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Taliban Tightens Dress Code for Female Students, Teachers in Herat
DID Press: Local sources in Herat say Taliban education authorities have ordered female teachers and girls in grades four through six to wear face veils and gloves while attending school, as part of stricter dress code measures in the western…
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Russia, Egypt Warn of Terror Threats in Afghanistan and Central Asia
DID Press: Russian and Egyptian officials have expressed concern over the growing threat posed by terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan, Central Asia and parts of Africa during a joint counterterrorism meeting in Moscow. The discussions took place during the fifth…
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Taliban Officials Reject Nationwide Phone Ban Claims Amid Ongoing Restrictions
DID Press: Ministry of Communications of the Taliban has rejected reports claiming a nationwide ban on smartphones and the allocation of a special budget to enforce such a policy, describing the claims as “baseless and unofficial.” However, ongoing reports from…
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EU Urges Dialogue With Israel While Rejecting Settlement Policy
DID Press: Kaja Kallas has reiterated that the European Union considers the two-state solution the only viable path toward peace in the Middle East, while reaffirming its position against Israeli settlement expansion. In a message addressed to Gideon Sa’ar, Kallas…
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47 Civil Society Groups Urge EU to Halt Normalization of Relations With Taliban
DID Press: Forty-seven Afghan and international civil society and human rights organizations have sent an open letter to senior European Union officials, warning against the normalization of relations with the Taliban and calling for an immediate halt to the deportation…
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Kazakhstan to Host 1st UN SDG Regional Center Focused on Central Asia, Afghanistan
DID Press: The establishment of a UN regional center for sustainable development focused on Central Asia and Afghanistan has been formally approved following the signing of legislation by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. According to the presidential press office of Kazakhstan,…
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Islamabad Deploys Drone Surveillance and 4-Layer Security Plan for Muharram
DID Press: Pakistan Interior Ministry has introduced one of its most extensive security deployments in recent years for the month of Muharram in Islamabad, combining drone surveillance, digital monitoring systems, and a large-scale ground security operation. Authorities said the plan…
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ADB Approves $700M Loan to Reform Pakistan’s Insurance Sector
DID Press: Asian Development Bank has approved a $700 million financing package aimed at supporting major reforms in Pakistan’s insurance industry, with a focus on expanding coverage, strengthening financial resilience, and modernizing regulatory frameworks. According to the ADB, the program…
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Oil Prices Fall After Iran–US Understanding Eases Supply Concerns
DID Press: Global oil prices declined in trading on Tuesday after a reported understanding between the United States and Iran eased concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent Crude fell 2.2 percent to $77.7 per barrel, while West…
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Iran’s Missile Capabilities Become Focus of Debate After New Agreement
DID Press: Mark Rutte has described the reported end-of-war understanding between Iran and the United States as a positive step toward regional stability, while differing Western interpretations have emerged regarding the agreement’s implications for Iran’s missile program. According to reports,…
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