Afghanistan technology News API

Supported Countries - 165

Afghanistan

Albania

Algeria

Angola

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Bahamas

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Barbados

Belarus

Belgium

Belize

Bermuda

Bhutan

Bolivia

Bosnia And Herzegovina

Botswana

Brazil

Brunei

Bulgaria

Cambodia

Cameroon

Canada

Cape Verde

Cayman Islands

Central African Republic

Chile

China

Colombia

Comoros

Congo

Costa Rica

Croatia

Cuba

Cyprus

Czech Republic

DR Congo

Denmark

Djibouti

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

Estonia

Ethiopia

Fiji

Finland

France

French Polynesia

Gabon

Georgia

Germany

Ghana

Greece

Guatemala

Guinea

Haiti

Honduras

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

India

Indonesia

Iran

Iraq

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Ivory Coast

Jamaica

Japan

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Kuwait

Kyrgyzstan

Laos

Latvia

Lebanon

Libya

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Macedonia

Madagascar

Malawi

Malaysia

Maldives

Mali

Malta

Marshall Islands

Mauritania

Mauritius

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Moldova

Monaco

Mongolia

Montenegro

Morocco

Mozambique

Myanmar

Namibia

Nepal

Netherland

New Zealand

Niger

Nigeria

North Korea

Norway

Oman

Pakistan

Palestine

Panama

Papua New Guinea

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Puerto Rico

Qatar

Romania

Russia

Rwanda

Samoa

Saudi Arabia

Senegal

Serbia

Singapore

Slovakia

Slovenia

Solomon Islands

Somalia

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

Sri Lanka

Sudan

Sweden

Switzerland

Syria

Taiwan

Tajikistan

Tanzania

Thailand

Tonga

Tunisia

Turkey

Turkmenistan

Uganda

Ukraine

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States Of America

Uruguay

Uzbekistan

Vanuatu

Venezuela

Vietnam

Yemen

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Get technology headlines from Afghanistan with our JSON API.

🔑 Get API key for the Afghanistan technology News API

Country Parameter

The country paramter for the Afghanistan is AF.

Some example queries:

Below is the search query to fetch random 100 news-sources of Afghanistan.

https://newsdata.io/api/1/sources?country=af&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY

Some of the well known sources

Live Example

This example demonstrates the HTTP request to make, and the JSON response you will receive, when you use the News API to get technology headlines from Afghanistan.

Technology Headlines from Afghanistan

https://newsdata.io/api/1/latest?country=af&category=technology&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY

