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Pakistan Halts Afghan Student Visa Renewals
DID Press: The acting Taliban consul general in Karachi says Pakistan has suspended the issuance and renewal of visas for Afghan students whose visas have expired, raising concerns over the academic future and legal status of hundreds of students. Abdul…
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Taliban Finalize Draft Asylum Law
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees says it has finalized a draft asylum law, which will soon be submitted to the Ministry of Justice for legal review and approval. According to the ministry, a meeting was held on Wednesday, 15…
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Iran-Designated Shipping Lane Dominates Strait of Hormuz Traffic
DID Press: Most commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the previous day used the shipping lane designated by Iran, according to maritime tracking firm Kpler, highlighting Tehran’s continued role in managing navigation through one of the world’s most…
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EU, Kabul Reach Deal on Accepting Taliban Diplomats
DID Press: Sources close to the Taliban say several European countries have reached an understanding with the group’s authorities to accept diplomats nominated by the Taliban. If officially confirmed, the move could signal a new phase of diplomatic engagement between…
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Herat Municipality Unveils 80 Development Projects for 2026
DID Press: Herat Municipality has announced that 80 major development projects worth more than 1 billion Afghanis have been included in its 2026 work plan, aiming to expand urban infrastructure and improve public services. According to the municipality, the projects…
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Trump Calls on Israel to Withdraw from Syria and Lebanon
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to withdraw Israeli forces from Syria and take similar steps in Lebanon, according to a report by Axios. The report said the phone call between Trump and…
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Yemen Warns Airlines Against Using Saudi Airspace Amid Escalation
DID Press: Yemen’s armed forces have warned international airlines against flying through Saudi airspace until the reopening of Sana’a International Airport, as tensions continue to rise between Yemen and Saudi Arabia. The warning was issued after Yemen referred to the…
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Independent: Trump Claimed Victory 32 Times Despite No Clear Gains
DID Press: British newspaper The Independent has reported that US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed victory over Iran but has failed to present clear evidence of military or political success. The newspaper argued that Washington lacks the ability to…
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Ex-Afghan Diplomats Call for New UNAMA Strategy
DID Press: Three former Afghan diplomats have urged the United Nations to redefine the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) without normalizing relations with the Taliban, warning that budget cuts and political deadlock have placed the mission’s…
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Russia Warns Over Escalating Iran-US Conflict
DID Press: Russia has expressed deep concern over the renewed military confrontation involving Iran and the United States, calling on all sides to return to constructive dialogue to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region. The statement was issued…
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