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Afghanistan
Taliban Launches Online Tracking System for Afghan ID Card Requests Abroad
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an online system to issue correspondence tracking numbers for Afghan identity card (Tazkira) services, aiming to simplify procedures for citizens living outside Afghanistan. The ministry said the new digital platform was…
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Afghanistan
Herat Authorities Set Rent Cap to Curb Housing Price Increases
DID Press: Taliban authorities in Afghanistan’s western Herat province have introduced a new rent ceiling for residential properties, setting prices at 2023 rates plus a 10 percent increase in an effort to control rising housing costs and protect tenants. The…
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Afghanistan
UNSC to Review Five Years of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations Security Council will examine the impact of five years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan this August, coinciding with the anniversary of the group’s return to power, Denmark’s UN envoy and current Security Council president has said.…
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Government
Hezbollah Lawmaker: Trump Admitted Iran’s Strategic Global Role
DID Press: A Lebanese Hezbollah lawmaker said US President Donald Trump’s remarks about cancelling a planned attack on Iran amounted to an acknowledgment of Tehran’s significant role in international affairs and the potential global consequences of military confrontation. Ehab Hamadeh,…
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Analysis
Karbala as a Universal Symbol of Justice in Christian Thought (Part 2/4)
DID Press: The participation of some non-Muslims in Arbaeen pilgrimage and visits to the shrine of Imam Hussein in Karbala has been linked by several Christian scholars and interfaith thinkers to broader themes of justice, sacrifice and human dignity shared…
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Afghanistan
US Court Orders Faster Family Reunification for Afghan Refugees
DID Press: A federal court in the United States has ordered the State Department to expedite travel documents for family members of several Afghan refugees who supported US forces in Afghanistan, requiring action within 15 days and directing officials not…
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Afghanistan
Bus Crash in Zabul Leaves 49 Injured
DID Press: A passenger bus overturned after veering off the road in Bakorzo area of Qalat city, the capital of Zabul province, leaving 49 people injured, local health officials said. Mirois Afghan, head of Zabul’s Public Health Department, said all…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Second Consecutive Defeat in Continental Futsal Championship
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national futsal team suffered a second consecutive defeat at the Continental Futsal Championship 2026, losing 2–1 to Vietnam despite a competitive performance in their second match of the tournament. Afghanistan fought hard throughout the game but failed…
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Government
US Central Command Seeks New Ideas as Iran Strategy Faces Growing Challenges
DID Press: United States Central Command has reportedly asked military personnel and intelligence analysts to submit “creative, unconventional and innovative” ideas for increasing pressure on Iran, in what CNN describes as a sign of growing concern over the effectiveness of…
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Government
US to Close Five Diplomatic Missions Abroad
DID Press: United States has informed Congress of its decision to close five diplomatic missions overseas as part of a broader effort to streamline its global diplomatic footprint, according to sources cited by Reuters. The planned closures include US diplomatic…
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