

UNICEF reported this week that approximately 7,800 homes were either destroyed or damaged, leaving over 5,000 families displaced.

In addition to damaged or destroyed roads, bridges, health facilities and public schools, agricultural land and livestock were also lost.

Between 16 and 17 May 2024, Ghor province experienced heavy rains and flash floods that affected 10 districts, with Murghab being the most affected. Reports suggest that 40 people were killed, including 10 children; 20 people are missing and 49 are injured.

Preliminary reports indicate that over 410 families’ homes were destroyed or partially damaged, 27 health and nutrition facilities were destroyed or partially damaged, and 62 schools severely damaged.

On 17 May, Faryab province was also affected by flash flooding impacting 9 districts. Preliminary reports suggest that 62 people were killed and 18 people were injured. In addition, 1,890 houses were damaged or destroyed, and three health facilities and 23 schools were impacted.

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ATN to broadcast ‘The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025’

The FIFA Fan Award was decided entirely by supporters, while the FIFA Fair Play Award was chosen by an expert panel.

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42 minutes ago

December 14, 2025

Ariana News

The winners of The Best FIFA Football Award 2025 will be announced on Tuesday, 16 December, during a gala ceremony in Doha, Qatar, FIFA has confirmed.

The tenth edition of the awards will be held at the FIFA Celebration 2025 Dinner, at the Fairmont Katara Hall, on the eve of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 202 final between Paris Saint-Germain and CR Flamengo at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

The event will be broadcast across Afghanistan on Ariana Television. Broadcast times are still to be confirmed.

The ceremony will bring together around 800 guests, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino, members of the FIFA Council, FIFA Legends, representatives of member associations, and prominent figures from the global football community.

Awards for the best players and coaches in women’s and men’s football will be revealed during the evening, while winners in categories such as best fans, goalkeepers and goals will be announced earlier through digital videos on FIFA platforms and social media. The recipient of the FIFA Fair Play Award will also be revealed.

Fans have played a central role in determining the winners, casting more than 16 million votes across several categories.

Major awards, including The Best FIFA Women’s Player, The Best FIFA Men’s Player, and the top coaching and goalkeeping honors, were decided through an equally weighted voting system involving fans, national team captains and coaches, and media representatives.

Fans also took part in selecting The Best FIFA Women’s 11 and Men’s 11. Voting for the FIFA Marta Award and the FIFA Puskás Award, which recognize the best goals in women’s and men’s football, was shared equally between fans and a panel of FIFA Legends.

The FIFA Fan Award was decided entirely by supporters, while the FIFA Fair Play Award was chosen by an expert panel.

Updated information will be provided to fans across Afghanistan ahead of the event. Fans can ‘stay tuned’ to Ariana News web site and social media platforms as well as Ariana Television’s social media platforms.