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As a result, brands are increasingly turning to these local platforms to build stronger, more familiar connections with their end users. Globally, Infobip recorded a 30% increase in the number of brands orchestrating conversational marketing interactions with their customers on its platform. The report also reveals the rapid adoption of conversational messaging across key industries in the region. The Retail and eCommerce sector saw a 169% surge in interactions, with South Korea leading at 371%, followed by Singapore (133%) and the Philippines (16%). Telecom also saw explosive expansion, with China's interactions skyrocketing by 4200% and Indonesia recorded 121% growth. Ivan Ostojic , Chief Business Officer, Infobip said: \"The surge in business interactions across APAC reflects a broader shift toward richer, more localized, and conversational messaging experiences. 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Accessed through a single platform, Infobip's omnichannel engagement, identity, user authentication and contact centre solutions help businesses and partners overcome the complexity of consumer communications to grow business and increase loyalty. It offers natively built technology with the capacity to reach over seven billion mobile devices and 'things' in 6 continents connected to over 9,700+ connections of which 800+ are direct operator connections. Infobip was established in 2006 and is led by its co-founders, CEO Silvio Kutić , Roberto Kutić and Izabel Jelenić. Recent award wins include: Infobip ranked an Established Leader in the Juniper Research Conversational AI Leaderboard ( Feb 2025 ) Infobip named a Leader for the third time in the IDC MarketScape ( Feb 2025 ) Infobip named one of the top CPaaS providers in Metrigy's CPaaS MetriRank Report ( Dec 2024 ) Infobip named number one among Established Leaders in RCS Business Messaging in Juniper Research's RCS Business Messaging Competitor Leaderboard 2024 ( Nov 2024 ) Infobip recognized as the number one provider in the AIT Fraud Prevention market by Juniper Research ( Oct 2024 ) Infobip named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) 2024 for the second year running ( June 2024 ) Infobip named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies ( March 2024 ) Omdia Ranks Infobip as Leader for the second year running in its CPaaS Universe Report ( Nov 2023 ) SOURCE Infobip",
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High-Performance Computing and Flexible Storage Empower Industrial Upgrades The AT32F455/F456/F457 series is based on the 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-M4F core, running at up to 192MHz to ensure efficient processing in complex applications. It integrates high-speed embedded memory with up to 512KB Flash and up to 144KB SRAM, and provides 4KB OTP for storing unique IDs, production batch information, and hardware configuration data—ensuring data reliability and security to meet the storage needs of diverse applications. In addition, the series supports high-capacity memory expansion with a QSPI interface for connecting external SPI flash or SPI RAM, supporting address mapping mode. The XMC interface supports memory expansion with SDRAM, SRAM, PSRAM, and NOR Flash. 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The AES hardware encryption effectively safeguards firmware and data transmission, while the TRNG generates high-quality keys and encryption parameters to further strengthen the system's resistance against attacks—delivering a higher level of protection for industrial control, smart security, and connected devices. All AT32 MCUs support industrial-grade temperature ranges from -40°C to 105°C and comply with IEC-60730 international safety standards, ensuring stable operation in harsh environments and enhancing safety risk management in home appliances. Its low-power architecture combined with various power-saving modes—including sleep, deep sleep, and standby—delivers excellent performance in industrial automation, IoT endpoints, and portable devices. Versatile Packaging and Development Support The AT32F455/F456/F457 series is available in QFN48, LQFP48, LQFP64, LQFP100, and LQFP144 packages, with a total of 26 model options to meet diverse application needs. 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      • "content": "BEIJING , March 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PetroChina Company Limited [\"PetroChina\" or the \"Company\", (HKSE: 00857, SSE: 601857)] announced that the Company proactively responded to the evolving landscape, boosted oil and gas exploration and development, further propelled the transition and upgrading of refining and chemical operations. While continuously improving the quality of marketing, the Company prioritized quality and profitability enhancement, steadily promoted the green and low-carbon transition, actively engaged in emerging industries, continuously improved ESG performance, and strengthened the profitability of two major industry chains of oil and gas. Despite the realized oil price dropped by 2.5% year-on-year, the Company maintained growth in its operating performance, achieving new record highs for three consecutive years. In accordance with IFRS, the Company recorded a revenue of RMB 2.9 trillion in the full year of 2024. Net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company reached RMB 164.68 billion , up 2.0% year-on-year. With continuous optimization of its asset-liability structure, the Company retained a robust financial position. The Company generated free cash flow of RMB 104.35 billion , exceeding RMB 100 billion for three consecutive years. In return for the shareholders, the Board recommends a final cash dividend of RMB 0.25 (inclusive of applicable tax) per share