Ministry of refugees signs cooperation agreements to support vulnerable populations
These services will benefit 160,908 returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host communities.
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Flights grounded as South Korea hit by record snowfall
MONITORING (SW) – South Korea’s capital, Seoul has recorded its heaviest November snowfall since records began over a century ago in 1907.
Mujahid is upbeat about ties between Afghanistan, Russia
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, has stated that Sergey Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Security Council, assured during his visit to Afghanistan that the removal of the “Taliban” name from Russia’s list of banned groups will be finalized in the near future.
Pakistani forces launch night-time crackdown against Imran Khan supporters
MONITORING (SW) – Pakistan security forces launched a night-time operation to disperse thousands of supporters of the country’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, after the crowd broke through barricades and gathered in the capital Islamabad demanding his release.
Lebanese rejoice as Israel and Hezbollah agree on ceasefire
As dawn broke in Lebanon, people displaced by months of Israeli attacks have been pictured returning home, despite an Israeli military warning to wait until they are told it is safe to do so as the ceasefire began.
Russia pledges support for infrastructure projects in Afghanistan
Sergei Shoigu, the secretary of Russia’s Security Council, has said that Moscow is ready to implement infrastructure projects in Afghanistan, including railways, transport, industry, agriculture, electricity, and mining.
US demands Pakistan to respect human rights, peaceful demonstrations
The United States has urged Pakistani authorities to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the PTI protesters’ right to demonstrate peacefully, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has said.
Netanyahu approves ceasefire deal in Lebanon as death toll mounts to 3768
The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved the ceasefire deal in Lebanon “in principle”, reported CNN.
DABS signs electricity purchase agreement with Tajikistan for 2025
According to statement, the agreement has been signed in Turkey.
China invites Muttaqi to attend neighbouring countries’ summit
Yue Xiaoyong, China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, has invited Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, to participate in the upcoming meeting of foreign ministers from Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries.
Islamabad under lockdown as protests erupt demanding ex-PM Imran Khan’s release
MONITORING-ISLAMABAD (SW) – Pakistan’s capital was put under a security lockdown on Sunday ahead of protests by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan
WB notes decline in Afghanistan’s exports
The World Bank has reported that Afghanistan’s exports in the first eight months of 2024 have decreased by 14% compared to the same period in 2023, due to various reasons, particularly the increase in taxes on Afghan agricultural products imposed by Pakistan.
