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Government
TTP Killed 11 Soldiers in Attack on Army Post in Northwest Pakistan
DID Press: At least 11 Pakistani soldiers were killed early Wednesday when militants linked to Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) launched a coordinated assault on an army post in the country’s northwestern Kurram district, security officials said. The attackers stormed the base…
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Afghanistan
Iran Urges More Global Funding to Support Afghanistani Refugees
DID Press: Iran has called on the international community to provide stronger financial backing for its programs supporting Afghanistani refugees, citing the country’s long-standing humanitarian role despite economic sanctions. Sayed Mohammad Bathaee, Iran’s deputy interior minister and head of Social…
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Economy & Development
Gold Hits Record $4,018 per Ounce on Safe-Haven Demand
DID Press: Global gold prices surpassed $4,000 per ounce for the first time on Wednesday, reaching a record $4,018, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainty. Gold had climbed to $3,990 overnight and added another $38 in early trading,…
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Health
Judge Shot Dead in Tirana Courtroom; Suspect Arrested
DID Press: A defendant shot and killed a judge during an appeal court hearing in Albania’s capital, Tirana, in a rare act of violence inside a courtroom. Two other people were wounded. Police arrested the gunman. Local media reported that…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan, Taliban Discuss Security, Trade at Moscow Talks
DID Press: Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan held a 90-minute meeting with Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban’s acting foreign minister, on the sidelines of Moscow Format meeting, discussing trade, security, and regional cooperation. The talks took place as the annual Moscow…
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Afghanistan
Facebook, Instagram Access Disrupted in Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif
DID Press: Access to Facebook and Instagram was disrupted on Wednesday in Afghanistan’s Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif cities, said local residents, in what appears to be a widening restriction on social media platforms. Users reported being unable to access the two…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistani Fighter Haidari to Represent Afghanistan in MMA Bout
DID Press: Esmaiel Haidari, one of Afghanistan’s most prominent mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters, is set to face Abubakr Saborov — a German-Tajik fighter — in a major international matchup at MFC 53. Haidari, widely recognized for his skill and…
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Afghanistan
Muttaqi: Afghanistan Source of Stability, Not Threat
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban’s acting foreign minister, said during a press conference following Moscow Format Consultative Meeting that Afghanistan has transformed from a security threat into a source of regional stability. Muttaqi said that participating countries expressed optimism…
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Afghanistan
Irregular Rains and Cold Wave Threaten Children in Afghanistan, warns UNICEF
DID Press: As winter approaches and irregular rainfall intensifies across Afghanistan, UNICEF has warned that Afghanistan children face growing risks from floods, infectious diseases, and severe cold. The United Nations Children’s Fund said millions of children in Afghanistan are now…
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Afghanistan
EU Ready to Support Housing and Job for Afghanistani Returnees
DID Press: Veronika Buskovic-Pohar, European Union Chargé d’Affaires in Afghanistan, announced that EU is prepared to assist in building housing and creating employment opportunities for Afghanistan migrants returning to the country. According to a statement released by Arg (Afghanistan Presidential…
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