Environment
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Taliban Issues Nationwide Ban on Cannabis Cultivation in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban leadership has issued a new decree banning the cultivation of cannabis plants, commonly known as “bhang,” across Afghanistan. Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban’s supreme leader, announced the nationwide prohibition, warning that any fields found growing cannabis will be…
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Denmark Warns US: Respect Greenland’s Sovereignty
DID Press: Denmark called on US to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Greenland after the circulation of a map depicting the island in the colors of the US flag. The map, shared by the spouse of Stephen Miller,…
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Recycling Plants in Balkh Boost Local Industry, Cut Imports
DID Press: Recycling factories in Balkh province are playing a key role in reducing imports, managing waste, and protecting the environment. Local officials report that approximately 30 recycling facilities are currently operational in the province, converting urban and industrial waste…
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US Strike on Venezuela Sparks Global Outcry, Questions Over Oil
DID Press: Large-scale U.S. attack on Venezuela in the early hours of January 3, 2026, marked one of the first major military operations of the new year, signaling what could become an escalation of global and regional crises throughout 2026.…
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Severe rains and snow trigger deadly floods across Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban authorities say heavy rainfall and snowfall, which ended a prolonged period of drought, have triggered flash floods in several parts of Afghanistan, leaving at least 17 people dead and 11 others injured. According to Herat governor’s spokesperson…
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Environmental Crisis Seen as Shared Geopolitical Opportunity for Iran and Afghanistan
DID Press: At a conference on “Environment and Water Management” in Kabul, Iran’s cultural attaché in Afghanistan said environmental crises are transboundary by nature and cannot be addressed by any single country acting alone. Dr. Seyed Ruhollah Hosseini noted that…
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UK Warned to Brace for Severe Climate Scenarios
DID Press: Scientists in the United Kingdom have warned that the country must prepare for extreme outcomes of the climate crisis — including temperature increases of up to four degrees Celsius, sea-level rises approaching two meters, and even abrupt cooling…
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Record Rainfall in California Triggers Floods and Landslides
DID Press: Unprecedented rainfall on Christmas night has struck California, causing floods, landslides, and emergency evacuations in several areas, while breaking a 50-year rainfall record. Los Angeles recorded its wettest Christmas night in five decades, with the storm system also…
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From Kandahar to Haqqani Network: Hidden Vie for Badakhshan’s Gold
DID Press: Gold mining in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province has become a key arena of competition among rival Taliban factions, according to informed sources, as expanding Chinese involvement and the influence of powerful figures deepen divisions and fuel local concerns.…
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16 Elderly Dead in Overnight Fire at Indonesian Care Home
DID Press: Local authorities in Indonesia reported that at least 16 people were killed in a fire at a senior care center in the city of Manado. The deadly blaze broke out at the “Werdha Damai” nursing home on the…
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