EU inks blockbuster free trade agreement with South American nations
MONITORING (SW) – The European Union reached a blockbuster free trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina and the three other South American nations in the Mercosur
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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).
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.
Evident rise of Hepatitis B spikes concerns in Ghazni
An evident rise of Hepatitis B (commonly known as “black jaundice”) among women in Ghazni province has caused concerns among the local population.
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impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol unless he immediately resigns, after he declared and then rescinded martial law.
People with disabilities disheartened by discriminatory behaviors in society
People with disabilities have expressed concerns about discriminatory behavior in society and their lack of access to education and job opportunities while calling on the Islamic Emirate’s de-facto government to provide basic life services for them.
Afghanistan’s ongoing exclusion from ECO dubbed harmful
The Islamic Emirate had previously called for Afghanistan’s role to be considered in regional matters. However, despite Afghanistan being a member of the organization, it has not been invited to the ECO meetings for the past three years.
Trump demands release of Israeli hostages before he resumes office
President-elect Donald Trump is demanding the immediate release of Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza, saying that if they are not freed before he is sworn into office for a second term there will be “HELL TO PAY.”
Water shortage becoming serious problem in Kabul
A number of residents of Kabul, expressing complaints and concerns about the shortage of drinking water, say they are facing many difficulties in securing water.
Donald Trump warns BRICS Countries against replacing Dollar
US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on a bloc of nine nations if they were to create a rival currency to the US dollar.
