Government
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Karzai Welcomes Iran–US Deal as Step Toward Regional Stability
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has welcomed reports of a finalized understanding between US and Iran aimed at resolving their differences through negotiations, describing it as a positive step for regional stability. In a statement, Karzai said the…
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Ehud Barak Warns Netanyahu Must Be Ousted If He Disrupts Elections
DID Press: Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has warned that Benjamin Netanyahu should be removed from power “by force” if he attempts to obstruct upcoming elections, raising tensions ahead of Israel’s expected 2026 vote. In an interview with Israeli…
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TAPI Gas Pipeline in Herat Reaches 60% Completion, 84 km of Laying Finished
DID Press: Taliban officials in Herat say the TAPI gas pipeline project has reached 60 percent completion in the province, with 84 kilometers of pipeline laid and significant progress made on supporting infrastructure along the route. Taliban spokesperson for the…
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Taliban, Consortium Push to Accelerate Major Herat–Mazar-e-Sharif Rail Project
DID Press: Taliban officials and representatives of an Afghan railway development consortium have discussed ways to accelerate construction of the Herat–Mazar-e-Sharif railway line, one of the country’s largest infrastructure projects, during talks held in Mashhad. Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed consul general in…
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Post-Deal Middle East Order Signals Shift in Regional Power Balance
DID Press: The anticipated signing of a peace memorandum between the Islamic Republic of Iran and United States is being interpreted by some analysts as a managed pathway for Washington’s strategic withdrawal and repositioning within a reshaped Middle Eastern order.…
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Pakistan Lawmaker Warns Border Closures with Afghanistan Threaten Peshawar Industry
DID Press: A senior Pakistani lawmaker has warned that prolonged closure of border crossings with Afghanistan is pushing the industrial sector of Peshawar toward a serious economic crisis, arguing that cross-border trade is essential for the region’s survival. Asad Qaiser,…
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Afghanistan Shiite Council Calls for Security of Ashura Commemorations
DID Press: The Shiite Ulema Council of Afghanistan has called for the safe, orderly, and unity-focused observance of Ashura ceremonies as the Islamic month of Muharram approaches, emphasizing the importance of protecting religious gatherings. In a statement issued ahead of…
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EU Sets 3 Conditions for Taliban Recognition, Envoy Says
DID Press: European Union Special Envoy for Afghanistan Gilles Bertrand has said that any potential talks with the Taliban in Europe do not indicate a shift in EU policy or movement toward formal recognition of the group. Bertrand stressed in…
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Japan to Invest $35M in Afghanistan Development Projects
DID Press: Japan will invest $35 million in development projects across Afghanistan this year, according to Japanese Ambassador Kenichi Masamoto during a meeting with Din Mohammad Hanif, the Taliban administration’s acting minister of economy. The projects are aimed at improving…
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Afghanistan Urges UN Pressure on Taliban Over Women’s Rights
DID Press: Afghanistan’s mission to the United Nations in Geneva has called on the international community to maintain pressure on the Taliban over what it described as ongoing violations of women’s and girls’ rights, as the 62nd session of the…
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