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Afghanistan
A Secret Deal Between East and West Over Ukraine and Afghanistan
DIDPress: The recent warning by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar about the potential division of Ukraine and Afghanistan between the U.S. and Russia—far from being the delusion of a marginalized political figure— reflects a historical reality that has repeatedly surfaced in the dirty…
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U.S. Police Kill Afghan Interpreter
DIDPress: Jamal Wali, a former Afghan interpreter who worked alongside U.S. forces, was killed at a police checkpoint in Virginia. Footage from police body cameras shows that before the confrontation, he shouted, “I should have stayed with the Taliban.” During…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Cannot Cope with Wave of Returning Migrants
DIDPress: With the widespread expulsion of migrants from Pakistan and Iran, millions have returned to Afghanistan—a country lacking the necessary resources to receive and accommodate them. Following the implementation of strict immigration policies in neighboring countries, Afghanistan has witnessed the…
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Lavrov: A Multipolar World Order Is Taking Shape
DIDPress: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has recently declared that despite Western efforts to maintain the status quo through globalization, a fairer, multipolar world order is steadily emerging. Lavrov praised countries in the Global South for resisting Western pressure and…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Faces Environmental and Climate Challenges
Participating in the Novosibirsk International Environmental Congress in Russia, Matiulhaq Khalis, Acting Director of the Taliban-led National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) of Afghanistan, met with Alexander Kozlov, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation.
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Tensions at White House; Massive Firings in U.S. NSC
DIDPress: In a sudden and sweeping move, Donald Trump has dismissed dozens of staff members from the U.S. National Security Council (NSC), escalating tensions within the White House and triggering a structural overhaul of this critical institution. In recent days,…
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Afghanistan
Is it Possible to Have ‘Accountability’ for the War in Afghanistan?
DIDPress: James Clark, in an article published by Task and Purpose, raises this question: Will there ever be real accountability for the 20-year war in Afghanistan, which ended with the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. forces in 2021? US Defense Secretary…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Women Urge Prosecution of Khalilzad’s Wife
DIDPress: Around 64 entities and movements working in the fields of human rights and transitional justice have issued an open letter, demanding legal action against Cheryl Benard, Zalmay Khalilzad’s wife. Khalilzad was former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Peace process.…
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Afghanistan
Russia, China’s Dollar-Free Trade; Practical Model for Afghanistan
DIDPress: Russia and China are presenting a new model of trade by increasing the use of their national currencies in commercial exchanges, moving away from reliance on the US dollar. The Taliban government is also engaged in advanced negotiations with…
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Economy & Development
Water War in South Asia; Pakistan Labels India’s Threat as “Irrational”
DIDPress: Following recent remarks by the Indian Prime Minister regarding the possible suspension of Pakistan’s access to shared water resources, Pakistan’s military spokesperson, Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, labeled the threat as “irrational.” Cutting off water to Pakistan’s 240 million population is…
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