Health
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Over 97,000 Deaths in Afghanistan Linked to Contaminated Food
DID Press: Afghanistan’s acting Ministry of Public Health has reported that more than 97,000 people have died this year due to consumption of unsafe food, highlighting a growing food safety crisis across the country. According to official ministry data, hospitals…
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OIC Launches Humanitarian Support for Afghanistan’s Quake Survivors
DID Press: Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF), in cooperation with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has signed an agreement to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. According to the agreement, the OIC office…
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Qatar Emir: Israel’s War on Gaza “Nothing but Genocide”
DID Press: Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, described Israel’s war against Gaza as “genocide” and accused Israel of repeatedly violating ceasefire agreements. He called for immediate international intervention to protect Palestinians and hold perpetrators of war…
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Emirates Cargo Plane Crashes off Hong Kong Runway, Two Dead
DID Press: An Emirates cargo Boeing aircraft crashed into the sea near Hong Kong International Airport after veering off the runway during landing when it collided with an airport security vehicle, killing two airport personnel. According to local media, the…
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Khalilzad: Pakistan Airstrike Kills 8 Afghanistani Cricket Players
DID Press: Former US Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has claimed that Pakistan violated the 48-hour ceasefire with the Taliban government by launching an airstrike in Paktika province, killing eight cricket players and several civilians. According to Khalilzad, the…
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World Bank: Over 830 Million People Still Live in Extreme Poverty
DID Press: The World Bank, in a report marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, has revealed that more than 831 million people worldwide continue to live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than three US dollars a…
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Malaysia-Led Massive Flotilla to Challenge Gaza Naval Blockade
DID Press: A coalition of Islamic non-governmental organizations in Malaysia has announced plans to launch what it calls the “Fourth Global Freedom Flotilla,” a humanitarian convoy of nearly 1,000 ships set to sail for the Gaza Strip next month in…
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Afghanistan Begins Polio Vaccination Drive in Kunar, Nuristan and Laghman
DID Press: “Polio-Free Afghanistan” health initiative announced a new vaccination campaign targeting children in three eastern provinces — Kunar, Nuristan, and Laghman. According to the organization, the drive is set to begin next week and will use a combination of…
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Israeli Psychic Warns Trump Against Sharm el-Sheikh Trip Over Assassination Threat
DID Press: Israeli psychic and media personality Uri Geller has issued a stark warning to former U.S. President Donald Trump, claiming that his upcoming trip to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, could be the target of an assassination attempt. Trump is expected…
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Clashes Erupt Between Taliban and Badakhshan Residents Over Gold Mine
DID Press: Local sources in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province reported heavy clashes between Taliban forces and residents of Yawan district over control of local gold mines. The fighting broke out early Monday, October 13, after Taliban units entered Awez area to…
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