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Economy
Former US Federal Reserve Chair Warns of Economic Instability and Erosion of Public Trust
DID Press: Jerome Powell has warned that increasing political pressure on central banking decisions could undermine institutional independence, weaken public confidence, and threaten long-term economic stability. Speaking at the “John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award 2026” ceremony, Powell said…
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Government
BLA Claims Killing 13 Pakistani Security Personnel in 22 Operations
DID Press: Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks in Pakistan’s southwestern province, saying its fighters killed 13 security personnel and wounded several others in 22 separate operations across Balochistan. In a statement, the group…
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Afghanistan
Express Tribune: Taliban Leader Orders TTP to Halt Attacks Inside Pakistan
DID Press: The Express Tribune reports that the leader of the Taliban has instructed the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to stop conducting attacks inside Pakistan, in what is described as part of efforts by Kabul to reduce tensions with Islamabad. According…
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Economy
Khalilzad Warns US Relies on China for Critical Drug Supplies
DID Press: Former US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has warned that the United States remains dependent on China for the supply of certain essential medicines and called for an urgent strategy to reduce this reliance. In a statement,…
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Children
NRC Chief: Children’s Textbooks Found Under Rubble of Recent Strikes in Iran
DID Press: Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Jan Egeland, has warned that children affected by recent bombardments in Iran are facing severe psychological trauma and urgent humanitarian needs. During a visit to a damaged residential complex in Tehran,…
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Government
IRGC Says It Destroyed US Base After Strike on Sirik Communication Tower
DID Press: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that its Aerospace Force carried out a missile strike on a U.S. airbase in response to an attack on a communications tower in Iran’s southern Sirik, claiming the targeted facility was…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Officials Condemn Call for Afghan IDs for Pakistani Pashtuns
DID Press: Remarks by Pakistani opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai urging Pakistani Pashtuns to obtain Afghan national identity documents have triggered strong reactions in Afghanistan, with critics warning against cross-border ethnic nationalism and political exploitation of identity issues. Achakzai recently…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Welcomes China’s Expanded Role in UN Afghanistan File
DID Press: Taliban administration has welcomed China’s expanded role in managing Afghanistan-related discussions and draft resolutions at the United Nations, describing it as an opportunity for a more balanced assessment of the country’s situation. Zabihullah Mujahid said the transfer of…
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Afghanistan
Iran Issues New Enrollment Rules for Foreign Students in Schools
DID Press: Ministry of Education of Iran has issued updated guidelines for the enrollment of foreign students for the 2025–26 academic year, introducing stricter documentation and registration procedures for migrant children. Under the new directive, only students holding valid documents…
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Afghanistan
50,000 Tourists Visit Herat Attractions During Eid Holidays
DID Press: Authorities in western Afghanistan’s Herat province say around 50,000 domestic tourists visited historical, cultural, and recreational sites during the Eid al-Fitr holidays, highlighting growing interest in the region’s tourism potential. Abdul Mateen Aadil said the figure covers the…
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