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Karzai: He Needs Taliban Permission to Leave His Home
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has said he must inform the Taliban authorities before leaving his home in Kabul, adding that Taliban security personnel escort him to his destination and bring him back. In an interview with the…
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UK Chancellor Warns Iran War Is Putting Pressure on Global Economy
DID Press: UK Chancellor John Healey has warned that the continuing war between the United States and Iran is placing significant pressure on Britain and the global economy, with rising energy prices threatening to fuel inflation and weaken economic growth.…
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Top US Military Officials Face Polygraph Tests Over Iran War Leaks
DID Press: Around 50 U.S. military and civilian officials underwent polygraph tests in August as part of an investigation into leaks concerning U.S. munitions shortages during the war with Iran, according to U.S. media reports. The New York Times reported…
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Mujahid Urges West to Change Wartime Policies Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban government, has called on Western countries that were involved in the war in Afghanistan to change their wartime policies and expand diplomatic engagement with Kabul, saying Afghanistan seeks balanced relations with all…
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US Diesel Prices Hit Record $5.85 per Gallon
DID Press: The average price of diesel in the United States reached a record $5.85 per gallon on Friday, surpassing the previous high recorded in June 2022, according to AAA data. Diesel is a major fuel source for freight transportation,…
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Pakistan Recalls Ambassador From Kabul for Consultations
DID Press: Pakistan has recalled its ambassador to Kabul, Ubaid Ur Rehman Nizamani, to Islamabad for consultations amid growing concerns over security developments in Afghanistan. After returning to Islamabad, Nizamani met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq…
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Pakistan Army: 12 Members of Baloch Armed Group Killed
DID Press: Pakistani military said it killed 12 members of a Baloch insurgent group during an intelligence-based operation in Kalat district of Balochistan province. The military also said it foiled another attack in the Kachi Bag area, reporting that several…
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Afghanistan Warns of Heavy Rain, Flash Floods in 10 Provinces
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall and possible flash floods in 10 provinces over the next day, urging residents in vulnerable areas to take precautions. The provinces at risk are Badakhshan, Nuristan, Kunar, Laghman, Nangarhar, Logar,…
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TAPI Pipeline to Create More Than 12,000 Jobs in Afghanistan
DID Press: The Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project is expected to create more than 12,000 jobs in Afghanistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, chairman of Turkmenistan’s Halk Maslahaty, said. Berd Berdimuhamedov said the project is currently under construction and, once completed, will transport…
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Netherlands Contributes €16 Million to Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund
DID Press: The Netherlands has contributed €16 million ($18.3 million) to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF), the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said. OCHA thanked the Netherlands for the contribution, saying the funding will help…
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