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Afghanistan
Panjshir–Takhar Road Construction Set to Begin
DID Press: Following the completion of connections between Panjshir, Badakhshan and Nuristan, the contract for the construction of a new road linking Panjshir to Takhar province has been finalized, and work is expected to start soon, reported local sources in…
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Health
Vitamin C Shields Lungs from Harmful Air Pollution
DID Press: Recent research shows that vitamin C can effectively protect lung cells against damage caused by air pollution and fine particulate matter. According to these studies, this powerful antioxidant can significantly reduce inflammation and cellular damage resulting from daily…
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Economy & Development
Russians Turn to Gold amid Global Instability
DID Press: The value of Russia’s gold reserves has increased for the fourth consecutive month, reaching $311 billion, marking a new phase in strengthening the country’s currency backing. In November, the value of Russia’s gold reserves hit an unprecedented $311…
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Afghanistan
UN Rights Expert Concludes Qatar Mission: “World Must Not Abandon Afghanistan”
DID Press: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, who concluded his four-day visit to Qatar (December 1–4, 2025) warned in a statement that the human rights situation in Afghanistan “requires serious and sustained attention” from…
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Afghanistan
Civilian Killed in Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clash; Both Sides Blame Each Other
DID Press: Following a fresh exchange of fire at the Chaman–Spin Boldak border crossing, one civilian was killed and four others injured in Afghanistan territory. At the same time, officials from Pakistan and the Taliban government accused each other of…
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Government
8 Islamic States Condemn Israel’s Gaza Relocation Plan
DID Press: Eight Islamic countries issued a joint statement warning against the Israeli regime’s attempt to forcibly relocate Palestinians from Gaza, emphasizing that any such movement constitute a clear violation of international law. The foreign ministers of these eight countries…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Ends Sports Cooperation with Afghan Players
DID Press: Amid escalating political tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken an unprecedented step by banning Afghan players from participating in its premier league. The PCB announced in a controversial decision that Afghan players will…
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Afghanistan
Australia Sanctions 4 Taliban Officials Over Human Rights Violations
DID Press: Australia imposed financial sanctions and travel bans on four Taliban officials, including three ministers and the head of the judiciary. Canberra described the move as a response to the “deteriorating human rights situation, especially for women and girls”…
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Media
Iran, Charlie Kirk Lead Google’s 2025 Political Searches
DID Press: Google’s annual trends report for 2025 shows that topics related to Iran—from geopolitical developments to internal affairs—were among the most searched political subjects worldwide. The report also highlights an unusually sharp rise in searches for Charlie Kirk, a…
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Afghanistan
Taliban, Pakistan Halt Border Clashes in Spin Boldak
DID Press: Heavy fighting between Taliban forces and Pakistani border guards at the strategic Spin Boldak crossing has been temporarily halted following a call and request from Islamabad. Meanwhile, Taliban officials accuse Pakistan of repeatedly violating the ceasefire and launching…
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