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Magnitude 4.9 Quake Jolts Southeastern Afghanistan

(MENAFN) A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday afternoon, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences confirmed. The tremor's epicenter was located at a shallow depth of 10 km, with coordinates at 34.48°N...

Tactical Footwear Market Anticipated to Attain $2.9 billion By 2031, at 6.2% CAGR

By product, the boots segment held the highest share, accounting for 67.9% of the global tactical footwear market. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied Market...

Veteran and Military Science Fiction Author Eric Johnson Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eric Johnson, a published author and member of the military community who has authored 34 books, is excited to unveil the latest series, “Dance of the Dead.” Multiple...

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...

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...

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on toxic exposure, suicide and pain management

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research finding on toxic exposure, cancer and suicide risk, and alternative treatments for chronic pain. Non-combat exposures linked to breathing problems...

US Changemakers and Canadian Indigenous Women Leaders Join Global Peace Summit – Oct 29

Global summit unites 26 speakers from 17 countries to explore how peace begins at home and how cycles of violence can be broken. NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On 29 October 2025, the inaugural Peace Begins at Home...

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on caregivers, Alzheimer’s disease, and toxic exposure

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances for Veterans in caregiver training, Alzheimer’s disease and toxic exposure. New video training prepares families for home care...

Uzbekistan Empowers Afghanistan with Agricultural Aid

(MENAFN) Uzbekistan has provided Afghanistan with a shipment of agricultural assistance, featuring rice, cotton, and vegetable seeds, as part of a collaborative effort to bolster Afghanistan's agricultural capabilities, according to a report from...

Thousands of once protected Afghan refugees in the United States face deportation

The chaotic US military pullout from Afghanistan in August 2021 became a hot campaign issue in the 2024 presidential election and continues to echo today. President Donald Trump, who set the withdrawal in motion during his first term in office,...

Empowering Women and Youth in Afghanistan: Successful Conclusion of the UNITAR Entrepreneurship Training Programme

Since the first phase started in August 2024, the programme has engaged 2,158 individuals from all 34 provinces in Afghanistan, providing tailored training courses aligned with their current business environment. Eighty young entrepreneurs...

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on heart fealth, reintegration therapies, and health care access

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) published three new articles spotlighting research that advances care for Veterans in heart health, mental health and health-system navigation. A VA study highlighted the potential benefits...

Scientific study: Industrial civilization at crossroads between authoritarian collapse and superabundance

Systems theorist who foresaw 2008 financial crash says human species on brink of next ‘giant leap’ in evolution to ‘networked superabundance’ LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new scientific study in the...

US disengagement and new regional security dynamics in Afghanistan’s neighborhood

Afghanistan’s neighborhood is in the midst of a consequential restructuring of its security architecture. Perhaps unsurprisingly, key regional actors Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and China have been continuing to adjust their defense plans and...

Pakistan’s strategic defense pact with Saudi Arabia: A new security architecture in the wider Middle East

The Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, signed on September 17, 2025, is a significant regional development. MEI has published several articles that provide different perspectives on the defense pact. For other analysis, please see...

Education Above All Foundation Partners With USAID to Expand Educational Opportunities For Afghan Children and Youth

DOHA, QATAR, December 9, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Education Above All Foundation, a leading global education foundation signed a landmark agreement with the United States Agency for International Development’s Mission to Afghanistan...

Clash Between Pakistani Security Forces, Militants Claims Eleven Lives

(MENAFN) At least 11 Pakistani military personnel, including two senior officers, were killed during a fierce firefight with militants in the country’s northwest, the military announced on Wednesday. According to a statement issued by the...

US Leaders Join Global Voices for Peace Begins at Home Summit - Oct. 29

New York, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On 29 October 2025, the inaugural Peace Begins at Home Summit will bring together 26 speakers from 17 countries for a one-day global virtual gathering that asks a radical question: what if peace truly...

Pakistan’s Polio Cases Near Thirty in 2025

(MENAFN) Pakistan has confirmed two additional cases of polio in its southern Sindh province, bringing the nation's total to 29 for the year, health authorities reported on Monday. The National Institute of Health's Regional Reference Laboratory...

Submarine Market 2024 Trends: Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 4.0% by 2031, Claims Allied Market Research

Submarine Market - the diesel-electric attack submarines (SSKs) types segment garnered the major share of more than two-fifths of the overall market in 2021. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market...