Government
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Taliban Urges Top Kankor Students to Study in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, has called on the top performers in Afghanistan’s 2026 university entrance examination (Kankor) to pursue their higher education at domestic universities and contribute to the country’s development.…
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Taliban Higher Education Minister Reviews Private Universities’ Challenges
DID Press: Taliban’s Minister of Higher Education, Sheikh Neda Mohammad Nadim, met with officials from private universities to discuss challenges and proposals related to Afghanistan’s higher education sector. According to a statement from the Ministry of Higher Education, representatives of…
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Afghanistan Shias Demand Reopening of Seminary and Tamadon TV
DID Press: Shia worshippers across several Afghan provinces have signed a petition calling for the reopening of the Khatam al-Nabiyyin Seminary and the resumption of broadcasts by Tamadon TV, following continued restrictions on the two institutions. According to reports, the…
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NYT: Washington No Longer Leads Global Order
DID Press: The New York Times has argued that recent U.S. policies have weakened Washington’s global standing, prompting many of its traditional allies to reduce their security and economic dependence on the United States. In an analysis examining the foreign…
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Lindsey Graham’s Death: A Major Loss for US Neoconservative Camp
DID Press: International Desk — An analysis of the political legacy of Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator from South Carolina, describes his reported death as a significant development for the American neoconservative movement, highlighting his decades-long influence on US foreign…
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Taliban Cut Corporate and Private Hospital Tax Rate to 10 Percent
DID Press: Taliban administration has announced a reduction in taxes across four economic sectors, lowering the income tax rate for companies and private hospitals to 10 percent, excluding mining companies. Abdul Salam Hanafi, the Taliban’s deputy prime minister for administrative…
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US Maritime Analyst: Iran Has Advanced Strategy to Control Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: US maritime strategy researcher Ian Ralby has said that Iran has made progress in implementing its strategy for managing and influencing maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes. Ralby, a…
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US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies After Sudden Illness
DID Press: The office of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has announced that the Republican lawmaker died following a “brief and sudden illness.” No further details about the nature of his illness or the circumstances surrounding his death were immediately released.…
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Netherlands Warns of Hunger and Migration Risks Amid US-Iran Conflict
DID Press: Netherlands has expressed concern over the renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, warning that prolonged conflict could worsen global food shortages and trigger a new wave of migration. The Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development…
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WHO Warns Closure of 150 Health Centers Threatens Polio Fight in Afghanistan
DID Press: World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the closure of more than 150 health facilities across Afghanistan since the beginning of 2026 has significantly reduced access to essential healthcare services and poses a serious threat to ongoing polio…
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