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Mersad: ISIS-K Defeated following US Withdrawal from Afghanistan
DID Press: Mersad, a media outlet linked to the Taliban’s intelligence services, claims that ISIS-K (Islamic State Khorasan) group was swiftly eradicated after the last U.S. troops left Afghanistan. The outlet reported that ISIS-K, which had been fostered to justify…
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Forced Deportations Loom as Afghanistani Migrant Cards Expire in Pakistan
DID Press: The validity of Pakistan’s PoR (Proof of Registration) cards for Afghanistani migrants is set to expire on Monday, September 1. Pakistan Ministry of Interior said holders of these cards will face forced repatriation to Afghanistan following the expiration.…
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SCO 2025 Summit: 10-Year Strategy Amid Intensifying East-West Rivalry
DID Press: The 25th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is underway from August 31 to September 1, 2025, in Tianjin, China. Observers consider it the largest SCO summit in history in terms of participation and agenda. The summit’s…
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Germany Expands Deportation of Afghanistani Migrants
DID Press: Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Chancellor, announced the country intends to return a larger number of Afghanistani migrants to Afghanistan. He referred to the deportation of 81 Afghanistani nationals in late July, noting that his government’s policy marks a shift…
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Rift in India–US Relations and Role of Trump’s Policies
International Desk, DID Press: Over the past several decades, relations between the United States and India have been one of key pillars of diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific region. Washington has invested heavily—politically, economically, and militarily—to establish New Delhi as a…
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Taliban Seeking Expanded Relations with US to Release Frozen Assets
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban’s caretaker government, indicated that the group views closer engagement with the United States as essential for the release of Afghanistan’s frozen financial assets. According to Mujahid, the Taliban administration has established 41…
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Poll: Economy Targeted as Central Pressure Against Iran
The results of a recent DID Press survey on the potential consequences of activating the “snapback mechanism” against Iran provide a clear picture of public concerns. According to the findings, half of the respondents (50%) believe the first and most…
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Afghanistan’s “Death Roads” and Countless Victims of Fatal Accidents
DID Press: Poor condition of Afghanistan’s roads, combined with insufficient oversight of passenger transport companies, has created a deadly cycle of accidents, turning the nation’s highways into virtual graveyards for travelers. The recent tragedy on Kabul–Kandahar highway, which killed 25…
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Torkham Border Closed Following Caretaker Government Decision
DID Press: Torkham, a major crossing point between Afghanistan and Pakistan, has been unexpectedly closed to movement, reported sources close to Afghanistan’s caretaker government. According to sources, all transit routes through the border crossing have been temporarily blocked, and no…
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Right-Hand Drive Vehicles ordered to be Out of Kabul
DID Press: Abdul Mateen Qane, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior of Afghanistan’s caretaker government, announced on Saturday, August 30, that owners of right-hand drive vehicles must comply strictly with new regulations issued by the ministry. According to the statement,…
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