HERAT, AFGHANISTAN – International headlines frequently focus on Afghanistan’s conflicts, but in Herat, 30-year-old Edris Ganji is taking a different path. As the country’s only professional slackliner, Ganji just completed …
HERAT, AFGHANISTAN – Local food-exporting companies in Herat province participated in the first comprehensive two-day workshop focused on equipping them with essential knowledge on food export standards for European markets. …
Herat University Launches Afghanistan’s First Carpet Design Degree to Modernize Industry and Boost Global Exports
HERAT— In a groundbreaking move to modernize one of Afghanistan’s oldest and most celebrated industries, Herat University has officially launched the country’s first-ever academic department dedicated to Carpet Design and …
Over 4,700 Pilgrims, Including 25% Women, Depart Western Afghanistan for Hajj
HERAT, AFGHANISTAN – The Department of Hajj and Religious Affairs in Herat province has confirmed the successful completion of the Hajj pilgrimage airlift for the country’s western zone, marked by …
QALA-E-NAW, AFGHANISTAN – The Directorate of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock in northwestern Badghis province has intensified its anti-pest campaign, clearing over 1,200 hectares (6,000 jeribs) of agricultural land from locusts …
FARAH, AFGHANISTAN – In an effort to counter a severe nationwide decline in reading culture, the Department of Information and Culture in Afghanistan’s western Farah province has inaugurated a seven-day …
Zakia Khudadadi, the prominent Para-Taekwondo athlete originally from western Afghanistan, has clinched the gold medal at the European Para-Taekwondo Championships 2026 for the second time in her career. Competing in …
Afghan Red Crescent Distributes IFRC-Funded Cash Aid to Herat Flood Victims
HERAT, Afghanistan – The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) has commenced distributing over 4.2 million Afghanis (AFN) in emergency cash assistance to 400 families devastated by recent flash floods across …
Turkmen Delegation Discusses Torghundi Port Expansion with Herat Governor
A Turkmen delegation met Herat Governor Noor Ahmad Islamjar to discuss trade and Torghundi port upgrades. The Turkmen delegation was led by Gurdov Bashim, Head of the Construction and Technical …
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) representation in Afghanistan’s Nimruz province has officially announced that transit drivers from the Islamic Republic of Iran transporting commercial goods to the province are …