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Taliban Holds Regional Security Talks in Northwest Afghanistan
DID Press: Senior Taliban officials have held a regional security coordination meeting in northwestern Afghanistan, bringing together provincial governors, police chiefs, intelligence officials, and military court representatives to review the security situation and strengthen coordination among security institutions. The meeting,…
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Iran Says 60% of Exports to Afghanistan Pass Through Dogharoun Border
DID Press: Sixty percent of Iran’s exports to Afghanistan are transported through the Dogharoun border crossing, highlighting its strategic role in bilateral trade, according to an official from the Dogharoun Free Trade-Industrial Zone. Hassan Nourizadeh, Deputy for Economic Development at…
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UK Pension Error Leaves Retired Military Personnel Facing Repayment Demands
DID Press: More than 1,000 retired British military personnel have been ordered to repay pension overpayments after errors in the calculation of their retirement benefits, leaving some facing bills of more than £100,000, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.…
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Afghanistan Issues Flash Flood Alert for 13 Provinces
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning forecasting heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, flash floods, and strong dust-laden winds across 13 provinces on Sunday, urging residents in vulnerable areas to take precautionary measures. According to the Taliban-run Ministry of…
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Crisis Group: Pakistan Faces High-Stakes Test in Middle East Diplomacy
DID Press: Pakistan is seeking to leverage its ties with Iran, the United States, and China to facilitate a ceasefire and open negotiations between Washington and Tehran, but the effort carries significant political, security, and economic risks, according to a…
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WFP Warns of Deeper Aid Cuts in Gaza Amid Critical Funding Shortfall
DID Press: The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that worsening funding shortages are forcing it to reduce food and cash assistance in Gaza, cautioning that significantly deeper cuts will begin in October unless urgent financial support is secured. The…
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Senior US Officials Voice Concern Over Escalating Conflict with Iran
DID Press: Senior US officials have reportedly expressed concern over the potential escalation of the conflict with Iran, with military leaders warning about dwindling ammunition stockpiles and the risks of a prolonged confrontation. According to CNN, citing informed sources, Vice…
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India’s Education Minister Resigns After 36 Days of Student Protests
DID Press: India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following 36 days of nationwide student protests, marking one of the most significant political reversals for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government since it took office in 2014. The protests were triggered…
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Taliban Convoy Attacked En Route to Badakhshan Amid Rising Security Tensions
DID Press: A Taliban military convoy traveling from Kabul to Badakhshan was reportedly attacked in Baghlan Province, as security tensions and internal divisions continue to escalate in northeastern Afghanistan. According to informed sources, the convoy came under attack on Saturday…
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Iran to Launch Dedicated Lanes at Dogharoon Border to Speed Truck Crossings
DID Press: Iranian authorities have announced plans to introduce dedicated freight lanes at the Dogharoon border crossing to reduce long delays for trucks returning from Afghanistan and improve cross-border trade and transit. Hossein Jamshidi, governor of Taybad County, said some…
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