Helmand’s Sangin still in ruins despite cessation of conflict
Nearly four years after the cessation of conflict in Sangin district, Helmand province of Afghanistan, the war-torn landscape of the area remains unchanged, with thousands
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Red Cross reports 33 million Afghans facing critical water shortage
At least 33 million Afghans are facing a severe water shortage, warned the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) branch in Afghanistan.
Torkham border gate reopens for passenger traffic after nearly a month
Local officials in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan have confirmed that the Torkham border gate has reopened to allow the movement of people.
Fire at Heathrow disrupts flight schedules around the world
MONITORING (SW) – Britain’s Heathrow Airport said it would be closed all of Friday after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out
Confusing gynecological issues with appendicitis could cause infertility, warn doctors
KABUL (SW) – Doctors in Kabul warn that appendicitis in women can have serious consequences, and in many cases, misdiagnosis can lead to infertility. They
Green tea farming in Khost: A new venture for economic growth
A young farmer from the Tani district, Rahmat Wali, has embarked on an innovative venture by introducing green tea plants from India and cultivating them in the district for the first time. This marks a new chapter for Khost’s agricultural landscape, as Rahmat Wali seeks to diversify crops and contribute to the region’s economic growth.
MoMP discusses investment and collaboration with Uzbekistan delegation
The discussions centered on enhancing investment opportunities and fostering collaboration in Afghanistan’s mining sector, with a focus on joint projects in exploration, extraction, and processing of mineral resources.
Defying disability: A young girl’s battle to overcome limitations
In a remote village in the first district of Kohistan, located in Afghanistan’s Kapisa province, lives a remarkable young girl named Zahra. At 19, Zahra, who shares her home with a family of eight, has defied the odds to pursue her passion for painting.
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
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.”
