Ahmadinejad announces candidacy for Iran’s presidential election
TEHRAN, IRAN (SW) – Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has announced his candidacy for the upcoming 14th presidential election in Iran, according to Iranian media reports.
Day: June 2, 2024
Netanyahu aide says Biden’s Gaza plan ‘not a good deal’ but Israel accepts it
MONITORING (SW) – An aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Sunday that Israel had accepted a framework deal for winding down the Gaza war now being advanced by U.S. President Joe Biden, though he described it as flawed and in need of much more work.
Afghan CG in Mashhad city of Iran sacked
KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the former Afghan consul general in Mashhad city, Iran, Abdul Jaber Ansar, has been dismissed from his post.
Four major economic projects to launch in Herat
HERAT CITY (SW) – Officials from the Directorate of Mines and Petroleum in Herat have announced the upcoming inauguration of four major economic projects in the province.
Destruction of fields by ruinous floods sparks famine fears among Afghan citizens
MONITORING (SW) – Agriculture is the sole source of income for some families in most provinces, and the destruction of the fields due to the ruinous flood has left many fearing famine.
Attack on Chinese nationals in Pakistan has nothing to do with Afghanistan, says Mujahid
KABUL (SW) – Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson of the de-facto government of the Islamic Emirate, has stated the attack on Chinese nationals in Pakistan has nothing to do with Afghanistan.
North Korea sends 600 more trash-carrying balloons to South
MONITORING (SW) – North Korea sent some 600 balloons carrying trash into South Korea overnight, Seoul said on Sunday, in Pyongyang’s latest move to rile its rival neighbor.
Mediators urge Israel and Hamas to finalize Gaza peace plan
MONITORING (SW) – Gaza conflict mediators have urged Israel and Hamas to finalize a ceasefire and hostage release deal outlined by United States President Joe Biden that they said would bring immediate relief to people in Gaza and to the hostages and their families.
