Afghanistan
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Russia: Threat from Radical Groups in Afghanistan Increased
DIDPress: Andrey Belousov, Russia’s Defense Minister, has warned that extremist groups based in Afghanistan continue to pose a serious threat to the security of Central Asia. “Numerous groups of radicals in Afghanistan – more than 20 of them with over…
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KhushalRadio Director Sentenced to 3 Months in Prison
Didpress: Sulaiman Rahel, director of KhushalRadio, has been sentenced to prison by Afghanistan interim government’s court in Ghazni province due to posts he published about poverty and the economic crisis. Afghanistan Journalists Center(AFJC) announced that Sulaiman Rahel, the managing director…
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First European Freight Wagons Arrive in Afghanistan
DIDPress: In a significant development in regional transit and transportation, the first European freight wagons have entered Afghanistan territory after crossing multiple countries and traveling thousands of kilometers by rail. Engineer Reza Shahryari, Executive Director of Afghanistan Railway Development Consortium,…
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UNAMA’s “Afghanistan Mosaic” Plan Faces Severe Criticism at Antalya Talks
DIDPress: At the fourth round of the Antalya Process talks, which began on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Antalya, Turkey, a proposal known as the “Afghanistan Mosaic”, prepared by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), has faced harsh…
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Russian Companies Eager to Invest in Afghanistan’s Iron Mines
DIDPress: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum under the interim government has welcomed the interest of Russian companies in developing iron mines and other mineral resources. Following the expansion of trade relations between Russia and Afghanistan’s interim government, Russian investors…
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Survey: Structural Inclusion Key to Afghan Diaspora Elites’ Role in Country’s Future
A recent survey conducted by DID Press reveals that an overwhelming majority of respondents believe Afghanistan elites living abroad can play a meaningful role in the country’s political future only if the political system allows their inclusion and participation. The…
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Why Donald Trump Must Engage the Taliban
The Diplomat, in a recent analysis, explores why U.S. President Donald Trump should consider engaging with the Taliban. With Trump’s return to the White House, he has a renewed opportunity to reshape U.S. foreign policy in Afghanistan and finally bring…
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Survey: Reasons Behind Delays or Halts in Reconstruction Projects in Central Afghanistan
DID Press conducted an online survey asking its audience: “Why are reconstruction projects in central Afghanistan being delayed or halted?” This survey received broad participation and its findings reflect the public perception of the challenges facing reconstruction efforts in the…
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Actions of Two Superpowers in Afghanistan: Constructive or Destructive?
DIDPress: While American forces were dropping bombs and NATO was struggling to withdraw, China was building something far more enduring. Pakistan Today reported that while the West devastated Afghanistan through decades of war, drone strikes, and foreign occupation, China chose…
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Interim Government’s First Official Participation in Russia’s International Security Meeting
DIDPress: For the first time, Afghan interim government has sent representatives to the International High-Level Security Meeting in Russia. The event is being held from May 27 to 29 at the Russian National Center, hosted by the country’s Security Council.…
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