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Taliban Absence at Qatar Emir’s Funeral Raises Questions
DID Press: The absence of senior Taliban officials from the funeral ceremony of Qatar’s former Emir has drawn attention from observers, given Doha’s long-standing role as a key diplomatic partner and host for the Taliban in recent years. Reports indicate…
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Taliban Disarm Shia Mosque Guards in Herat, Raising Security Fears
DID Press: Taliban authorities have reportedly disarmed security guards assigned to Shia mosques in Herat without prior notice, prompting concerns over the safety of worshippers and the risk of renewed attacks against the Shia community. Local sources say the Taliban…
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Iran Expands Strikes on US Bases Across Gulf Region
DID Press: Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting US military facilities in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, marking a major escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Tehran and Washington. Iranian military statements described the attacks…
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New Claims Target UK’s SAS Over Afghanistan Operations
DID Press: Fresh allegations have surfaced during the UK Afghanistan Inquiry, with witnesses claiming that members of Britain’s Special Air Service (SAS) mistreated Afghan detainees and that three Afghan farmers were unlawfully killed during a special forces operation. According to…
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Russian Senator: US Lacks Ability to Defeat Iran in War
DID Press: Russian Senator Alexey Pushkov has claimed that the United States does not have the ability to achieve victory in a potential war with Iran, citing Washington’s previous military experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. Pushkov, chairman of the Federation…
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Afghanistan Exports 290,000 Tones of Fresh Fruit to Global Markets
DID Press: Afghanistan exported nearly 290,000 tonnes of fresh fruit worth $141 million during the past year, with apples, grapes, and pomegranates accounting for the largest share of shipments, according to the Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The ministry…
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Kazakhstan to Import Metallurgical Raw Materials From Afghanistan
DID Press: Kazakhstan will begin importing metallurgical raw materials from Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan to ensure a stable supply for its metal production industry, according to Yersayin Nagaspayev, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Industry and Construction. Nagaspayev said the move is aimed at…
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Afghanistan, Russia and Kazakhstan Sign $446.6M Trade Agreements
DID Press: Companies from Afghanistan, Russia’s Dagestan and Tyumen regions, and Kazakhstan have signed trade and investment agreements worth 446.6 million Afghanis to expand economic cooperation during business-to-business (B2B) meetings hosted by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment. According…
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Former UK Personnel Break Silence on Alleged War Crimes in Afghanistan
DID Press: Two British witnesses have told the UK’s public inquiry into alleged misconduct by British special forces in Afghanistan that Afghan civilians were unlawfully killed and detainees mistreated during military operations, expressing regret for remaining silent for years about…
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Water Crisis Deepens in Gaza as War Leaves Drinking Water Scarce
DID Press: Access to safe drinking water has become one of the most urgent humanitarian challenges in the Gaza Strip, where residents are forced to navigate dangerous, rubble-strewn streets and wait for hours to secure daily water supplies amid widespread…
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