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.
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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”.
Key roads in Bamyan reopened after snowstorm disruptions
Local authorities in Bamyan have reported that the Kabul-Bamyan highway, which had been closed due to heavy snowfall and storms, has now been reopened after three days.
North Korea’s Kim orders nuclear readiness after missile test
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a test-launch of strategic cruise missiles and ordered full readiness to use nuclear attack capability, which would ensure the most effective defense for the country, state media said on Friday.
Turkey’s firebrand Kurdish leader announces end of rebellion
MONITORING (SW) – Turkey’s jailed militant leader Abdullah Ocalan has called on his Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) to lay down arms, a move that could
Most youths remain skeptical about the future in Afghanistan: “no education and job opportunities”
A survey conducted by Salam Watandar among 219 young individuals shows that 40% of the Afghan youths are pessimistic about their future, while 60% remain hopeful.
Iran and Russia to continue dialogue on Afghanistan’s future
In a joint press conference with Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Minister, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that the developments in Afghanistan hold “special significance” for both countries, and Tehran and Moscow will continue their consultations and discussions regarding issues related to Afghanistan.
First permanent calligraphy exhibition opens in Herat
Authorities from the Herat Calligraphy Association have announced that, for the first time, a permanent calligraphy exhibition was opened on Wednesday, in collaboration with the Directorate of Information and Culture at the historic Qala-e-Ikhtyaruddin in the province.
ICRC chief warns humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan remains grave
Officials at the Ministry of Economy of the Islamic Emirate, however, argue that while the reduction in global aid has impacted Afghanistan’s overall economy, the humanitarian situation is not as severe as described.
US, Ukraine agree to terms of critical minerals deal
The U.S. and Ukraine have agreed on the terms of a draft minerals deal central to Kyiv’s push to win Washington’s support as President Donald Trump seeks to rapidly end the war with Russia, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.
Trump floats $5 million ‘gold card’ as path to citizenship
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday floated the idea of replacing a visa program for foreign investors with a so-called “gold card” that could be bought for $5 million as a route to American citizenship.
