Health
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WHO Warns of Rising Pneumonia Cases in Afghanistan
DID Press: World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a significant increase in pneumonia cases in Afghanistan as winter sets in, raising concerns over the country’s fragile health system. In its latest monthly report, WHO stated that cases of acute…
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Taliban Minister Urges Families to Support Children’s Education
DID Press: Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, Taliban’s Defense Minister, called on Afghan families to support their children’s education. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for a military educational center in Zheri district, Kandahar province, Mujahid emphasized the importance of combining religious studies…
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Taliban Health Minister to Visit India Next Week
DID Press: Maulvi Noor Jalal Jalali, the Taliban administration’s Minister of Public Health, is scheduled to visit India around December 17, marking the third ministerial-level visit from the Taliban government to New Delhi within the past three months. Previously, Foreign…
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Former Afghan “Zero Units” Face Trauma and Turmoil in US
DID Press: Former Afghan members of the elite “Zero Units,” who carried out some of the most dangerous missions during the war in Afghanistan, are facing severe mental health and social crises after resettling in the United States, according to…
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North Korea Welcomes Troops Returning from Mission in Russia
DID Press: North Korea held an official ceremony in Pyongyang to welcome back Unit 528 of the Korean People’s Army, which had been deployed to Russia for military engineering operations. Leader Kim Jong-un attended the event and delivered remarks. Kim…
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Humanitarian Crisis Worsens in Gaza as Heavy Rains Kill at Least 14
DID Press: At least 14 Palestinians, including several children, have died following severe storms and continuous rainfall across the Gaza Strip, Al Jazeera reported. According to the report, families displaced by Israel’s ongoing war—many of whom had already lost their…
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Corruption: Threat to Stability, Development, and Public Trust in Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s experience over the past 2 decades shows that when corruption becomes systemic, no government institution can perform its duties effectively, and public trust erodes rapidly. Corruption, defined as the abuse of power for personal or group gain,…
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B Vitamins May Boost Mood and Reduce Anxiety
DID Press: Recent studies published between 2024 and 2025 highlight the crucial role of B‑group vitamins — particularly Vitamin B6, B9 (folate), and B12 — in regulating mood, reducing anxiety, and maintaining brain health. A 2025 study found that a…
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Anti-Aging Supplements: From Skin Health to Longevity Support
DID Press: Recent studies indicate that certain dietary supplements, by enhancing mitochondrial function, reducing inflammation, and supporting skin health, can slow the aging process and play a significant role in maintaining overall wellness. With growing global attention on health and…
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Kazakhstan Seeking to Expand Economic Influence in Afghanistan
DID Press: Kazakhstan’s special presidential envoy announced plans to connect Afghanistan’s railway network to Kazakhstan and invest in modern hospitals and schools during a visit to Balkh province. Yerkin Tokumov, Kazakhstan’s Special Presidential Representative for Afghanistan, met with Mohammad Yousuf…
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