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Afghanistan
Drought and Natural Disasters Threaten Thousands of Families in Bamyan
DID Press: Natural Disaster Management Authority of Bamyan province has reported that over 40,000 families have been affected by drought and natural disasters and are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Recent assessments indicate that severe drought and other natural…
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Government
Israeli Minister Calls for Resumption of ‘All-Out War’ on Gaza
DID Press: Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order the military to resume full-scale combat operations in the Gaza Strip. Ben-Gvir’s remarks, widely covered due to their hardline tone, called on the…
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Afghanistan
EU: Inclusive Government and Lasting Peace Only Path for Afghanistan
DID press: European Union’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Gilles Bertrand, said following his week-long visit to Afghanistan that the EU views a multilateral process as the only viable path to address the international community’s shared concerns over Afghanistan’s adherence to…
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Afghanistan
Turkey Back Up Peace Efforts Between Afghanistan-Pakistan
DID Press: Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and the Taliban, brokered through Turkish and Qatari mediation, and reaffirmed its commitment to support regional peace initiatives. In an official statement released on Sunday (October 19),…
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Culture & Arts
Louvre Museum Closes Following Reported Theft
DID Press: The Louvre Museum in Paris was abruptly closed on Sunday (October 19) following reports of a possible theft, according to local media. The unexpected closure was announced in a statement on the museum’s official social media account, citing…
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Afghanistan
Chaman-Spinboldak Border Set to Reopen Soon
DID Press: Chaman-Spinboldak border crossing, which has been closed in recent weeks due to border clashes between the Taliban government and Pakistan, is expected to reopen soon. According to business sources in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the crossing is scheduled to…
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Afghanistan
Afghani Exchange Rate Trends Upward
DID Press: Following a significant drop yesterday, the Afghani gained nearly one percent today (October 19), climbing to 1,630 tomans. In Tehran’s currency market, the Afghani, which fell by 40 tomans to 1,615 yesterday (Saturday, October 18, 2025), rebounded by…
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Government
Pakistan Successfully Launches First Hyperspectral Satellite into Space
DID Press: Pakistan has entered a new phase in its space technology development with the successful launch of its first hyperspectral satellite, HS-1, from a Chinese space launch facility. The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission of Pakistan (SUPARCO) announced…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistani Artists Shine at Iran’s Homam Festival for Disabled Artists
DID Press: Afghanistani artists have drawn international attention at the fourth Homam International Festival that will be held from October 23-29 at Iran’s Art Academy, showcasing works by artists with disabilities. Over 415 selected pieces, chosen from nearly 3,000 submissions…
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Afghanistan
Ahmad Wali Hotak Heads to Moscow for MA Series Bout
DID Press: Afghanistani martial arts star Ahmad Wali Hotak departed Kabul on Sunday, October 19, to compete in the international MA Series in Moscow. Hotak will face a top Russian fighter in the upcoming event, aiming to showcase his skills…
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