Japan’s $500,000 donation gives Afghanistan’s healthcare a much-needed boost
The World Health Organization (WHO) Afghanistan office announced on Wednesday that Japan has donated $500,000 to support the country’s health sector.
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Google to pay $340 million to settle Italian tax case
Milan prosecutors plan to drop a case brought against the European division of Google (GOOGL.O), opens new tab after the company agreed to pay 326 million euros ($340 million) to settle a tax claim, they said on Wednesday.
World Bank warns of fragile economic growth in Afghanistan
The World Bank recently reported that Afghanistan’s economic growth remains fragile, with citizens becoming increasingly vulnerable to poverty and unemployment. According to the report, the
In Israel, US senators dismiss Trump’s Gaza plan, say Arab states to have viable alternative
U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dismissed President Donald Trump’s proposal to seize Gaza and force out the Palestinians, while Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal said he expects Arab states to put forward a workable alternative.
Palestinians seek to rebuild life in devastated Gaza after deadly war
After 15 months of conflict between Hamas and Israel, Gaza has endured extensive devastation. Many Palestinians are returning to rubble where their homes once stood.
Gold mine collapse in Mali kills 48 people
MONITORING (SW) – At least 48 people were killed in the collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in western Mali, authorities and local sources
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Israel has received a shipment of heavy MK-84 bombs from the United States, after U.S. President Donald Trump lifted a block imposed on the export of the munitions by the administration of predecessor Joe Biden, the defense ministry said on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia to host US – Russia meeting on Ukraine
A high-level delegation from US President Donald Trump’s administration is set to begin crucial discussions in Saudi Arabia with Russian and Ukrainian officials, aiming to
Arab leaders to gather in Saudi Arabia amid Trump’s proposal to takeover Gaza
MONITORING (SW) – Saudi Arabia is spearheading urgent Arab efforts to develop a plan for Gaza’s future as a counter to US President Donald Trump’s
Trump orders talks to end Ukraine war after phone call with Putin
MONITORING (SW) – US President Donald Trump has said both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed a desire for peace in separate phone calls
North Korea condemns Trump’s Gaza takeover proposal as ‘bluster’
North Korean state media on Wednesday denounced U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians as bluster and accused Washington of robbery.
UNSC urges Islamic Emirate to take action against rising terrorist threats
The United Nations Security Council held a meeting on Monday, urging the Islamic Emirate’s de-facto government to take immediate and specific actions to combat rising
