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Iran, Afghanistan Eye Expanding Cooperation through Cultural and Academic Ties
DID Press: Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Afghanistan, Dr. Sayed Rouhollah Hussaini, has highlighted shared cultural heritage as a key driver for expanding cooperation between Tehran and Kabul. During a visit to Sar-e Pul Province, Dr. Hussaini met with Mawlawi Mohammad…
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Poll Finds Trust Among Ethnic Groups Key to Social Cohesion in Afghanistan
DID Press: A recent DID Press survey reveals that 50% of respondents in Afghanistan identify “building trust and fostering cooperation among ethnic and social groups” as the key factor in strengthening social relations. These findings indicate that national solidarity remains…
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Taliban Deputy Minister Visits Ghazni to Enforce Leadership Orders
DID Press: Taliban senior security deputy Mohammad Ibrahim Sadr visited Ghazni province to strengthen coordination among security bodies and address local issues, said acting Interior Ministry on Sunday. Sadr met with provincial officials, urging stronger security measures, adherence to Taliban…
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Ukrainian Forces Suffer Heavy Losses in Last 24 Hours Amid Russian Strikes
DID Press: Russian Ministry of Defense announced that during the past 24 hours, as a result of air and ground attacks, the Ukrainian army has suffered nearly 1,400 casualties. According to the ministry, Russian armed forces, continuing their military operations…
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Afghanistan Caretaker Government Vows to Uphold Independence, Islamic Laws
DID Press: Afghanistan’s caretaker government pledged to safeguard the country’s independence and to enforce Islamic laws as its top priorities, said spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid to local media. Despite financial and logistical constraints, Mujahid said Afghanistan forces had maintained security and…
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US Revokes Muttaqi’s Travel Exemption to Pakistan
DID Press: The US has revoked the travel exemption of Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister of Afghanistan’s caretaker government, preventing him from visiting Pakistan, reported Pakistani media outlets. According to Pakistani media outlets, the U.S. refused to grant…
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White House Fines California University $1B for Alleged Antisemitism
DID Press: U.S. government fined the University of California for alleged antisemitism related to student protests in 2024 over Gaza. According to official sources, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the university to pay $1billion—a sum five times greater than…
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India Halts US Arms Purchase Over Tariff Dispute
DID Press: Indian government suspended the purchase of weapons and military aircraft from Washington following the United States’ decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on certain Indian exports. According to sources, New Delhi also canceled a planned visit by…
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Pakistan’s Field Marshal Meets Senior US Military and Political Officials
DID Press: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Sayed Asim Munir, during an official visit to the United States, held talks with senior American military and political leaders. Pakistan’s Army media wing announced on Sunday, August 10, that…
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Radioactive Water Leak Revealed at UK Nuclear Weapons Depot
DID Press: Guardian reported leak of radioactive water at Britain’s nuclear weapons storage facility. The incident took place at the Royal Navy’s weapons depot in Coulport, where the nuclear warheads for four Vanguard-class submarines—armed with American Trident II (D5) ballistic…
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