for 2024. Total annual dividend is RMB 0.47 (inclusive of applicable tax) per share, representing a payout ratio of 52.2%. The total amount of cash dividend reaches approximately RMB 86.02 billion . Both the final and full-year dividend per share reach the highest levels in history for the same period. Results Review Significant progress in boosting oil and gas reserves and production, with sustained increase in oil and gas output. The Company adhered to efficient exploration to enhance economically recoverable reserves and the reserve replacement ratio. It achieved major breakthroughs and significant discoveries in the Tarim Basin, Sichuan Basin, Junggar Basin, Ordos Basin, and Songliao Basin. Adhering to cost-effective development, the Company systematically advanced the construction of capacity-building projects, including Bayan and Sulige, ensuring profitable capacity-building in new fields, efficient and stable production in mature fields, and output growth through precision management. The Company also intensified efforts in large-scale and efficient development of unconventional oil and gas resources. As a result, crude oil output has increased steadily, natural gas production has maintained rapid growth, with the share of natural gas in total oil and gas output continuing to rise. The Company continued to drive the high-quality development of its overseas oil and gas business, actively acquiring premium new projects, optimizing the operation of existing production projects, and enhancing the concentration of overseas oil and gas assets and investment returns. In 2024, the Company's oil and gas output reached 243.7 million tons in oil equivalent terms, representing a year-on-year increase of 2.2%. Domestic oil and natural gas output increased by 2.5% year-on-year to 217.0 million tons, within which domestic crude oil output edged up 0.4% year-on-year to 105.2 million tons, and marketable natural gas output grew by 4.6% year-on-year to 140.36 billion cubic meters. The Company pooled its strengths to accelerate the development of new energies business. In 2024, wind and solar power generation reached 4.72 billion kilowatt-hours, with an increase in installed capacity totaling 4.95 million kilowatts. Additionally, newly-signed geothermal heating contracts area reached 75.12 million square meters. The oil, gas, and new energies business achieved an operating profit of RMB 159.75 billion . Accelerated transformation and upgrading of refining and chemicals, with new materials production reaching new record highs. The Company adhered to green and intelligent development, adopting a market-oriented and profitability-centered approach to optimize facility utilization and product mix. By vigorously reducing the production of fuels and increasing chemicals and specialty products, the Company continuously increased the output of high value-added products while actively moving to mid-to-high-end of the \"Refining, Chemicals, Bio-manufacturing, Fine Chemicals, New Materials\" industrial chain. Key transformation and upgrading projects, including Jilin Petrochemical and Guangxi Petrochemical, progressed steadily, while the high-end polyolefin project of Blue Ocean New Materials was officially launched. The Company expanded sales of specialty refined products, securing the largest market share in China for bonded marine fuel, paraffin wax, low-sulfur petroleum coke, and specialty asphalt. The Company strengthened chemical market analysis and forecasting, enhanced marketing capabilities, and achieved a substantial increase in chemical product sales. In 2024, the Company processed 190 million tons of crude. The output of refined petroleum products reached 120 million tons. The commodity volume of chemical products amounted to 38.98 million tons, an increase of 13.6% year-on-year, and the output of new materials surged by 49.3% year-on-year to 2.05 million tons. The refining, chemicals and new materials business generated an operating profit of RMB 21.39 billion . Marketing capabilities were continuously strengthened, with the network layout further optimized. The Company actively responded to market demand fluctuations, strengthened production-sales coordination, and optimized marketing strategies to fully leverage the initiative and creativity of sales networks, ensuring a stable market share. The Company also enhanced international trading operations and profitability capacity, continuously improving the profitability of the industrial chain. By promptly grasping market dynamics, the Company flexibly allocated resources and expanded automotive LNG sales. Additionally, the Company intensified marketing efforts for non-oil business, resulting in steady growth in the gross profit of non-oil business. The Company continued to improve its network, and strengthen the development of integrated energy service stations and charging infrastructure, continuously optimizing the customer-focused comprehensive energy replenishment network. In 2024, the Company sold 160 million tons of gasoline, kerosene, and diesel. Domestic sales volume of gasoline, kerosene and diesel amounted to 120 million tons. The marketing business achieved an operating profit of RMB 16.49 billion . Significant growth in natural gas marketing with enhanced efficiency and profitability, with sales volume hitting a historic high. The Company ensured a balanced allocation of domestic and imported resources, and comprehensively coordinated injection and withdrawal of gas storage facilities with LNG spot procurement, striving to reduce costs for the natural gas resource portfolio. The Company continued to optimize the market layout and marketing strategies of its natural gas business, boosted efforts in developing direct-sales, end-user markets, and high-end, lucrative markets, and worked to grow the