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Water Supply Project Kicks Off in Afghanistan

(MENAFN) Work has officially commenced on the development of a new water supply network in northern Afghanistan’s Samangan province, as reported by a state-run news agency, on Thursday. The project, funded by the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation...

Bombing Targets Government Officials in Pakistan

(MENAFN) At least five individuals lost their lives and 11 others sustained injuries on Wednesday when a government convoy was struck by a roadside explosion in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to an official statement....

Afghan Police Rescue Kidnapped Man, Arrest Four Suspects

(MENAFN) Authorities in eastern Parwan province have successfully rescued a man who had been abducted and apprehended four individuals believed to be his captors, according to a statement released Thursday by the Ministry of Interior Affairs. The...

Afghanistan Extends Condolences Over Iran Deadly Explosion

(MENAFN) Afghanistan’s interim government has extended its condolences and expressed solidarity with Iran following a deadly explosion at an Iranian port, the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a statement on Sunday. In a statement...

Improving housing conditions in Kabul’s informal settlements

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New Water Supply System Kicks Off in Drought-Hit Afghan Province

(MENAFN) A newly completed water supply system has officially begun operations in Sari Pul province, located in northern Afghanistan, according to a news agency on Saturday. The report stated that the infrastructure, built at a cost of 8 million...

Bombing Targets Military Convoy in Pakistan

(MENAFN) A vehicle-borne suicide attacker detonated a car loaded with explosives into a military convoy in the North Waziristan region of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. No organization has yet claimed accountability for the assault, but...

Large Wave of Afghan Refugee Families Head Back Home

(MENAFN) On Monday alone, roughly 1,500 Afghan refugee families made their way back to Afghanistan from neighboring Pakistan and Iran, a news agency reported Tuesday. According to the state-run outlet, "A total of 1,469 Afghan refugee families...

National Gold Group Joins Forces with Beyond The Teams to Support Veterans

Leading precious metals company announces collaboration with Navy SEAL-founded nonprofit to support veteran rehabilitation and humanitarian missions worldwide. KAILUA, HI, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Gold...

Young people from Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia build knowledge on security sector governance and reform, safety of journalists at OSCE-DCAF summer school

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...

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…

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...

Tragic Roof Collapse Kills Two Teens in Afghanistan

(MENAFN) A tragic roof collapse late Monday night in northern Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province claimed the lives of two teenagers and left a child wounded, according to Mawlawi Mohammad Akram Akbari, the provincial head of the Natural Disaster...

Military Fiction, Historical Intrigue, and Prophetic Narratives Headline Inks and Bindings Showcase at the 2025 LATFOB

New works by Albert Clark, R. L. Crossland, and Anthony M. Fobbs among the featured titles at Booth #930. YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inks and Bindings will present a selection of titles spanning...

Afghan Interim Government Cuts Workforce to Improve Efficiency

(MENAFN) The Afghan interim administration is cutting staff across its military and civil institutions, a move officials say is aimed at improving governance and curbing bureaucratic growth. Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the administration,...

Thousands of Afghan Nationals Head Back Home from Iran

(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...

Afghanistan: A rehabilitation pathway to mobility and social inclusion

The ICRC’s Physical Rehabilitation Programme manages four gymnasiums and two open courts across the country where athletes with disability can practice sports, mainly wheelchair basketball, futsal and volleyball. Sport has proved to be the perfect...

Afghan officials: Pakistan intensifies Afghan migrant deportations

(MENAFN) Afghan officials have noted a surge in the deportation of Afghan migrants by Pakistan, according to media reports. On Sunday, authorities from Afghanistan’s interim government in Torkham stated they are providing assistance to returnees...

Anker SOLIX Joins Military Makeover to Support Air Force Veteran with Home Energy Upgrade

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...

State Secretary Štucin expresses interest in more political dialogue with Turkmenistan

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...

'The Operator with Rob O’Neill' Podcast Announces Latest Unfiltered Episodes Featuring Military Legends & Commentary

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The Operator with Rob O’Neill,” hosted by former SEAL Team Six Operator Robert J. O’Neill, continues its weekly run with a slate of compelling, no-nonsense episodes. Known...