Afghan youths left in the lurch as support programs fade away
Many young people in Afghanistan have expressed concerns over the decline of youth support programs, capacity-building initiatives, and educational opportunities.
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Man with ‘golden arms’ dies in Australia
One of the world’s most prolific blood donors, whose plasma saved the lives of more than 2 million babies, has died.
Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice claims sorting 30 cases of women rights
KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate’s Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (MoPVPV) reported that the ministry has handled 30 legal cases related
Torkham closure inflicts losses in millions to business in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Officials from Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment under the Islamic Emirate have reported a significant loss of $10 million for the private sectors of both Afghanistan and Pakistan since the closure of the Torkham border crossing.
Afghanistan rakes in over $143 million from fresh fruit exports
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Islamic Emirate has announced that at least 296,000 tons of fresh fruit from Afghanistan have been exported to various countries from March 2024 to February 18, 2025.
UAE ramps up the issuance of Golden Visas to bolster education
MONITORING (SW) – In an important move to bolster the education sector, the UAE has granted Golden Residency to 16,456 outstanding students and educational specialists,
Arezo TV resumes transmissions after 86 days of suspension
Seals placed on Arezo TV’s doors in Kabul, Afghanistan, have been removed in the presence of officials from the Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (MoPVPV), according to station head Basir Abed, who confirmed that the outlet had “reopened its operations.”
Israel approves truce extension, phase two still not agreed upon
Israel will adopt the proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza for the Ramadan and Passover periods, the prime minister’s office said early on Sunday, hours after the first phase of the previously agreed ceasefire was set to expire.
Businesses and patients suffer as Torkham crossing remains closed
Several patients and traders on both sides of the Torkham border crossing say that despite a week having passed since the closure of this vital gateway, no steps have been taken to reopen it. They add that the closure has caused significant problems for them.
Afghan women continue to play pivotal role in agriculture
Despite the current restrictions on women working in many sectors in Afghanistan, agriculture remains one of the fields where women continue to play a significant role.
Afghan women walk on fine line between household tasks, formal employments
In Afghanistan, many women are expected to shoulder the dual responsibilities of managing the household while also pursuing formal employment. A conversation with 30 women
Ukraine ‘gambling with world war three’, Trump tells Zelensky in fiery meeting
US military support for Ukraine hangs in the balance and talks over a minerals deal have collapsed following a disastrous White House summit in which Donald Trump warned Volodymyr Zelensky that he was “gambling with world war three” and told the Ukrainian president to come back “when he is ready for peace”.
