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Over 1.2 million megawatts of electricity domestically produced last year

The Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) has produced over 1,206,000 megawatts of electricity in the past year.

UN adopts landmark “Pact for The Future” towards more effective multilateralism

The United Nations has adopted a landmark “Pact for the Future” designed to address a wide range of 21st-century challenges, including climate change, conflict, and human rights.

Blast in Iranian coal mine kills at least 51 people

A blast caused by a gas leak at an Iranian coal mine has killed at least 51 people, state media said on Sunday, in one of the country’s deadliest work accidents in years.

Youngsters falling prey to age-related diseases

A recent survey by Salam Watandar indicates a troubling increase in age-related diseases among young people in Afghanistan.

79th UN General Assembly set to address global challenges, including Afghanistan

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly is set to commence in just three days, bringing together world leaders in New York City.

Afghanistan’s mining extraction in progress at 180 sites, officials confirm

Over 10 billion Afghanis have been invested in 167 small mines, while investment opportunities worth 8 billion dollars have been created in 13 large mines.

Lebanon on the edge after exploding device attacks

MONITORING (SW) – Many people in Beirut, and across Lebanon, are inevitably wondering what will come next following a string of exploding device attacks.

US Elections: Early in-person voting begins in key polls

MONITORING (SW) – In-person voting for this year’s presidential election in US began Friday, a milestone that kicked off a six-week sprint to Election Day after a summer of political turmoil.

Islamic Emirate has 39 active diplomatic missions abroad, says Muttaqi

KABUL (SW) – Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Foreign Minister of the de-facto Islamic Emirate government, has said that significant progress has been made in establishing diplomatic relations, pursuing an economy-focused policy, and enhancing consular services.

Exclusive: Jogi community face spate of systematic neglect in Afghanistan

KABUL (SW) – In an exclusive series of interviews, members of the neglected nomad (Jogi) communities in Afghanistan told Salam Watandar they continue to grapple with relentless challenges, such as extreme poverty, social discrimination, lack of legal identity, early marriages, and limited access to education and healthcare.

Russia extends invitation to FM Muttaqi for ‘Moscow Format’ summit

KABUL (SW) – Dmitry Aleksandrovich Zhirnov, Russia’s ambassador in Kabul, has stated that establishing relations with the de-facto Islamic Emirate government is important for his country.