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Afghanistan
Herat Governor Briefs Taliban Deputy PM on Province’s Situation
DID Press: Nooruddin Islamjar briefed Abdul Salam Hanafi on the overall situation in Herat, including public services, citizens’ concerns, and support for returning migrants, according to a statement issued by the provincial administration. The Herat governor reportedly outlined efforts by…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Morality Police Detain at Least 10 Veiled Women in Herat
DID Press: Witnesses in Herat say Taliban morality police detained at least 10 women on Saturday despite the women wearing full Islamic coverings, including prayer cloaks and face veils, in the latest phase of a crackdown that has drawn domestic…
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Afghanistan
Central Asia–Afghanistan Expert Meeting Held on Sidelines of Termez Dialogue
DID Press: A high-level Central Asia–Afghanistan expert meeting was held on the sidelines of the Termez Dialogue on regional connectivity, bringing together prominent policymakers and analysts to discuss Afghanistan’s role in strengthening regional integration. According to the Afghanistan Center for…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Chamber Chief Begins 4-Nation Tour to Attract Investment
DID Press: Head of Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment has begun an official tour of Uzbekistan, India, Kyrgyzstan and China aimed at attracting investment, expanding private-sector ties and creating new opportunities for Afghan businesses. According to a statement issued…
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Afghanistan
Human Rights Body Says Targeting Civilians May Constitute War Crimes
DID Press: International Human Rights Foundation has said that attacks on residential areas and civilians, if confirmed, constitute war crimes under international law, calling for independent investigations and full documentation of recent incidents. In a statement, the foundation expressed concern…
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Afghanistan
From Camp As Sayliyah to Congo: Uncertain Fate of Afghan Allies of the US
DID Press: The fall of Kabul in August 2021 marked one of the most dramatic and traumatic turning points in Afghanistan’s modern history, triggering a chaotic evacuation and the collapse of long-standing security arrangements. In the final days of the…
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Government
Funeral and Burial Schedule Announced for Iran’s Late Supreme Leader
DID Press: A committee organizing the commemoration of “martyrdom of the revolutionary leader” Ayatollah Seyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei has released detailed arrangements for farewell, funeral, and burial ceremonies scheduled across several cities in Iran. According to the third official communiqué…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Leader Chairs Cabinet Meeting in Kandahar
DID Press: Hibatullah Akhundzada chaired a meeting of the Taliban cabinet in Kandahar, where he called for governance in accordance with Islamic principles, the promotion of justice, and improved public services. According to a statement issued by the Taliban administration,…
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Afghanistan
Recent Rains Boost Hydropower Generation in Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national power utility has announced that recent rainfall has significantly increased water levels in the country’s hydropower reservoirs, leading to a notable rise in electricity generation. According to Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, the recent precipitation has substantially…
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Election
Politico: Republicans Set Deadline for Ending Iran War
DID Press: A group of Republican lawmakers has reportedly urged Donald Trump to bring the U.S. war with Iran to an end by September 7, according to a report by Politico, as political pressure mounts ahead of congressional midterm elections.…
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