Kabul explosion leaves three dead, injures four
KABUL (SW) – Three people have been killed and four others injured in the explosion of a mine planted in the 16th security district of Kabul city, Officials confirmed.
Day: January 9, 2024
In-person passport applications resume in Kabul: Residents applaud decision amid online challenges
KABUL (SW) – The General Directorate of Passports at the Ministry of Interior has announced that starting this Wednesday, in-person applications for passports will be resumed in the capital due to the insufficient capacity to handle a high volume of online applications.
Countries ready to promote alternative crops over poppy cultivation in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – Roza Otunbayeva, head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), has announced that several countries are prepared to assist Afghan farmers in transitioning to alternative crops instead of poppy cultivation.
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 161 as snow hinders relief efforts
MONITORING (SW) – The death toll from Japan’s New Year’s Day earthquake has jumped to 161 with more than 100 people still missing, and snow complicating relief efforts.
South Korea’s parliament passes bill to ban dog meat trade
MONITORING (SW) – South Korea’s parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to end the eating and selling of dog meat, a move that would outlaw the controversial centuries-old practice amid growing support for animal welfare.
Months after the deadly tremors, Herat’s earthquake survivors sheltering in tents
HERAT CITY (SW) – Herat’s devastated earthquake victims say months have passed since the calamity, but their miseries with shelter, food, and other needs of life remain as harsh winter makes life even more difficult for them.
Afghan, Iran joint committee meeting; Experts laud it productive
KABUL (SW) – During the first meeting of the appointed committees between Afghanistan and Iran, both sides reached an agreement to enhance trade and transit between the two nations.
