Environment
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4.5-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Northern Pakistan
DID Press: A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Pakistan moments ago, with tremors felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to initial reports. The epicenter was located north of…
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Taliban Earn Millions from Sale of Mines in Panjshir and Nuristan
DID Press: Taliban government has reported substantial revenue from the sale of precious and semi-precious stones mined in Afghanistan’s eastern provinces of Panjshir and Nuristan. Sayed Rahim Ameer, head of the Taliban’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum in Nuristan, announced…
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Heavy Snow and Rain Forecast for 16 Provinces Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s meteorological authority under the Taliban-run Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation issued a warning of heavy snowfall and rainfall across 16 provinces on Sunday (Feb. 15), urging residents to take precautionary measures. According to the department, precipitation…
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Bamiyan Emerges as Afghanistan’s Fastest-Growing Tourism Hub
DID Press: Bamiyan is on track to emerge as one of Afghanistan’s key tourism hubs after local sources reported a 2.5-fold increase in visitor arrivals over the past year, marking a significant boost for the province’s tourism industry. According to…
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Saudi Crown Prince Faces New Challenges Amid Oil Slump, Regional Pressures
DID Press: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman confronts mounting domestic and regional challenges as the kingdom grapples with falling oil prices and political pressures. According to a report of Wall Street Journal by Karin Elliott House, oil prices…
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Tehran-Kabul Hold New Talks on Hamoun Water Rights
DID Press: Iran’s Vice President and Head of the Department of Environment announced positive talks with Afghan officials regarding the provision of water rights for the Hamoun wetlands. Shina Ansari, Iran’s Vice President and head of the Department of Environment,…
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ICRC Assisted Over 24,000 Afghan Quake Victims in 2025
DID Press: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Afghanistan said that more than 24,000 people affected by recent earthquakes have received emergency medical care and essential assistance in 2025. In a statement posted Thursday on X, the organization…
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Green Garnet Gemstone Mine Discovered in Afghanistan’s Panjshir Province
DID Press: Media office of Panjshir province announced the discovery of a gemstone mine containing green garnets in the village of Abdara in Anaba district. According to the provincial media office, a professional mining license for the newly identified deposit…
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Japan Pledges ¥1.474B to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Afghanistan Communities
DID Press: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced a financial support package for Afghanistan aimed at boosting climate resilience among vulnerable communities. The support follows the signing of a grant agreement with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)…
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US Begins Mineral War with China; Central Asia Key in Trump’s Strategy
DID Press: Trump administration has launched a new phase in its mineral rivalry with China by allocating a $10 billion budget for a more extensive presence in Central Asia. This move essentially formalizes the United States’ broader strategy to diversify…
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