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Afghanistan: Taliban arrests at least seven journalists in July

The plight of Afghan journalists under the Taliban authorities has been highlighted by the International Federation of Journalists, with reports of harassment, imprisonment and intimidation. During July, the IFJ monitored the situation for media...

Rescue teams on third day of searching after devastating Afghanistan earthquake

(MENAFN) Rescue and relief efforts in eastern Afghanistan entered their third day on Wednesday following a powerful earthquake that left thousands homeless and destroyed entire villages. A Taliban official in Kunar province, speaking on condition...

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Military Veteran Michael Verardo

As we continue to mourn the lives of the victims of the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minnesota, we honor the life of U.S. Army Veteran Michael Verardo, who passed away on August 26. In tribute, Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and...

Afghanistan's Taliban Signs Major Energy Deal

(MENAFN) Afghanistan's Taliban-led government on Saturday finalized a substantial $10 billion agreement focused on the production, delivery, and distribution of 10,000 megawatts of power. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked between the...

Death Toll from Afghanistan Earthquake Climbs to 800

(MENAFN) At least 812 people have been confirmed dead and 2,817 injured following a powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night, according to Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Afghan interim government....

Death toll of Afghanistan earthquake reaches eight hundred

(MENAFN) A devastating earthquake measuring 6.0 in magnitude has killed at least 800 people and injured more than 2,800 in eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, according to officials. Authorities warned that the number of victims could rise further as...

Afghanistan secures ten billion dollars to distribute thousands of Megawatts of electricity

(MENAFN) Afghanistan’s Taliban-led administration finalized a $10 billion agreement aimed at producing, transmitting, and distributing 10,000 megawatts of electricity. The deal was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the...

6.0 magnitude earthquake shakes eastern Afghanistan

(MENAFN) A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing more than 250 people and injuring 500, according to reports from government officials. The US Geological Survey recorded the quake at 11:47 p.m. local...

Earthquake Shakes Eastern Afghanistan

(MENAFN) Over 250 individuals lost their lives and approximately 500 sustained injuries when a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the eastern region of Afghanistan late Sunday night, according to information provided by the country’s Information...

Rescue Operations Begin Amid Earthquake in Afghanistan

(MENAFN) A large-scale rescue effort has been initiated in Afghanistan’s eastern Kunar province following a devastating magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck late Sunday night. The tremor hit while most people were sleeping, resulting in the deaths...

Russia is willing to help Taliban government

(MENAFN) Russia has expressed its willingness to assist Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities, with particular focus on countering terrorism and drug production, amid what it views as Western attempts to undermine the country, according to Security...

Russia expresses willingness to help Taliban government

(MENAFN) Russia has expressed its willingness to assist Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities, with particular focus on countering terrorism and drug production, amid what it views as Western attempts to undermine the country, according to Security...

High-level women's forum on decency in politics: an exemplary model for youth and the strengthening of political trust

SLOVENIA, September 1 - The distinguished participants included Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže and Kosovo Foreign Minister Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz, European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib, WTO...

165th regular session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, August 28 - The Government adopted the Implementation Plan for the financial instrument under the financial engineering measure to support investments in the economy, and the Implementation Plan for the financial instrument under the...

Afghanistan: Futsal for empowering children with disabilities

Twelve-year-old Mohammad Ehsan’s eyes are fixed on the ball as he runs across the futsal court. He tackles an opponent, dodges another and dribbles before trying to strike a goal. His excitement and confidence on court are obvious signs of his...

As Legal Immigration Faces New Pressures, Immigration Attorney and Former U.S. Diplomat Ramin Asgard Offers Solutions

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With immigration once again at the center of national debate, former U.S. diplomat, national security expert, and longtime immigration attorney Ramin Asgard is calling for...

Governor Mills Announces Four Maine Healthcare Superheroes to Attend Super Bowl LV Thanks to Generosity of New England Patriots’ Kraft Family

Governor Janet Mills announced today that, as a result of the generosity of the Kraft family, Maine will send four health care superheroes to Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida as part of an all-expenses paid trip that includes roundtrip travel on...

Stuck in Afghanistan: A Gripping Novel That Unveils a Nation’s Truths — and Two Ideas That Could Redefine Leadership

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former Afghan business executive and author Naim Atarud has released his most personal work yet, Stuck in Afghanistan — a literary novel that blends historical fiction with sharp...

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Afghan national military intercepts drug smuggling attempt

(MENAFN) Afghan national army troops have intercepted a drug smuggling attempt and arrested three suspected traffickers in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, a regional army spokesman, Jawed Agha, said Tuesday. According to the official,...