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Afghanistan
Rapid Urban Expansion Threatens Afghanistan’s Cultural Heritage
DID Press: UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has warned that uncontrolled urban growth and climate change are posing a serious threat to Afghanistan’s cultural and architectural heritage. UN-Habitat highlighted that unplanned city expansion is increasingly damaging historic neighborhoods and traditional…
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Afghanistan
Weather Alert: Snow, Rain and Strong Winds Forecast in 10 Provinces
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Meteorological Department under the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has issued a weather warning, forecasting snowfall, rainfall, and strong winds across 10 provinces on Saturday, (Dec. 13). According to the advisory, rain and snow are expected…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Futsal Team Climbs 5 Spots in FIFA Rankings
DID Press: Afghanistan national futsal team has achieved a notable leap in the latest FIFA rankings, climbing five places to 28th globally following strong performances in recent international matches. Experts attribute this rise to the team’s gradual technical improvement, increased…
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Government
North Korea Welcomes Troops Returning from Mission in Russia
DID Press: North Korea held an official ceremony in Pyongyang to welcome back Unit 528 of the Korean People’s Army, which had been deployed to Russia for military engineering operations. Leader Kim Jong-un attended the event and delivered remarks. Kim…
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Afghanistan
UN: Over 4M Afghans Returned Home in Past Two Years
DID Press: A new UN report shows that the return of Afghan nationals has accelerated in 2025, with millions returning to Afghanistan in a short period of time. According to the UN’s latest migration assessment, more than two million Afghans…
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Government
Free Speech Debate in West Rekindled Over Holocaust Discussion Laws
DID Press: A televised debate between a US activist and British journalist and TV host Piers Morgan has reignited controversy over laws in several Western countries that restrict discussion of the Holocaust. During the exchange, the American activist argued that…
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Economy
Decline of Dollar Dominance Signals Rise of Multipolar Financial Order
DID Press: Joint research by scholars from the Universities of Edinburgh, Warwick, and the European University Institute in Florence indicates that the long-standing dominance of the US dollar in the global economy is facing growing structural challenges. The study argues…
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Government
UN May Deploy Int’l Force in Gaza Early Next Month
Did Press: Two US officials have told international media that an international stabilization force authorized by the UN could be deployed in the Gaza Strip as early as next month, although key questions—particularly regarding the disarmament of Hamas—remain unresolved. Speaking…
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education
Austria Bans Headscarves for Girls Under 14 in Schools
DID Press: Austria has passed a new law banning the wearing of Islamic headscarves by girls under the age of 14 in schools across the country. Under the legislation approved by the Austrian parliament, female students younger than 14 will…
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Development
Iran, Pakistan FMs Hold Constructive Talks in Ashgabat
DID Press: Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar described his meeting with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi as constructive, held on the sidelines of the international conference “Peace and Trust” in Ashgabat. In a post on X, Dar said the…
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