Press Releases
Looking for more press releases? Explore our full press release archive by date to access past announcements, news updates, and media releases published on Afghanistan Political Observer.
 
    
  Lucas Rand, on Flag Day, has been endorsed by VFAF Veterans for America First for VA 11 Special Election June 28th 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
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...
 
    
  China’s President Calls for China-Afghanistan Collaboration
(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...
 
    
  Chad president reciprocates US visa prohibition
(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...
 
    
  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...
 
    
  Unexploded Device Claims Life of Teenage Boy in Afghanistan
(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...
 
    
  Afghan Ministry announces release of 101 prisoners from Pakistani prisons
(MENAFN) In a recent announcement on Tuesday, the Afghan Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation confirmed that 101 Afghan inmates were released from Pakistani prisons and returned to Afghanistan. The ministry stated that these former detainees...
 
    
  Afghanistan’s tourism sector sees growth with over 34,000 foreign crossings in one year
(MENAFN) On Monday, Afghanistan's National Statistics and Information Authority reported that more than 34,000 foreign nationals entered and exited the country during the Persian calendar year 1403. According to a statement shared on the...
 
    
  ICRC president: Civilians will pay the price if global commitment to ban landmines allowed to fracture
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...
 
    
  War-hungry politicians want to prolong Ukraine- Russia war- Orban
(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...
 
    
  Afghanistan: Addressing the water crisis for communities
Access to safe drinking water essential for life and health, yet it is estimated that 33 million people in Afghanistan face severe water shortage. This World Water Day, marked on 22 March, we look at the situation on ground and its impact on the...
 
    
  Afghanistan's trade volume nearly hits USD13 bn in 2025
(MENAFN) Afghanistan's trade volume for the year 1403 in the Persian calendar (which ended on March 20, 2025) nearly hit 13 billion U.S. dollars, with imports making up the majority of the transactions, according to a representative from the...
 
    
  Governor Hochul is a Guest on “PBS Newshour”
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on PBS NewsHour with Amna Nawaz to discuss how governors across the nation are responding to threats from the federal administration including DOGE, tariffs, and entitlement cuts. VIDEO: The...
 
    
  Wounded Marine and His Family to Receive Life-Changing Home Makeover on Military Makeover with Montel®
The Reeves Family of North Carolina, Honored for Their Service and Resilience, to Be Featured in Upcoming Season Airing on Lifetime TV. KING, NC, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Military Makeover with Montel® along with...
 
    
  Speeding Crash in Afghanistan Claims Two Lives, Injures Four
(MENAFN) At least two people were killed and four others wounded in a traffic accident in eastern Afghanistan’s Ghazni province, according to a news agency on Wednesday. The incident occurred in Gelan district when a passenger vehicle, reportedly...
 
    
  China, Afghanistan, Pakistan want to enhance trade, security collaboration
(MENAFN) China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan have pledged to strengthen their trilateral cooperation across key areas such as trade, infrastructure, and regional security, according to a statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry issued Wednesday....
 
    
  International Women’s Day – 8 March
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day calls on us all to imagine a gender equal world. The theme also urges "a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where...
 
    
  U.S. Secretary of Defense Demands In-Depth Probe into Afghanistan Exit
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth initiated a full investigation into the 2021 U.S. exit from Afghanistan, emphasizing the need to assess the operation he described as disastrous. In a memo issued on Tuesday, Hegseth stated that the...
 
    
  Fatal Coal Mine Blast in Afghanistan Kills Seven
(MENAFN) A deadly explosion tore through a coal mine in Afghanistan’s northern Samangan province early Wednesday, leaving at least seven miners dead and two others wounded, according to a local police representative. The incident occurred due to...
 
    
  ECRE Legal Note: The Cessation of International Protection and Review of Protection Statuses in Europe
|Published on: 8th May 2025|Categories: News| ECRE has published a legal note on cessation of international protection and review of international protection statuses in Europe. It is a new version of a similar legal note that was published in...