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Iran Faces Codeine Supply Pressure After Decline in Afghan Opium Cultivation
DID Press: A spokesperson for Iran’s Association of Pharmacists says shortages of medicines such as codeine are partly linked to difficulties in securing raw materials, including impacts from reduced opium cultivation in Afghanistan. Hadi Ahmadi stated that the shortage of…
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China Turns Morocco into Export Gateway to Europe
DID Press: China has significantly expanded its industrial investments in Morocco in recent years, turning the North African country into an increasingly important manufacturing and export hub for access to European markets. Reports indicate that over the past three years,…
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Pentagon Restricts Press Access to Press Office
DID Press: US Department of War has barred journalists from entering its press office at the Pentagon, citing a reclassification of the facility as a “sensitive classified information site.” The move, announced by the department, prevents reporters from accessing the…
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UNSC to Vote on Future of UNAMA in Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations Security Council is set to hold two important meetings on Afghanistan this month, including a vote on the future of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), as the country continues to face deep political, humanitarian,…
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Trump Reportedly Rebukes Netanyahu in Heated Call Over Lebanon Escalation
DID Press: Donald Trump reportedly delivered a sharply critical message to Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call on Monday, warning him over the escalation of Israeli military operations in Lebanon. According to a report by Axios citing two U.S. officials…
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Pakistan, China Coordinate Efforts Against Regional Security Threats
DID Press: Muhammad Sadiq and Yue Xiaoyong have held talks in Islamabad focused on regional security challenges and counterterrorism cooperation. According to Muhammad Sadiq, the meeting was “constructive and productive,” with both sides exchanging views on security developments affecting the…
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Pakistan Says Taliban Warning to TTP Is Not Enough
DID Press: Pakistani officials say a reported warning from the Taliban leadership to the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to halt attacks inside Pakistan is insufficient without concrete and verifiable action, stressing that Islamabad’s security concerns remain unresolved. According to Pakistani sources,…
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Iran Suspends US Talks Amid Dispute Over Lebanon Ceasefire
DID Press: Iran has announced the suspension of its indirect negotiations with the United States, citing continued Israeli military actions in Lebanon and what it describes as violations of a ceasefire agreement. According to statements attributed to sources close to…
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Doshi–Bamyan Road Project Reaches 60% Completion
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Public Works says construction of the Doshi–Bamyan highway, designed as an alternative route to the Salang Pass corridor, has reached approximately 60 percent completion. According to the ministry, the project covers a total distance of…
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Afghan Pilgrims Begin Returning Home from Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Ministry of Hajj & Religious Affairs under the Taliban administration has announced the start of the return process for approximately 30,000 Afghan pilgrims following the completion of Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia. The ministry said the return operation…
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