gas power generation business, further improving its marketing quality and profitability. In 2024, the Company sold 287.75 billion cubic meters of natural gas, increased by 5.2% year-on-year. Domestic natural gas sales reached 227.83 billion cubic meters, representing a year-on-year growth of 3.7%. The natural gas marketing business generated an operating profit of RMB 54.01 billion . Outlook Looking ahead to 2025, the Company will uphold the general principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability, and adhere to the five development strategies of Innovation, Resources, Market, Internationalization, and Green & Low-carbon development. The Company will proactively respond to market changes, leverage core competencies, continuously optimize production and operation, develop new quality productive forces in light of local conditions, accelerate the development of new businesses including new energies and new materials. It will continuously enhance the resilience and profit-generating capabilities of industrial and supply chains, strengthen capabilities in risk response, sustainable development and value creation, strive to achieve effective improvement of the quality and reasonable growth of the quantity, delivering enhanced development outcomes to reward shareholders and society. Additional information on PetroChina is available at the Company's website: http://www.petrochina.com.cn Media contact: Matthew Li , [email protected] SOURCE PetroChina Company Limited",
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      • "content": "Last performance before closure set for 19 April 2025 DUBAI , UAE , March 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Emaar gears up for the planned renovation of Dubai Fountain, the date for its final show before the refurbishment has been revealed. The iconic fountain, located in the heart of Downtown Dubai , will perform its last show on 19th April 2025 , before temporarily closing for a comprehensive restoration aimed at ensuring its continued brilliance. Since its inception, Dubai Fountain has emerged as a defining symbol of Dubai's creative prowess, drawing millions of visitors from around the world with its stunning synchronised performances of water, light, and music. The upcoming renovation will preserve the fountain's spectacular displays, ensuring it continues to mesmerise and inspire visitors for years to come. Mr. Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar, said: \"Dubai Fountain stands as a reflection of Dubai's bold vision and its ability to captivate and inspire on a global scale. This restoration underscores our commitment to maintaining its legacy as a beacon of creativity and excellence. We look forward to welcoming guests back to experience the fountain in all its renewed splendour.\" While Dubai Fountain undergoes its scheduled maintenance, visitors can continue to immerse themselves in the vibrant experiences of Downtown Dubai . From world-class shopping and dining at Dubai Mall to awe-inspiring views of Burj Khalifa, the area remains a dynamic hub for both tourists and residents alike. Emaar looks forward to reopening Dubai Fountain later this year, ensuring it remains a cherished landmark and a source of inspiration for guests from across the globe. Note to Editors: About Emaar Properties Emaar Properties PJSC, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is a global property developer and provider of premium lifestyles, with a significant presence in the Middle East , North Africa , and Asia . One of the world's largest real estate companies, Emaar has a land bank of ~1.7 billion sq. ft. in the UAE and key international markets. With a proven track-record in delivery, Emaar has delivered over 118,400 residential units in Dubai and other global markets since 2002. Emaar has strong recurring revenue-generating assets with approx. 1.4 million sq. mtr. of leasing revenue-generating assets and 38 hotels and resorts with around 9,200 keys (includes owned as well as managed hotels). Today, 34 percent of Emaar's revenue is from its shopping malls, hospitality, leisure, entertainment, commercial leasing, and international businesses. Burj Khalifa, a global icon, Dubai Mall, the world's most-visited retail and lifestyle destination, and Dubai Fountain, the world's largest performing fountain, are among Emaar's trophy destinations. Follow Emaar on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/emaardubai ; X: www.twitter.com/emaardubai ; Instagram: www.instagram.com/emaardubai For all media queries, please contact: [email protected] SOURCE Emaar",
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      • "content": "JAKARTA, Indonesia , March 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (IDX: BBRI) held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGMS). At this year's AGMS, BRI approved the distribution of dividends amounting to IDR 51.73 trillion , an increase compared to the 2024 dividend of IDR 48.10 trillion . In addition, BRI will also carry out a share buyback of up to IDR 3 trillion . BRI's 2025 AGMS approved 10 agenda items, with three key topics highlighted by Corporate Secretary Agustya Hendy Bernadi : dividend distribution, share buyback, and management changes. Use of the Company's Net Profit (Cash Dividend Distribution) For the 2024 fiscal year, BRI posted a consolidated net profit of IDR 60.15 trillion , allocating up to IDR 51.73 trillion for cash dividends. An interim dividend of IDR 20.33 trillion ( IDR 135 per share) was distributed on January 15, 2025 , leaving a remaining payout of up to IDR 31.40 trillion . Of the total, IDR 27.68 trillion will go to the state, with the rest distributed proportionally to shareholders listed on the recording date. Share Buyback Plan In addition to the dividend distribution, BRI's 2025 