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Government
Pakistan Responds to Reports on Potential Pasni Port Deal with US
DID Press: A Pakistani security official has dismissed recent reports suggesting that Pasni Port in Baluchistan might be handed over to the United States, describing the idea as purely a commercial proposal with no official military involvement. “Discussions or proposals…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Bans Teacher’s Day Celebrations in Herat, Sparks Widespread Criticism
DID Press: Taliban’s Department of Education in Herat province has officially banned all events, programs, or celebrations of World Teacher’s Day in both public and private schools, according to a formal letter issued by the department. The directive, signed by…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistani Activists and Political Figures in Germany Urge Unity to Save Country
DID Press: Dozens of Afghanistani political, civil, and cultural figures gathered in Detmold, Germany, to stress the need for national unity, political consensus, and a peaceful solution to Afghanistan’s ongoing crisis. The meeting, titled “Inter-Afghanistani Dialogue for Peace and Democracy”,…
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Government
Syria Holds First Post-Assad Parliamentary Elections amid Restrictions
DID Press: Syria held its first parliamentary elections since the fall of Bashar al-Assad on Sunday, October 5, under conditions marked by significant limitations, including the exclusion of Kurdish regions and Suwayda province, a non-direct electoral system, and direct government…
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Economy & Development
Jeffrey Sachs: China being “Punished” for Defying Washington
DID Press: Economist Jeffrey Sachs claimed that China is being targeted by the United States for failing to align its development with Washington’s expectations. Sachs argued that “China was supposed to develop in a way that was obedient to the…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Claims Some Russian Tourists Intelligence Agent
DID Press: Taliban intelligence officials claimed that a significant number of Russian nationals entering Afghanistan under the guise of tourists are, in fact, intelligence operatives. According to sources citing the Taliban’s intelligence agency, recent rise in Russian arrivals has raised…
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Afghanistan
Flight Ticket Prices Soar after Internet Blackout in Afghanistan
DID Press: Following a widespread internet outage in Afghanistan, the prices of flight tickets to regional destinations have surged to unprecedented levels. After a two-day nationwide internet disruption, airfares have sharply increased as travel agencies and passengers reporting sudden rise…
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Afghanistan
Kandahar Meeting and Bagram: Taliban to Redefine Security Priorities
DID Press: A direct invitation from Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban’s supreme leader, to commanders and regional leaders for a three-day meeting in Kandahar province has once again drawn attention to the group’s true center of power. While the Taliban government…
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Afghanistan
Heavy Rain and Flood Warning for 17 Afghanistan Provinces
DID Press: National Disaster Management Authority of Afghanistan has issued a weather alert warning that 17 provinces across the country are expected to experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and possible flash floods. In a statement released Sunday, the authority said that,…
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Government
Hamas Agrees to Trump’s Ceasefire Proposal — But Lasting Peace in Palestine Possible?
DID Press: Following Hamas’s announcement of support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed ceasefire plan, DID Press Agency conducted a poll on public perceptions of the prospects for lasting peace in Palestine. The results reveal deeply divided opinions among respondents,…
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