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Herat earthquake survivors demand IE, aid agencies for urgent reconstruction efforts

HERAT CITY (SW) – A number of earthquake victims in Herat province complain about the negligence of the de-facto government and aid agencies in the reconstruction of houses and provision the educational and medical facilities. They say that more than five months have passed since the deadly earthquake in Herat, but they are still living under tents and are deprived of other life facilities.

Amir Khan Muttaqi leaves for Turkmenistan

KABUL (SW) – Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate, has left for Turkmenistan as the head of a delegation to discuss various bilateral issues between Kabul and Ashgabat.

Ford halts shipments of new F-150 Lightning EVs

Ford Motor (F.N), opens new tab said on Friday it had halted shipments of all 2024 model year F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks, so it could perform quality checks for an issue it did not specify.

Doha meeting had no potent result, says Muttaqi

KABUL (SW) – Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the de-facto government of Afghanistan, has stated that he closely monitored the Doha meeting, and according to him, it did not lead to any potent results.

US to target Russia with more sanctions

MONITORING (SW) – The United States will impose sanctions on over 500 targets on Friday in action marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo told Reuters in an interview on Thursday.