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From Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
President of Azerbaijan
AZERBAIJAN, June 2 - 02 June 2026, 19:26 His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Peace be upon you, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings!
Truck Crash in Eastern Afghanistan Kills Eighteen Returning Migrants
MENAFN
(MENAFN) At least 18 people were killed and 30 others injured when a truck transporting Afghan returnees overturned in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, according to local security officials cited in reports.
‘You matter to us more than you’ll ever understand,’ Medal of Honor recipient says to Military Health System
DVIDS - Georgia
Before sharing his story at the 2026 Military Health System Conference in Dallas, Texas, May 27, retired Capt. Florent Groberg named those he served with killed in action: Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Griffin, Maj. Walter Gray, Maj. Thomas Kennedy, and...
Afghan Police Seize Twenty kg of Opium, Arrest Two in Takhar Province
MENAFN
(MENAFN) According to reports, Afghan police carried out a crackdown on illegal drug trafficking in northern Afghanistan’s Takhar province on Sunday, resulting in the arrest of two suspected smugglers and the seizure of narcotics.
Ballast Books Announces The Invisible Veteran, a Powerful Guide to Rediscovering Purpose After Military Service
EIN Presswire
New Book Offers Veterans a Powerful Guide to Rediscovering Purpose, Identity, and Connection After Military Service DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ballast Books is proud to announce the release of The Invisible...
U.S. Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Immigration Curbs
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A federal judge in Rhode Island on Friday delivered a sweeping blow to the Trump administration's immigration agenda, blocking a series of policies that had barred hundreds of thousands of migrants from accessing asylum protections, green...
Local Master Aviator takes final flight, concludes 43-year military career
DVIDS - Georgia
STEAD, Nev. – Chief Warrant Officer 5 Daniel Walters took to the skies in a military aircraft for the final time this week, closing out a 43-year Army aviation career marked by combat deployments, leadership in aviation safety, and over 5,200...
UN Reports Millions in Afghanistan Require Humanitarian Assistance
MENAFN
(MENAFN) According to reports, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan has warned that millions of people in the country continue to require urgent humanitarian assistance, while funding...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Nepad@25 Years
South African Government
Keynote address by the Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile on the occasion of Nepad@25 Years - High-Level Business Breakfast, Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town Programme Director, Mr Linton Mchunu; Your Excellency, Former President...
Kabul Denies Pakistan Allegations Over Deadly Police Attack
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Afghanistan on Tuesday dismissed Pakistan’s accusations that a deadly assault targeting police officers in the country’s north had been organized from Afghan territory, while calling for what it described as “genuine cooperation” between...
Military Hall of famer achieves elite physical fitness milestones
EIN Presswire
Former Marine infantryman and New York Times bestselling editor sets unofficial strength records in age-category: Marks two-year stroke anniversary COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- W. Thomas Smith Jr., a former...
Wisconsin caregivers explore military mental health and culture
DVIDS - Georgia
MILWAUKEE - Approximately 70 attendees gathered at the Medical College of Wisconsin Kerrigan Auditorium May 12 to participate in the training seminar, Tier One: Introduction to Military Experience Culture and the Military-Connected Experience,...
The Weight of Memory: Army aviator mourns Soldiers he lost in Afghanistan 20 years ago
DVIDS - Georgia
CAMP ZAMA, Japan – For most, the final days of May signal the unofficial start of summer, but as the calendar turns and flags are lowered to half-staff across the country, the approaching weekend brings a familiar, quiet burden for Chief Warrant...
CENTRAL EUROPE: Civil society legal complaint about family reunification in Austria ― Another court ruling against Germany over border controls ― Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner raises concerns about use of controversial asylum law in…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
|Published on: 14th May 2026|Categories: News| A group of NGOs and legal academics have filed a complaint with the European Commission against Austria over its unilateral suspension of family reunification for refugees.
Afghanistan Approves Investment to Develop Polymetallic Mine in Faryab
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Afghanistan has granted approval for a new mining project aimed at developing a polymetallic deposit in the Seh Ko area of Kohistan district in northern Faryab province, according to reports from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum.
Afghanistan Approves Polymetallic Mining Project in Faryab Province
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Afghanistan has finalized a new agreement to develop a polymetallic mining site in the Seh Ko area of Kohistan district, located in northern Faryab province, according to the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum.
Afghanistan’s Herat Completes Major Urban Infrastructure Upgrade Program
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Authorities in western Afghanistan’s Herat city have finished 80 development projects over the past year, according to a statement from the provincial government.
Afghan Forces Seize Large Drug Cache in Helmand Anti-Narcotics Operation
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Afghan counter-narcotics forces have seized a significant quantity of illegal drugs and drug-processing equipment during ongoing operations in southern Helmand province, according to reports from a state-run news agency.
Federal Judge Halts Trump-Era Immigration Restrictions
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A federal judge in Rhode Island has put a stop to several immigration measures introduced under the Trump administration that had limited access for many migrants in the United States to asylum protections, green cards, and other lawful...
LT. COL. JOHN DWYER RETIRES FROM ILLINOIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD AFTER 30 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED MILITARY SERVICE
DVIDS - Georgia
After three decades of dedicated service to his community, state, and nation, Lt. Col. John Dwyer will officially retire from the Illinois Air National Guard on June 1, 2026. His 30-year military career reflects a profound commitment to duty,...
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