Massive wildfires tear through Los Angeles in the US
MONITORING (SW) – More than 2,000 structures have burned and at least five people are dead across Los Angeles in what is described as one of the worst wildfires in the US city’s history.
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Afghans turn to SMEs to drive economic, social development
Small-scale entrepreneurship, often initiated by individuals with limited capital and resources, has attracted attention due to its flexibility, innovation, and direct connection to local needs.
Tech leaders continue to fall in line around Donald Trump
Tech leaders continue to fall in line around Donald Trump, with Facebook’s announcement that it would end its US fact-checking programme the latest victory for the president-elect and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk.
Luxembourg contributes $1.56 million to Afghanistan’s essential services
MONITORING (SW) – The Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan announced that Luxembourg has donated $1.56 million to Afghanistan. In a statement released on Tuesday, January
Afghan embassy in Islamabad raises alarm over arrests of migrants by Pakistani police
The Afghan Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, has announced that the country’s police have arrested nearly 800 Afghan migrants. In a statement released on Sunday,
China to build homes for Afghan returnees, expand cooperation in key sectors with Afghanistan
China has announced plans to support Afghan citizens by building homes for those expelled from neighboring countries. Additionally, China aims to enhance its cooperation with Afghanistan in various sectors, including agriculture, health, mining, and infrastructure development.
Canada PM Trudeau is likely to announce resignation: Reports
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is increasingly likely to announce he intends to step down, though he has not made a final decision, a source familiar with Trudeau’s thinking said on Sunday.
Expansion of Chabahar port dubbed pivotal for economic prosperity in Afghanistan
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has issued a statement highlighting that Vikram Misri, the Deputy Foreign Minister, has emphasized upon the development and expansion of
Survey: Youngsters with disabilities struggle to find jobs, life partners
People with disabilities in Afghanistan are facing significant challenges in both their personal and social lives. These challenges have, at times, prevented them from accessing
Major snow storm hits the US prompting many states to declare emergency
A major winter blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures in the US stirred dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast prompting schools and government offices in several states to close.
Over 500 Afghan children killed, injured by explosive remnants in 2024
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Afghanistan has said that over 500 children were killed or injured in 2024, due to landmines and unexploded ordnance left behind from the war.
Flood victims in Ghor face harsh winter with limited resources, aid
A number of internally displaced people (IDPs) from natural disasters in the flood victim camp at “Pushta-e-Gamorak” in eastern Firozkoh, the capital of Ghor province, are complaining about limited access to basic living necessities.
