WB reports 2.7% economic growth in Afghanistan, but challenges persist
The World Bank states that Afghanistan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which grew by 2.7% in the year 2024, has only offset 10% of the economic losses incurred in previous years.
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Celebrations erupt around Syria as crowds ransack Assad’s luxurious home
Celebrations erupted around Syria and crowds ransacked President Bashar al-Assad’s luxurious home after rebels swept into Damascus and declared he had fled the country, in a spectacular end to five decades of rule by the Assad dynasty.
Trump aims to deport all illegal immigrants except “Dreamers”
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump aims to deport all immigrants in the U.S. illegally over his four-year term but wants a deal to protect so-called “Dreamer” immigrants, he said in an interview that aired on Sunday on NBC News’ “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker.”
Da Afghanistan Bank auctions 16 million US dollars
The Afghanistan Central Bank/ Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) has announced that in order to maintain and stabilize the value of the Afghani currency, it will auction 16 million US dollars on Monday, December 9.
Bashar al-Assad flees as rebels capture the Syrian capital
MONITORING (SW) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is believed to have fled the country his family has ruled over for 50 years as rebels said they had captured the capital after a lightning advance completed in just under two weeks.
World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says
The United Nations’ world food price index rose in November to its highest level since April 2023, recording its biggest gain in 19 months on the back of surging vegetable oil prices, data showed on Friday.
“If no girls can study, where will the female doctors come from?”
The announcement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to bar women from studying in medical institutes will have far-reaching consequences on women’s health in the country, warned Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
Bitcoin breaks $100,000, reaching new record high
The value of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency has been boosted by hopes US President-elect Donald Trump will adopt crypto-friendly policies.
MoPVPV shuts down Arezo TV, defends move as safeguarding Islamic values
According to the MoPVPV, Arezo TV was shut down on Wednesday as part of efforts to “preserve” Islamic values, prevent media exploitation, and strengthen the social system.
France in crisis as no-confidence vote brings down the government
France has been plunged into political crisis after a no-confidence vote brought down the government, ending the beleaguered minority coalition of the rightwing prime minister Michel Barnier after only three months.
Israel “committing genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza, says AI
MONITORING (SW) – Amnesty International accused Israel of “committing genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza since the start of the bombardment last year, saying its new report was a “wake-up call” for the international community.
South Korea descends into political turmoil after President declares emergency martial law
South Korea’s main opposition party has announced it will initiate impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol unless he immediately resigns, after he declared and then rescinded martial law.
