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Afghanistan
Kabul, Tehran Push to Expand Academic Cooperation
DID Press: Acting Minister of Higher Education of the Taliban government made an official trip to Iran, visiting universities and religious centers in Qom province. During meetings with academic officials, both sides emphasized strengthening educational cooperation, exchanging academic experiences, and…
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Afghanistan
Khurram: US Eyes Afghanistan as Geopolitical Tool to Contain China
DID Press: Abdul Karim Khurram, former minister and chief of staff to former Afghan president Hamid Karzai, commented on the new U.S. security strategy, saying that the absence of Afghanistan’s name in the document does not mean the country is…
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Government
Imran Khan May Be Moved to High-Security Terror Prison
DID Press: Reports from Pakistan indicate former Prime Minister Imran Khan may be transferred from Adiala prison to the high-security Sahiwal Jail. Imran Khan, former premier, is currently serving his sentence at Adiala prison, a facility typically used for political…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Cities Launch 436M-Afghani Urban Projects across 4 Provinces
DID Press: Municipal administrations of Kunduz, Mehtarlam (Laghman Province), Charikar (Parwan Province), and Bamyan have implemented urban development projects totaling 436.156 million Afghanis during the current solar year. According to the Department of Municipal Affairs, Kunduz Municipality has undertaken 23…
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Afghanistan
UNAMA: Afghanistan Must Reintegrate into Int’l System
DID Press: Acting Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on the sidelines of the Doha Forum that the UN is working to facilitate Afghanistan’s reintegration into the international system and ensure that the rights of all…
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Government
US Seeking Netanyahu–Sisi Meeting to Restore Israel–Egypt Ties
DID Press: White House is trying to mediate a meeting between Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. U.S. officials note that the meeting is contingent upon Netanyahu agreeing to a strategic gas sale to Egypt and…
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Health
B Vitamins May Boost Mood and Reduce Anxiety
DID Press: Recent studies published between 2024 and 2025 highlight the crucial role of B‑group vitamins — particularly Vitamin B6, B9 (folate), and B12 — in regulating mood, reducing anxiety, and maintaining brain health. A 2025 study found that a…
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Afghanistan
Former Afghanistan VP Claims $45M in Cash Delivered to Taliban in Kabul
DID Press: Amrullah Saleh, former First VP of Afghanistan, has alleged that “Today, 8 December 2025, in Kabul, the United States delivered forty-five million dollars in brand-new cash to the Taliban during the early morning hours.” Saleh claimed that the…
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Afghanistan
Russia Warns of ISIS-K Expansion in Afghanistan, Threatening Central Asian Security
DID Press: Moscow is increasingly concerned about the expanding influence of ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) in Afghanistan, warning of potential spillover of terrorist threats into Central Asia and vulnerabilities to Russia’s national security. Russian officials have highlighted the insufficiency of Taliban measures…
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Afghanistan
Former Indian FM: Diverging Interests Prevent Lasting Afghanistan–Pakistan Alliance
DID Press: A prominent Indian diplomat said relations between Kabul and Islamabad are more defined by conflicting interests than ever, leaving little room for a sustainable partnership. Shashi Tharoor, former Indian Foreign Minister, said that recent regional developments have placed…
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