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Off-grid solar power systems for communities on Tajik-Afghan border boost living, learning, and working conditions for up to 1,000 residents
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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September 3, 2024
In the southern border areas of Tajikistan – as in many rural communities worldwide – access to modern energy is a major challenge, with far-reaching consequences on people's lives, socio-economic development, and overall security. To help...
Germany requests from US Europe troop retraction ‘roadmap’
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has repeatedly requested a clear “roadmap” from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlining the withdrawal of American troops from Europe, according to the Financial Times, which cited three...
From Fish Farming to Green Energy in Afghanistan
UN International Training and Research Center
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August 30, 2024
Years ago, when starting as an entrepreneur, Nawid vowed that he would run his businesses not only for himself, but also for his people. It is a promise that keeps him going, even after the times he lost everything and hit rock bottom. And it is a...
Roots of Peace Hosts Landmark PAX AGRICULTURA Event Transforming Minefields into Vineyards
EIN Presswire
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August 2, 2024
NAPA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a remarkable gathering at the Castellucci Estate in Napa Valley, Roots of Peace showcased its groundbreaking work in transforming war-torn fields into productive vineyards....
Call for Applications: Food and Economic Security through Entrepreneurship Training for Women and Youth in Afghanistan
UN International Training and Research Center
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July 22, 2024
Phase I (August to October 2024) Approximately 150 participants will be invited to join an online training on entrepreneurship, such as the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and agribusiness. Participants will learn how to identify alternative...
Germany requests from US Defense Secretary to give plan of US troops withdrawal from Europe
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has repeatedly requested a clear “roadmap” from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlining the planned withdrawal of American troops from Europe, according to the Financial Times, which cited three...
Nearly Three-Quarters of World Heritage Sites Are at High Risk from Water-Related Hazards
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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July 1, 2025
A new analysis by UNESCO and World Resources Institute (WRI) reveals that 73% of World Heritage sites are highly exposed to water-related hazards, such as drought, water stress, or riverine and coastal flooding. Strengthening water stewardship is...
NVBDC Named One of the Global Best Companies to Watch in 2025 by The Silicon Review
EIN Presswire
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July 3, 2025
National Veteran Business Development Council Named One of the Global Best Companies to Watch in 2025 by The Silicon Review DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC)...
Trump prohibits residents of dozen nations from US
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new proclamation barring citizens from 12 countries, including Iran, Afghanistan, and Yemen, from entering the United States. The full travel ban, which will take effect on June 9, cites national...
UN Raises Alarm as Global Displacement Hits Unprecedented Peak
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) More than 122 million people are currently uprooted worldwide, forced to escape conflicts they did not initiate and climate disasters they did not create, only to face tightening borders, shrinking humanitarian aid, and weakening global...
Institute of Regional Studies: Field Marshal Visits U.S. to Reinforce Role as Regional Stabilizer
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 17, 2025
ISLAMABAD, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, commenced a high-level visit to the United States this week, signalling a renewed chapter in military diplomacy amid escalating tensions...
Trump weights pros, cons of joining Israel on its attacks on Iran
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The question of whether the United States should join Israel in strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities or remain uninvolved has revealed sharp divisions within President Donald Trump’s circle. Following a meeting with his national...
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...
US General describes Pakistan as ‘phenomenal partner’ in counterterrorism
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) General Michael Kurilla, head of US Central Command (CENTCOM), described Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in counterterrorism during a testimony to the US House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday. Kurilla explained that with limited US...
A journey of resilience, fueled by learning
MIT Climate Portal - Massachusetts
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June 14, 2025
In 2021, Hilal Mohammadzai was set to begin his senior year at the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF), where he was working toward a bachelor’s degree in computer science. However, that August, the Taliban seized control of the Afghani...
Dormitory Strike in Tehran Injures Twenty
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 20 individuals were hurt on Sunday after an Israeli drone assault struck a student residence hall in Iran’s capital, Tehran, Iranian state television stated. Further particulars were not instantly released, though the dormitory...
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...
Senior ISIS Figure Gets Captured
MENAFN
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June 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A high-ranking ISIS (Daesh) figure, sought by Turkish authorities, was apprehended at the frontier between Pakistan and Afghanistan during a collaborative intelligence effort, according to Turkish security officials on Sunday. Identified...
U.S. Prepares to Expand Travel Ban, Targets Over Thirty Countries
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a significant broadening of its travel restrictions, potentially barring entry from an additional 36 countries, according to a confidential memo from the US State Department. This memo,...
Envoy to Ukraine becomes Germany’s new head of Foreign Intelligence Service
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Martin Jager, Germany’s ambassador to Ukraine, is poised to become the new head of the country’s Foreign Intelligence Service (BND), according to Der Spiegel. His appointment is expected to bring a boost in funding and greater flexibility...