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Afghanistan
Afghanistani and Pakistani Traders Lost Millions Due to Border Closure
DID Press: Several days after Doha-mediated ceasefire agreement between Afghanistan and Pakistan, border crossings remain closed, which suspended trade activities between the two countries. Despite the recent agreement, tensions along key trade routes persist. Afghanistani traders reported that prolonged stoppages…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Seize “Sayed Ishaq Gilani Town” in Nangarhar
DID Press: Taliban government has announced that a special court handling land disputes has transferred ownership of Sayed Ishaq Gilani Town in Surkh Rod district, Nangarhar, to the government. According to a statement by the Ministry of Justice on Wednesday,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Stress Transparency in Truce Deal with Pakistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Defense has issued an official statement clarifying the details of the recent ceasefire agreement with Pakistan, stressing that the accord strictly covers a ceasefire, mutual respect, and refraining from any hostile actions between the two…
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Afghanistan
UNAMA Deputy Visits Development Projects in Bamyan
DID Press: Indrika Ratwatte, Deputy Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and Humanitarian Coordinator, visited Bamyan province to review ongoing UN-led development projects in the sectors of education, health, agriculture, and livelihoods. Speaking to reporters after…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Honors Experts Despite Media Curbs
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture held a ceremony on Tuesday to honor political and media experts for their support during the U.S.-Afghan prisoner exchange and recent border clashes with Pakistan. The ministry described the attendees as “supporters…
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Government
International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) Opens in Hong Kong
DID Press: China’s Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday the inauguration of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong on October 20, 2025. Nearly 200 representatives from over 30 founding countries and various Hong Kong sectors attended the ceremony. Vice…
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Government
UK Removes HTS from Terror List
DID Press: United Kingdom announced Tuesday that Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group has been removed from its list of designated terrorist organizations following extensive review. The decision is intended to allow “closer engagement with the current Syrian government” and aligns…
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education
UN: 660,000 Children Denied Education in Gaza amid Conflict
DID Press: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said Tuesday that around 660,000 Palestinian children in Gaza have been denied access to education due to the ongoing war. UNRWA said the children have been forced to…
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Afghanistan
IRC Warns Afghanistan may Lose 10% of GDP amid Aid Cuts
DID Press: International Rescue Committee (IRC) has warned that Afghanistan may lose up to 10 percent of its gross domestic product due to declining global aid, further straining the country’s fragile economy and humanitarian situation. The IRC report highlighted that…
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Afghanistan
US Contacted Taliban During Pakistan Border Clashes
DID Press: US contacted Taliban government during last week’s border clashes with Pakistan, offering proposals for a ceasefire, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Tuesday. Mujahid emphasized that although US officials reached out, the main mediation role was played by Qatar…
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