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Economy
€90M for Kaaba Chandeliers Sparks Debate amid Widespread Muslims Poverty
DID Press: While large parts of the Muslim world face escalating poverty, conflict, and hunger, the construction and shipment of 550 gold-plated chandeliers worth €90 million for the Grand Mosque in Mecca has reignited debate over priorities in the Islamic…
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Government
Portuguese Nuclear Scientist Killed in US Home
DID Press: A Portuguese nuclear scientist, described as a supporter of Israel, was shot and killed inside his residence in the United States, reported Hebrew-language media outlet. The victim, who served as a visiting professor at MIT, was found dead…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Suffers Billions in Losses due to Halted Trade with Afghanistan
DID Press: The suspension of trade routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan caused significant economic losses, impacting Pakistan’s industrial and export sectors. The closure of cross‑border trade has already resulted in approximately $4.5 billion losses on Pakistan’s economy. The continuation of…
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Government
Pak Army Chief to Visit Washington for Talks with Trump on Gaza
DID Press: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Army Chief, is expected to travel to Washington in the coming weeks for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump over Pakistan’s potential participation in a proposed multinational force aimed at stabilizing Gaza, according…
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Afghanistan
Poll: Mixed Hope, Skepticism Over Afghanistan’s Energy Governance
DID Press: A recent survey conducted by DID Press Agency reveals a divided public outlook on the proposal to establish an independent oil and gas authority in Afghanistan, reflecting both cautious optimism and deep institutional skepticism over energy governance in…
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Afghanistan
Kyrgyz Delegation in Kabul to Boost Economic Cooperation
DID Press: A high-level delegation from Kyrgyzstan arrived in Afghanistan on Tuesday to explore ways to expand economic cooperation and increase trade and investment between the two countries, said Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce. According to the ministry, the…
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Afghan military
SIV Exemption Revoked; Afghans Included in Trump Travel Ban
DID Press: The advocacy group AfghanEvac announced that the administration of US President Donald Trump has revoked the exemption that previously allowed Afghan holders of Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) to enter the United States, effectively placing them under the scope…
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Afghanistan
Dispute Over Afghanistan’s Security: Taliban Claims Stability Amid Global Concerns
DID Press: Despite international warnings about the growth of ISIS cells in Afghanistan, the Taliban government continues to claim that the country’s security situation is stable. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid reiterated that Afghanistan is “currently safe” and that no threats…
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Uncategorized
Pro-Palestine Activists Protest Outside UK Consulate in New York
DID Press: Dozens of human rights and pro-Palestine activists gathered outside the UK Consulate in New York to protest London’s ongoing arms shipments to Israel and the prolonged detention of activists. The demonstrators expressed solidarity with activists who have been…
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Afghanistan
Iran Extends Afghan Family Passports Until June 2026
DID Press: Iran’s Head of the Center for Foreign Nationals and Migrants Affairs, Nader Yarahmadi, announced the extension of Afghan family passports’ validity until June 2026. Holders are required to apply for separate passports for each family member. Yarahmadi noted…
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