Protests erupt in Turkey after the arrest of Erdogan’s rival politician
MONITORING (SW) – Protests have erupted in Turkey after authorities detained the mayor of Istanbul, just days before he was due to be selected as
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Wild bees revolutionize honey production in Panjshir
For four years, Abdul Rahim had tirelessly pursued his dream of harvesting honey from wild bees. After much effort, his persistence paid off, and now
Unqualified staff in Logar pharmacies pose health risks, say locals
POL-E-ALAM (SW) – Residents of Logar province, Afghanistan, have raised concerns over the presence of “unqualified” individuals working in pharmacies, putting the health and safety
Israel warns of escalation as airstrikes kill 400+ in Gaza after two-month truce
Israeli airstrikes pounded Gaza and killed more than 400 people on Tuesday, Palestinian health authorities said, shattering nearly two months of relative calm since a ceasefire began, as Israel warned the onslaught was “just the beginning.”
Stigma and lack of support deter youths from seeking help for mental health
Salam Watandar has conducted interviews with 30 young individuals in Afghanistan suffering from mental health issues to examine their access to related services.
Putin agrees to 30-day halt in attacks on Ukraine energy targets, rejects full ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure targets in Ukraine for 30 days after a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
Afghan journalists up against significant obstacles
KABUL (SW) – Journalists in Afghanistan continue to face significant obstacles in their work, grappling with economic hardships and limited access to information. On Monday,
Pakistan rejects extension of residency permits for Afghan migrants
All Afghans holding the Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) in Pakistan will be forcibly deported to Afghanistan starting April 1.
‘Take the US seriously’: Trump pledges to hold Iran accountable for Houthi attacks
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would hold Iran responsible for any attacks carried out by the Houthi group that it backs in Yemen, as his administration expanded the biggest U.S. military operation in the Middle East since Trump returned to the White House.
UNAMA’s mission in Afghanistan prolonged for another year
The United Nations Security Council on Monday, unanimously approved a resolution to extend the mission of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for another year.
Afghanistan and Pakistan strike a deal to reopen Torkham border
Both sides agreed that once their decisions are shared with their governments, the crossing may open on Tuesday, March 18.
Meeting on Torkham border reopening set to take place
The executive director of the Nangarhar Chamber of Commerce and Investment, Shakerullah Safi, has stated that a second meeting will take place between Afghan and Pakistani traders to discuss the reopening of the Torkham border crossing.
