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Political Analyst Salim Paygir Killed in Kabul Attack
DID Press: Salim Paygir, a political analyst, has died from critical injuries sustained during an armed attack at his residence in Kabul earlier today, local sources reported. No individual or group has so far claimed responsibility for the assassination. According…
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European Parliament Urges for Aid to Afghanistan Quake Victims, Sanctions on Taliban Leaders
DID Press: European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for the immediate expansion of humanitarian assistance to victims of the recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The resolution passed with 504 votes in favor, 74 against, and 30 abstentions, emphasizing that…
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UN: Gaza Reconstruction Requires Over $52 Billion
DID Press: UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) announced that rebuilding Gaza Strip following ceasefire will require over $52 billion in international investment. George Mourira da Silva, UNOPS Director, said that nearly 80 percent of Gaza’s infrastructure has been severely…
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UN Pledges $3.2M to Tackle Climate Change Impacts in Afghanistan
DID Press: As climate change increasingly affects the health and livelihoods of Afghanistan citizens, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a $3.2 million allocation to address these challenges in the country. UNDP said that in collaboration with the Global…
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Afghanistani Political Analyst Salim Paygir Targeted in Kabul
DID Press: Salim Paygir, an Afghanistani political analyst, was reportedly targeted in an armed attack in capital Kabul on Thursday. He is in a critical condition, according to reports. Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesperson for the Taliban-led Interior Ministry, confirmed that…
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Afghanistan’s Silent Crisis: Lost Childhood of a Generation
DID Press: As the world marks International Children’s Day, Afghanistan stands in stark contrast to the global message of celebration and hope. For millions of Afghanistan children, this day is not a symbol of joy but a reminder of hunger,…
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Judge Shot Dead in Tirana Courtroom; Suspect Arrested
DID Press: A defendant shot and killed a judge during an appeal court hearing in Albania’s capital, Tirana, in a rare act of violence inside a courtroom. Two other people were wounded. Police arrested the gunman. Local media reported that…
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Irregular Rains and Cold Wave Threaten Children in Afghanistan, warns UNICEF
DID Press: As winter approaches and irregular rainfall intensifies across Afghanistan, UNICEF has warned that Afghanistan children face growing risks from floods, infectious diseases, and severe cold. The United Nations Children’s Fund said millions of children in Afghanistan are now…
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Missing US Scientist Unaware of 2025 Nobel Medicine Prize
DID Press: While the 2025 Nobel Prize ceremonies continue in Stockholm, one of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine remains unreachable. Fred Ramsdell, an American researcher, is reportedly exploring a remote area in Idaho and has…
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Kabul Faces Wood and Coal Shortages Ahead of Winter
DID Press: As winter approaches, thousands of families in Kabul are facing growing concerns over heating fuel shortages, with prices for wood and coal soaring and many unable to afford oil or gas. Many households, particularly those unable to purchase…
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