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Afghanistan Coal Mine Collapse Leaves Four Miners Dead
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating incident unfolded in northern Afghanistan's Samangan province as four miners tragically lost their lives when a coalmine tunnel collapsed, according to an official statement released by the provincial police office on...
Thousands of Afghan Nationals Head Back Home from Iran
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Around 10,000 Afghan nationals are crossing back into Afghanistan each day as violence and instability intensify in Iran, according to a Saturday night report by media. “Recently, due to war and insecurity in Iran, the return of refugees...
Afghan National Pleads Guilty to Plotting Election Day Terror Attack in the United States
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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June 13, 2025
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, a native and citizen of Afghanistan, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Oklahoma City to two terrorism-related offenses: conspiring and attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of...
Anker SOLIX Joins Military Makeover to Support Air Force Veteran with Home Energy Upgrade
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 20, 2025
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anker SOLIX, a global leader in power delivery and storage solutions, recently partnered with the television series Military Makeover with Montel® to provide critical home backup power for a...
Moscow clarifies acknowledgement of Taliban
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has officially recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan to deepen cooperation and initiate comprehensive political engagement, according to Zamir Kabulov, the Russian presidential envoy to Afghanistan. Speaking to RT on...
China’s President Calls for China-Afghanistan Collaboration
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s President Xi Jinping has called for enhanced cooperation with Afghanistan to accelerate the war-ravaged country’s recovery and growth. Speaking at the 2nd China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday, Xi emphasized...
Young people from Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia build knowledge on security sector governance and reform, safety of journalists at OSCE-DCAF summer school
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 16, 2025
Students and young journalists from Central Asia took a deep dive into youth, security, and the role of media freedom at a summer school course organized by the OSCE in co-operation with the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) from...
State Secretary Štucin expresses interest in more political dialogue with Turkmenistan
Government of Slovenia
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June 17, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 17 - They expressed interest in further strengthening political dialogue and economic cooperation. Opportunities are emerging in the pharmaceutical industry, logistics (especially connections between ports) and sport, with many more...
Lucas Rand, on Flag Day, has been endorsed by VFAF Veterans for America First for VA 11 Special Election June 28th 2025
EIN Presswire
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June 16, 2025
Decorated Combat Veteran Lucas Rand, on Flag Day, has been endorsed by VFAF Veterans for America First for VA 11 Special Election June 28th said Jared Craig FAIRFAX , VA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From the press room of...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams & Dr Raj Bhayani FIPA President Honor Healthcare Achievers of New York
EIN Presswire
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June 16, 2025
In a historic event, NYC Mayor Eric Adams & Dr Raj Bhayani FIPA President Honor Healthcare Achievers of New York at Gracie Mansion, Mayors official home. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New York City Mayor Eric...
Chad president reciprocates US visa prohibition
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby announced that Chad will halt issuing visas to American citizens as a reciprocal measure against the US travel ban targeting Chadian nationals. The ban, signed by President Donald Trump, restricts...
ICRC president: Civilians will pay the price if global commitment to ban landmines allowed to fracture
International Committee of the Red Cross
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June 16, 2025
The global consensus that once made anti-personnel mines a symbol of inhumanity is starting to fracture. After decades of progress, we are witnessing a dangerous shift: states that once championed disarmament are now considering withdrawing from...
Unexploded Device Claims Life of Teenage Boy in Afghanistan
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic accident in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province has claimed the life of a teenage boy and seriously injured his two siblings after an unexploded ordnance detonated, the provincial police office announced Sunday. The incident...
MEDITERRANEAN: EU court rules in favour of parents on the move ― Italian Senate approves controversial security law ― Italy terminates contract with spyware firm following surveillance scandal ― Greek coastguard personnel charged over 2023 Pylos…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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June 12, 2025
The Court of Justice of the EU has ruled that helping minors under one’s care to enter the EU is not a crime. The Italian Senate has passed the government’s controversial security law. Italy has ended its contracts with the Israeli cyber company...
War-hungry politicians want to prolong Ukraine- Russia war- Orban
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has firmly stated that his country has no intention of sacrificing its citizens for Ukraine, despite what he described as pressure from European Union leaders to prolong the ongoing conflict with...
India responds to Pakistan over terror accusation
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) India has firmly dismissed Pakistan’s claim that it was behind a deadly terrorist attack in the North Waziristan District, labeling the accusation as “false and malicious.” The statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs came in...
Creating Sustainable Solutions through Conflict Deconstruction: Mariya Asagi
UN International Training and Research Center
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July 4, 2025
While in Afghanistan and Myanmar, Mariya felt the limitations of working without a thorough understanding of the deconstruction phase of conflict, which encompasses social reintegration, physical reconstruction, and institution-building. As an aid...
Indian MP states its ‘very difficult’ to take Pakistani denial on terrorism seriously
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Indian lawmaker Shashi Tharoor has dismissed Pakistan’s repeated denials of supporting terrorism, calling them implausible and inconsistent with the facts. Speaking to RT’s Rick Sanchez on Tuesday, Tharoor – who chairs India’s...
Burn Pits 360 Announces 2025 Gala of Valor at the Bullock Texas State History Museum
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
Featuring Exclusive Preview of FIREWATCH from Co-Producer of Acclaimed Film "The Long Game" AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- BURNPITS 360, the nationally recognized nonprofit that championed the passage of the PACT...
AIDA Country Report on Serbia – Update on 2024
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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July 3, 2025
|Published on: 3rd July 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Serbia provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and...