Afghan women’s rights on agenda at the UNSC meeting
KABUL (SW) – The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on September 18, to discuss and evaluate the situation in Afghanistan, particularly the women’s rights.
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Afghanistan facing wheat shortage, requires over 1.5 mln metric tons of imports
KABUL (SW) – Afghanistan is still facing a shortage of wheat yields and requires to import over 1.5 million metric tons of wheat, said officials at the de-facto Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock (MoAIL).
First far-right party wins a regional election in Germany since WWII
MONITORING (SW) – The Alternative for Germany (AfD) was on track to become the first far-right party to win a regional election in Germany since World War
Climatic conditions blamed for Raisi’s fatal chopper crash
MONITORING (SW) – The helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and seven other people in May, was caused by challenging climatic and atmospheric conditions, Iranian state TV reported Sunday.
At least 23,000 inmates in state prisons, declares prison affairs body
KABUL (SW) – The de-facto General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Centres under ruling of the Islamic Emirate has announced that approximately 23,000 individuals are currently imprisoned in Afghanistan.
MoAIL inks deal with Agricultural Development Fund to facilitate funds for farmers
KABUL (SW) – Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock (MoAIL) announced on Sunday, the launch of financial partnership and investment services by the Agricultural Development Fund (ADF).
Sweden funds $6.8 million to AHF
KABUL (SW) – Sweden has donated 6.8 million dollars to Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF).
Exclusive: Afghan youths losing fate in voluntary social activities
KABUL (SW) – A recent survey by Salam Watandar reveals a dramatic dwindling in youths’ participation in social volunteer programs in Afghanistan over the past three years.
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza, health officials prepare polio campaign
MONITORING (SW) – Israeli strikes on Saturday killed at least 48 people in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian health authorities said, as clashes took place in central and southern areas of the enclave ahead of the planned start of a polio vaccination campaign.
UK Border Force on strike at London’s Heathrow
MONITORING (SW) – Hundreds of Border Force staff at Heathrow Airport have started a four-day strike in a long-running dispute over rosters. About 650 members
Analysts call for change in political tone for global recognition
KABUL (SW) – Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Acting Foreign Minister of the de-facto Islamic Emirate government, has urged the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states to enhance their economic and trade relations with Afghanistan based on shared interests.
NExA conducted exams for over 177,000 individuals, placing above 87,000 in govt roles
KABUL (SW) – The National Examination Authority (NExA) has conducted exams for 177,020 individuals and successfully placed 87,103 of them into various governmental positions, officials reported.
