Environment
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Afghan–Russian Agricultural Axis Deepen with New Joint Farming Initiatives
DID Press: During a formal visit to Moscow, agriculture ministers of the de facto of Afghanistan and Russian Federation agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in agriculture, water-management and livestock, aiming to launch joint projects, exchange technical know-how and boost Afghan…
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Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Death Toll Climbs to 55
DID Press: Hong Kong authorities announced that the death toll from a massive fire in a residential complex climbed to 55, while hundreds remain missing and dozens are injured. Initial investigations suggest that scaffolding and renovation coverings may have contributed…
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Jakarta Becomes World’s Largest City with 42M Residents
DID Press: According to a new UN report, Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, has surpassed Tokyo to become the world’s largest city, with a population approaching 42 million. The UN’s latest report, World Urbanization Prospects 2025, indicates that Jakarta’s population has reached…
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India’s Suspension of IWT Threatens Regional Stability, Warns Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar warned that India’s decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) poses “a real threat to regional stability” and must be reversed immediately, stressing that water should be “a source of…
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Qosh Tepa Canal Sparks Fear of Water Crisis in Central Asia
DID Press: As work on the Qosh Tepa Canal accelerated in northern Afghanistan, warnings are increasing about the project’s impact on Central Asia’s water security. Regional media reported that diverting part of the Amu Darya River may push Turkmenistan and…
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Toxic Waste: Israel’s New Tool against Palestinians
DID Press: In the absence of international oversight, Israeli authorities are reportedly exploiting dual legal systems to turn the West Bank into a dumping ground for industrial and hazardous waste, with plans to construct a large-scale incineration plant in Qalandiya…
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Over 80% of Afghanistan People Lack Reliable Electricity
DID Press: UN Development Programme (UNDP) reported that Afghanistan remains among the countries facing severe energy insecurity, with more than 80 percent of its population lacking access to stable electricity. According to the report, most Afghanistan households rely on firewood…
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Taliban Criticize Exclusion as COP30 Climate Summit Opens in Brazil
DID Press: Taliban government voiced dissatisfaction over not receiving an invitation to attend the COP30 international climate summit, calling the decision inconsistent with the principles of “climate justice and global cooperation.” According to AFP, Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA)…
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Afghanistan Facing Environmental Crisis due to Rapid Urbanization and Infrastructure Gaps
DID Press: Inefficient waste and water resource management, a severe shortage of green spaces, and uncontrolled, substandard construction are among the issues that have undermined the foundations of environmental health in Afghanistan. In addition, the absence of a comprehensive urban…
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Major Project Begins to Transfer Water to Kabul
DID Press: The state-owned Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Company announced the launch of a major project aimed at providing clean and sustainable drinking water to capital Kabul. According to the company, the new project will channel water from Panjshir…
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