Environment
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Afghanistani Migrant Climbers Raise National Flag on Orjin Peak in Iran
DID Press: Community organizers reported that 17 Afghanistani climbers — including both men and women — reached the summit of Orjin Peak in the Kolugan region of Lavasan during a 12-hour mountaineering mission. The ascent was organized with the participation…
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Pakistan, US to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chain
DID Press: Pakistani media reported that US and Pakistani officials met in Islamabad to strengthen collaboration in the field of critical minerals. During the meeting, the head of the U.S. Critical Minerals Association and Natalie Baker, the U.S. chargé d’affaires,…
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Respiratory Crisis in South Asia: Lahore and Delhi, World Most Polluted Cities
DID Press: Following worsening air pollution in South Asia, Lahore and Delhi cities have once again become the most polluted places on Earth. Lahore’s air quality index (AQI) has surpassed 560, putting it in the “extremely hazardous” category, while Delhi’s…
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UN: US Military Waste Contaminated 40% of Kabul’s Water Supply
DID Press: Four years after the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, UN has revealed what it calls an environmental disaster unfolding in the country. According to a new UN report, the consequences of the US two-decade military presence in…
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Afghanistan Faces Deepening Hunger Crisis Ahead of Winter
DID Press: On the eve of the United Nations’ 80th anniversary, the World Food Programme (WFP) issued a stark warning that has once again placed Afghanistan at the center of global attention. According to the WFP, one in five Afghans…
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UN Warns of Worsening Air Pollution Crisis in Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has warned of a growing air pollution crisis in Afghanistan’s major cities as winter approaches, calling it a serious threat to public health. In a post on X, the agency said pollution…
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UNAMA Deputy Visits Development Projects in Bamyan
DID Press: Indrika Ratwatte, Deputy Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and Humanitarian Coordinator, visited Bamyan province to review ongoing UN-led development projects in the sectors of education, health, agriculture, and livelihoods. Speaking to reporters after…
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Emirates Cargo Plane Crashes off Hong Kong Runway, Two Dead
DID Press: An Emirates cargo Boeing aircraft crashed into the sea near Hong Kong International Airport after veering off the runway during landing when it collided with an airport security vehicle, killing two airport personnel. According to local media, the…
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Drought and Natural Disasters Threaten Thousands of Families in Bamyan
DID Press: Natural Disaster Management Authority of Bamyan province has reported that over 40,000 families have been affected by drought and natural disasters and are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Recent assessments indicate that severe drought and other natural…
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Clashes Erupt Between Taliban and Badakhshan Residents Over Gold Mine
DID Press: Local sources in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province reported heavy clashes between Taliban forces and residents of Yawan district over control of local gold mines. The fighting broke out early Monday, October 13, after Taliban units entered Awez area to…
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