AGMS also approved the company's plan to repurchase or buy back shares in an amount of up to IDR 3 trillion . The buyback will be carried out through the Stock Exchange or outside the Stock Exchange. Changes to the Company's Management The 2025 AGMS resolved changes to the company's management, including the honorable discharge of the following 19 individuals, among them Sunarso as President Director and Catur Budi Harto as Deputy President Director. Additionally, BRI appointed 16 individuals, including Hery Gunardi as President Director and Hakim Putratama as Director of Operations. The AGMS also reassigned Agus Noorsanto from Director of Wholesale and Institutional Business to Deputy President Director, and Ahmad Solichin Lutfiyanto from Director of Compliance to Director of Human Capital & Compliance. In total, BRI's 2025 AGMS discussed and resolved 10 agenda items. The complete resolutions are available on the BRI website at www.bri.co.id \"The decisions made in this AGMS reflect BRI's commitment to continuously improve performance and deliver added value to shareholders and other stakeholders,\" concluded Hendy. For more information about BANK BRI, visit www.bri.co.id SOURCE PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk (BRI)",
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      • "content": "HONG KONG , March 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 24 , the launch ceremony of ADC Submarine Cable's commissioning was successfully held at the Everbright Centre in Hong Kong . The event brought together over a hundred distinguished guests, including prominent figures from the political and business sectors, industry experts, and representatives from leading media organizations. The ADC Submarine Cable project is jointly constructed by China Telecom, China Unicom, Singapore Telecom, Japan's SoftBank, TATA Communications, Vietnam's VIETTEL, Thailand's NT, and the Philippines' PLDT. As the only international submarine cable initiative launched in the Asia-Pacific region over the past nine years, it boasts the highest system transmission capacity and the largest number of fiber pairs in the region. Spanning 9,988 kilometers, the ADC Submarine Cable links mainland China , Hong Kong , Japan , Singapore , and multiple other countries and regions across the Asia-Pacific . Designed with an open cable architecture and cutting-edge high-capacity optical transmission technology, it features a per-fiber pair design capacity exceeding 20 Tb/s, with a total system capacity surpassing 160 Tb/s. By offering diverse routing options, the ADC Submarine Cable significantly strengthens network resilience and stability across the Asia-Pacific , reinforcing the region's digital infrastructure. At the event, Prof. Sun Dong , Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, the Government of HKSAR, emphasized that as a key gateway for the country's opening-up, Hong Kong will fully harness its unique advantages under the \"one country, two systems\" framework. Leveraging its strategic roles as a \"super connector\" and \"super value-adder,\" Hong Kong aims to facilitate the global expansion of mainland enterprises while attracting international businesses. The Hong Kong SAR Government remains committed to enhancing the innovation and technology ecosystem through institutional innovation, policy coordination, and international collaboration. He encouraged industry leaders, including China Telecom, to embrace national and SAR government initiatives, capitalize on the opportunities presented by the digital economy, and intensify R&D efforts to drive breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, big data, and other frontier technologies. At the same time, he expressed confidence that more enterprises would actively contribute to Hong Kong's innovation and technology landscape, fostering an open and inclusive ecosystem and reinforcing the city's position as a globally influential hub for technological advancement. 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The company remains committed to delivering more efficient, secure, and intelligent communication services to global users while working with industry partners to build a dynamic, inclusive, and mutually beneficial digital landscape. As one of the organizers of the ADC Submarine Cable project, Mr. Yin Jin , CEO of China Telecom Global introduced that the ADC Submarine Cable will add over 50 Tb/s of bandwidth capacity to the Asia-Pacific region, supporting the exponential growth in data demand driven by artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cloud computing. By offering a high-speed and resilient submarine communication network, the project not only enhances international telecommunications cooperation but also plays a vital role in fostering the high-quality development of the digital economy. In alignment with Hong Kong's vision of becoming an International Innovation and Technology Hub, China Telecom Global is accelerating the development of major infrastructure projects, including the Tseung Kwan O Data Center, the Chung Hom Kok Cable Landing Station, and the New Eurasia and New Asia-Pacific submarine cables. The company is also strengthening its R&D capabilities through the establishment of AI and cybersecurity innovation centers, reinforcing its long-term commitment to driving technological progress and contributing to Hong Kong's continued prosperity. As the backbone of the global internet, submarine cables serve as a vital lifeline for international data transmission. In the future, China Telecom will collaborate with major global operators to continuously promote more submarine cable construction projects, further reinforcing the infrastructure that underpins 5G, AI, and digital technologies. 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