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Afghanistan
Turkish Official: Peace in Afghanistan Impossible without Women’s Rights
DID Press: Senior adviser to the Turkish president, Yalçın Topçu, said on Wednesday that lasting peace in Afghanistan can only be achieved through an inclusive government that guarantees fundamental human rights, particularly those of women and girls. Topçu made the…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Security on Agenda of Russia-Central Asia Summit
DID Press: Security developments in Afghanistan will be a key topic at the second Russia-Central Asia summit on Oct. 9, said Kremlin officials, as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to meet leaders from five Central Asian countries in Tajikistan. Yuri…
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Government
Ecuador President Survives Attack, Five Arrested
DID Press: Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa survived an attack on Wednesday when his vehicle was surrounded by about 500 protesters in Cañar province, authorities said. Protesters reportedly threw stones at the vehicle, which also showed signs of possible bullet damage.…
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Government
Japan Warns Israel of Possible Sanctions over Unilateral Actions
DID Press: Japan’s Foreign Minister, Yoshimasa Iwaya, warned on Wednesday that Tokyo may consider punitive measures, including sanctions, against Israel if it continues actions undermining a two-state solution. Speaking critically of Israel’s unilateral moves in the occupied territories, Iwaya called…
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Afghanistan
Madrid Hosting Tribunal to Document Taliban Abuses against Women
DID Press: A three-day symbolic tribunal opened in Madrid on Wednesday to document human rights abuses against Afghanistan women under Taliban rule, bringing together activists, legal experts, and victims of gender-based violence. The event, organized in cooperation with the Permanent…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan National Resistance Council Welcomes UN Human Rights Resolution
DID Press: The Supreme National Resistance Council for the Salvation of Afghanistan welcomed a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution addressing the human rights situation in Afghanistan, calling it a reflection of the “harsh and painful reality” faced by Afghanistan…
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Human Rights
Israeli Forces Attack Freedom Fleet in International Waters Near Gaza
DID Press: Israeli military forces reportedly attacked nine ships of the “Freedom Fleet” in international waters on Wednesday evening, according to early media reports. The fleet was attempting to break the blockade of Gaza. The ships, located about 120 nautical…
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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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