Taliban returns Iranian oil products, instead doubles purchase of gas from Russia

The supply of Russian liquefied gas to Afghanistan by rail has doubled from January to November 2023, a recent report by Reuters indicates.

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Taliban's acting commerce minister Haji Nooruddin Azizi speaks during an interview with Reuters, in Islamabad, Pakistan November 16, 2023. REUTERS/Salahuddin NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
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How illegal gold mining threatens Ghana’s future

This revelation showed that it is almost impossible to eradicate illegal mining and restore lands in the country.

Ghana, over the last few years, has been in a tough battle with illegal mining, also known as galamsey. This action has cost the country several water bodies, land and vegetation.  In this episode of Qonversations, the head of the political desk at GhanaWeb, Etsey Atisu, walks us through a documentary which focuses on the depth of damage caused by this illicit act.
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In a world where six-pack abs are flaunted more than six-point health plans, who are we really trusting with our well-being? Consultant Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeon, Dr Ali Ghanem, cuts through the noise in a candid conversation with Qonversations — unpacking the layered relationship between health, social media, influence, and longevity. Dr Ghanem, in an interview with Ismail Akwei, begins with a stark reminder: “Health is life.” He challenges the outdated definition of health as merely the absence of disease and instead argues for a reimagined standard — optimal functioning across body and mind. You may be disease-free, but if your cognitive function, mobility, or digestion isn’t thriving, you’re missing the very essence of life.
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