Energy industry methane emissions rise close to record in 2023
MONITORING (SW) – Methane emissions from the energy sector approached record highs last year, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned.
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IE officials stress importance of continuing international humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – After the Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy for Afghanistan announced that the United Nations institutions and donor countries had begun reviewing the process of providing aid to Afghanistan, officials in the Ministry of Economy of the Islamic Emirate have reiterated the importance of continuing humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan from the UN and the international community.
Israel using starvation as ‘weapon of war’, says EU foreign policy chief
MONITORING (SW) – Josep Borrell, the EU’s foreign policy chief, has said the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is “not a natural disaster” and has accused Israel of using starvation as a “weapon of war”.
Uzbek FM advocates for Afghanistan’s integration into international community
KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate Acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, held a meeting on Tuesday in Kabul city, with a high-level delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Baxtiyor Saidov.
US to send new weapons package worth $300 M for Ukraine
MONITORING (SW) – The United States will send a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $300 million, President Joe Biden’s administration said on Tuesday, the first such move in months as additional funds for Kyiv remain blocked by Republican leaders in Congress.
Pakistan reinstates entry restrictions: Afghan patients require visa for Torkham crossing
JALALABAD CITY (SW) – The government of Pakistan once again banned the entry of Afghan patients without visas from the Torkham border crossing since the past three days.
Education struggles in Ghazni: Shortage of school buildings, classrooms impacts students’ learning
GHAZNI CITY (SW) – The shortage of school buildings and proper classrooms in Ghazni province has become a significant challenge for many students. Residents highlight the difficult conditions their children face, being compelled to study under trees or in tents.
India implements citizenship law opposed by Muslims before election
India moved on Monday to implement a 2019 citizenship law that has been criticised as discriminating against Muslims, weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a rare third term for his Hindu nationalist government.
‘We are already fasting’, Palestinians in Gaza observe Ramadan
Radwan Abdel-Hai, a displaced Palestinian sheltering in Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza told the AFP news agency “we are already fasting”. “Beyond food, this
Met Department warns of heavy snow, rainfall expected in 19 Provinces
KABUL (SW) – The Meteorology Department of the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation of the Islamic Emirate has warned of the probability of heavy snowfall and rainfall with flash floods anticipated in 19 provinces on Monday and Tuesday.
IEPM Akhund urges support for needy during Ramadan, calls for market price controls
KABUL (SW) – Mohammad Hassan Akhund, the Acting Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate, has called on the officials and investors to help the needy in Afghanistan during Ramadan month, especially those affected by natural disasters, returnees, families of victims, and single mothers.
At least 50 injured after ‘technical problem’ on LATAM flight to Auckland, NZ Herald reports
MONITORING (SW) – At least 50 people were hurt on Monday, mostly with minor injuries, after LATAM Airlines (LTM.SN), opens new tab told the New Zealand Herald that a “technical problem” had caused a “strong movement” during a flight from Sydney to Auckland.
