Afghanistan’s mine crisis: 70 fatalities spark calls for action
KABUL (SW) – Since the beginning of the year, at least 111 incidents involving explosions of leftover mines from wars have resulted in 70 fatalities and nearly 180 injuries.
Day: July 7, 2024
Islamic Emirate announces fresh appointments at key posts
KABUL (SW) – Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the de-facto government, stated new appointments had been made to a ministry and a number of departments based on the decree of Hebatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Islamic Emirate.
Da Afghanistan Bank to auction 15 million US dollars
KABUL (SW) – The Da Afghanistan Bank/Afghanistan Central Bank has announced that in order to maintain and stabilize the value of the Afghani currency, it will auction 15 million US dollars on Monday, July 8.
Heavy rains trigger landslides in Nepal, 11 killed, 8 missing
MONITORING (SW) – Heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods killing at least 11 people in the last 36 hours in Nepal and blocking key highways and roads, officials said on Sunday.
Islamic Emirate hopes for expanded relations with new Iranian government
KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate Ministry of Foreign Affairs has congratulated the citizens and government of Iran on the election of Masoud Pezeshkian as
Turkish firm awarded with gas exploration contract in Jowzjan
KABUL (SW) – A Turkish firm has won the contract to explore gas reserves in Jowzjan province, officials have said.
