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UNHCR Official Opens “Regi Kalacha” School in Kandahar
DID Press: Arafat Jamal, representative of UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), inaugurated the “Regi Kalacha” school in Kandahar, emphasizing support for education for both girls and boys. The “Regi Kalacha” school is part of six newly built schools in…
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Broad Restrictions on Middle East Satellite Imagery Amid US Requests
DID Press: A US-based satellite imagery provider has announced that, at the request of Donald Trump administration, it will limit the release and distribution of imagery related to conflicts in Iran and the Middle East—raising concerns over the role of…
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Independent: Trump’s Presidency Could End Prematurely
DID Press: The Independent reports, citing Democratic strategist James Carville, that if Democrats win the midterm elections and gain control of both chambers of Congress, Donald Trump’s presidency could end sooner than its scheduled term. Carville predicts that a Democratic-controlled…
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Northern Israel on Edge as Army Retreat Sparks Public Outrage
DID Press: Residents in northern Israel are following developments on the northern front with growing anxiety, anger, and deep distrust. The Israeli army’s official statement deeming the “disarmament of Hezbollah unrealistic” has ignited protests in border cities including Galilee, Metula,…
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Over 31,000 Affected by Floods in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) reported that over 31,000 people in Afghanistan were affected by flash floods in 2025, highlighting the country’s growing vulnerability to climate-related disasters. Officials from Afghanistan’s disaster management agencies noted that recent floods in…
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UN Appeals for $14.5M for Mine Clearance in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan has announced that $14.5 million is required to implement mine-clearance operations and landmine risk education programs across the country. OCHA warned that millions of people in Afghanistan…
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Central Asia Focus on Expanding Economic Ties with Afghanistan
DID Press: During a consultative meeting between Afghanistan and Central Asian countries in Kabul, senior officials from five regional states emphasized expanding economic cooperation, strengthening political relations, and supporting major transit projects with Afghanistan. Geziz Akbasov stated that economic relations…
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Pakistan Defense Minister Accuses India of Military Provocation
DID Press: Pakistan’s Defense Minister has warned that any military provocation staged by India will be met with a firm and severe response from Islamabad. Khawaja Asif accused India of planning a “false-flag operation” and stated that Pakistan is prepared…
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Taliban’s Language Policy Sparks Cultural Identity Concerns in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban have not provided clear criteria for which words are considered “foreign” or how replacements should be determined. This lack of clarity raises the risk of subjective interpretations at different administrative levels, potentially causing inconsistent implementation. Such a…
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Guardian: Trump’s Iran Threats as Inconsistent and Hollow
DID Press: The British newspaper The Guardian has described US President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran as hollow and characterized the stated objectives of his military campaign as contradictory. According to the analysis, Trump launched the so-called “Epic Wrath” operation…
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