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Afghanistan
30 Archaeological and Historic Sites Identified in Afghanistan’s Paktia Province
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Information and Culture has announced the identification and registration of 30 archaeological and historic sites in Paktia province, following surveys conducted by a team of professional archaeologists across nine districts and the provincial centre. In…
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Afghanistan
Only 40% of Afghans Have Access to Electricity, Says Breshna
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national power utility, Breshna, says only around 40 percent of the country’s population has access to electricity, as two new power infrastructure projects have been inaugurated in eastern Nangarhar province. Safiullah Ahmadzai, chief operating officer of Da…
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Government
Retired US Officer Warns Renewed War with Iran Could Destroy US Aircraft Carriers
DID Press: Daniel Davis, a retired US Army officer, has warned Washington against underestimating Iran’s missile capabilities, saying a renewed war with Iran could put US aircraft carriers at risk of destruction. Davis made the remarks in response to comments…
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Afghanistan
Haqqani: Taliban Provides Support to More Than 394,000 Orphans
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s interior minister, has said the group is currently providing care and support to more than 394,000 orphaned children. Haqqani made the remarks during a visit to an orphanage in Khost province, where he stressed…
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Afghanistan
Iran and Afghanistan Honour Figures of Sacrifice and Courage at Event in Mazar-e-Sharif
DID Press: A cultural event highlighting figures associated with self-sacrifice, bravery and freedom was held in Mazar-e-Sharif, northern Afghanistan, with the participation of students, teachers and school administrators. The event took place on Saturday, 9 Aqrab, at the Ferdowsi Public…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Pledges to Ensure Journalists’ Safety and Media Access to Information
DID Press: Taliban’s spokesperson for the Ministry of Information and Culture has said the ministry is coordinating with government agencies to ensure journalists’ safety and facilitate media access to information. The remarks were made on the occasion of the International…
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Children
OCHA Warns Millions of Afghans Face Reduced Access to Healthcare
DID Press: United Nations has warned that funding shortages are disrupting the operations of health facilities and nutrition centres across Afghanistan, forcing some to close or suspend services and making it increasingly difficult for millions of people to access essential…
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Government
Iran Links Strait of Hormuz Security to End of US Naval Blockade
DID Press: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has said that negotiations between Tehran and Washington are continuing through mediators, with messages being exchanged between the two sides. Baghaei stressed that the composition of Iran’s negotiating team had not changed,…
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Afghanistan
More Than 185,000 People Screened for Tuberculosis in Afghanistan in 3 Months
DID Press: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has reported that Afghanistan’s tuberculosis (TB) treatment success rate reached 95.6% in the third quarter of 2026, exceeding the target set for the disease. According to figures released by the organisation, more than…
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Afghanistan
Trump Claims He Could Have Won Afghanistan War in 3 Weeks
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has claimed that he could have won the war in Afghanistan within three weeks. Speaking at a campaign rally for the US midterm elections in Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday, Trump criticised his predecessors for…
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