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73 Acres of Opium Poppy Fields Destroyed in Nimroz’s Afghanistan
DID Press: Local authorities in Nimroz province report the destruction of dozens of opium poppy fields in Chahar Burjak district as part of ongoing anti-narcotics efforts. Officials said that 73 acres of opium cultivation were eradicated in a campaign led…
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Food and Medicine Shortages Hit Nuristan Amid Blocked Roads
DID Press: For nearly two months, road access to Afghanistan’s Nuristan province has been cut off, raising concerns over a growing humanitarian crisis. Mohammad Azam Nuristani, head of the “Nuristan Elders Council,” said that closed routes in the Kamdesh and…
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At Least 22 Afghan Migrants Die After Boat Capsizes off Greek Coast
DID Press: At least 22 Afghan migrants have died after their inflatable boat capsized near the Greek coast, sources report, marking another tragic incident in the perilous migration routes across the Mediterranean Sea. Survivors said that after the boat overturned,…
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Iran’s Structural Resilience in Week 5 of War; Warning on Energy, Water, and Food Links
DID Press: Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ South Asia director, Mohammadreza Bahrami, highlighted the “significant gap between aggressor nations’ objectives and on-the-ground realities” as the fifth week of the ongoing war begins. Bahrami emphasized Iran’s institutional resilience, noting that a…
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UNICEF Urges Afghanistan to Reopen Schools for Girls at Start of 2026 Academic Year
DID Press: UNICEF called on Afghanistan to reopen girls’ schools, warning that prolonged restrictions on education threaten their future, On Thursday (March 26), coinciding with the start of the 2026 academic year. Sanjay Wijesekera, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia,…
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EU Allocates €250,000 Humanitarian Aid for Afghan Quake Victims
DID Press: European Union has announced €250,000 in humanitarian assistance to support displaced and affected people following the recent earthquake in Afghanistan. This aid is expected to cover about 70,000 individuals in the provinces of Khost, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Paktika, and…
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Over 200 Israelis Hospitalized in 24 Hours
DID Press: Israel’s Ministry of Health has reported that at least 204 people were hospitalized in the past 24 hours due to intensified clashes with Iran and Hezbollah. Since the start of the US-Israel conflict against Iran, a total of…
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Pakistan Ranked World’s Most Polluted Country in 2025
DID Press: The annual IQAir report reveals that Pakistan recorded the highest concentration of airborne particulate matter in 2025, earning the dubious distinction of being the most polluted country in the world. Out of 143 countries analyzed, only 13 met…
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Tsunami Warning Issued After 7.6-Magnitude Quake Near Tonga
DID Press: A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck near the shores of Tonga in the South Pacific, prompting authorities to issue an urgent tsunami warning. Coastal residents have been urged to move immediately to higher ground. Seismological centers report the quake…
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Military Plane Crash in Colombia Leaves at Least 66 Dead
DID Press: A military transport aircraft crash in southern Colombia has claimed the lives of at least 66 people, according to local media reports. The aircraft, identified as a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, went down Monday in the remote region of…
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