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50% Surge in Drug Seizures Along Tajikistan–Afghanistan Border in 2025
DID Press: Tajik authorities say drug seizures along the country’s border with Afghanistan increased by around 50 percent in 2025 compared with the previous year, reaching a total of 2,742 kilograms. Zafar Samad, head of Tajikistan’s Drug Control Agency, announced…
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Tehran’s Initiative in Shifting Talks: Muscat Instead of Istanbul
DID Press: decision to move Iran–US negotiations from Istanbul to Muscat is not merely a tactical change of venue; it is part of Tehran’s broader strategy to shape the negotiating environment and reduce Western security and media pressure. With its…
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Widespread Power Outage in Kabul and Several Provinces Due to Technical Failure
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national power utility, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), announced that the transmission of 220-kilovolt imported electricity has been disrupted in the Tangi Tashqurghan area along the Naibabad–Pul-e-Khumri route due to a technical problem. The disruption has resulted…
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Washington Pressuring Iran to Contain China’s Rise
DID Press: Italian analyst Emanuele Scimia argues that Donald Trump is pursuing a strategy of indirect pressure to counter China, rather than engaging Beijing in direct confrontation. The approach aims to slow China’s rise by tightening constraints on its energy…
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Taliban Reject UN Security Concerns on Afghanistan as Unfounded
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban administration, dismissed concerns raised about Afghanistan’s security during a United Nations meeting, calling them baseless. In a post on X, Mujahid said the concerns were voiced despite Afghanistan not being present at…
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AAA Increases Kabul–New Delhi Flights
DID Press: Ariana Afghan Airlines (AAA) increased the number of its weekly flights between Kabul and New Delhi in a move aimed at strengthening trade ties and improving passenger and cargo transportation. The airline said the decision is intended to…
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US Ambassador Warns: ISIS Remains Global Threat, Afghanistan in Focus
DID Press: US Ambassador to UN, Mike Waltz, warned at a Security Council session that ISIS terrorist group, particularly its Khorasan branch in Afghanistan, remains active and poses a serious threat to regional and global security. Waltz emphasized that effective…
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Allegations Surface Linking Mossad to Epstein Network
DID Press: Ana Kasparian, an American media host and analyst, has made explosive statements alleging that Israel and its intelligence agency, Mossad, exploited Jeffrey Epstein case for political blackmail purposes. She raised a critical question regarding the allegations of sexual…
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Afghanistan Contact Group to Meet in Astana; Focus on Regional Cooperation, Humanitarian Crisis
DID Press: The next meeting of the Afghanistan Contact Group, composed of special representatives from countries engaged in Afghanistan affairs, will be held on February 16, 2026 in Astana, announced Kazakhstan’s embassy in Uzbekistan. The session will focus on Afghanistan’s…
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Environmental Oversight Up at Herat Healthcare Centers
DID Press: Herat Department of Environmental Protection conducted evaluations of healthcare facilities in the province to prevent air and environmental pollution. Officials reported that 25 health centers across various districts of Herat are now under environmental monitoring and assessment. The…
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