Shafaqna English- Most Afghans voice profound concern about the pervasive poverty in Afghanistan. They assert that ongoing poverty compounds feelings of despair in every sphere of life and caution that Afghanistan could face even graver calamities if the situation persists. They argue that escalating poverty and entrenched crises have been overlooked
The building, at Slade Hollow on Hooton Lane, Laughton en le Morthen, will be converted into a children’s home for up to three children aged from 10 to 17 years, with special needs including autism. Eight letters of objection have been lodged by residents, and one by Laughton en le Morthen Parish Council. Objections have been lodged on the grounds of noise and disturbance; possible anti-social behaviour; lack of facilities in the village; traffic hazards; the property’s proximity to a railway...
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) criticized President Biden for “sending a green light” to Russian President Vladimir Putin when the U.S. withdrew its troops from Afghanistan. McConnell joined Fox News's "America’s Newsroom" on Wednesday after the Senate passed aid to Ukraine in its war against Russia after a months-long delay. He argued that one of Biden’s
The legislation would extend for two years the program known as Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA. It now goes to President Biden's desk to become law.
The Senate voted late Friday to reauthorize a key surveillance authority, avoiding a lapse in the controversial program. Lawmakers voted 60-34 to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, after the House passed the measure late last week. The House passed the bill after a new version was put forward for a two-year reauthorization instead of five years, a change that helped appease conservatives who had initially revolted against the legislation. A two-year...
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MANAMA, 14th April, 2024 (WAM) -- The Kingdom of Bahrain has expressed its
“It appears to be part of broader efforts to build a coalition against the U.S.,” said one expert from South Korea.
Johannesburg — After investing more than $1 billion in Niger over a decade, the U.S. military has agreed to withdraw its more than 1,000 forces from the West African nation over the next few months. It was not a move the U.S. had hoped to make, and officials tell CBS News it will be a severe blow to U.S. counterterrorism efforts in a region known to represent a number of major and growing threats.Niger is a landlocked country surrounded by some unstable neighbors where local militias have joined...
The Environment Agency had objected to the plans for the new hospital due to the water scarcity issues in the area
On Friday, April 26, Acinq announced that its Lightning Network bitcoin wallet, Phoenix, will cease services for U.S. residents from May 3, 2024. This announcement followed closely on the heels of the Samourai Wallet indictment and what is perceived as a targeted U.S. government effort against financial privacy and non-custodial solutions. Lightning Network Platform Phoenix […]
Anyone disappointed by the Outside Lands lineup can take solace that there’s another big music festival on the horizon for the fall: Portola. Thrown by Goldenvoice, organizers of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, alongside local event company Non Plus Ultra, the Portola Music Festival focuses on electronic music and DJs. Now in its third year, the event has proved to be a welcome addition to the city’s festival landscape, with bookings that appeal to an older crowd thanks to its age...