Health
-
Iran, Balkh Sign Deal to Boost Medicine Production in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Balkh Chamber of Industry and Commerce and several Iranian pharmaceutical companies to strengthen the medicine market in northern Afghanistan through joint production and imports. The agreement aims to expand…
Read More » -
Fresh Attack on Chinese Nationals at Afghanistan–Tajikistan Border
DID Press: Two Chinese citizens have come under armed attack along the Afghanistan–Tajikistan frontier—an incident in which Taliban border forces were allegedly involved, reported local sources in Badakhshan province. The attack occurred only days after three other Chinese nationals were…
Read More » -
Gaza Death Toll Exceeds 70,000 Despite Truce, Israeli Strikes Continue
DID Press: The total number of Palestinians killed since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict has reached approximately 70,100, reported Gaza Health Ministry. Although a ceasefire was mediated in October 2025, Israeli strikes have continued, with new images and reports…
Read More » -
Signing of $100M Pharmaceutical Agreement Between Afghan, Indian Companies in Dubai
DID Press: A major $100 million pharmaceutical memorandum of understanding was signed between Afghanistan’s Rufi International Group of Companies and India’s Zydus Lifesciences, in the presence of the country’s diplomatic officials in Dubai—an initiative that follows recent Taliban government efforts…
Read More » -
Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Death Toll Climbs to 55
DID Press: Hong Kong authorities announced that the death toll from a massive fire in a residential complex climbed to 55, while hundreds remain missing and dozens are injured. Initial investigations suggest that scaffolding and renovation coverings may have contributed…
Read More » -
US Suspends All Afghan Immigration Applications Pending Security Review
DID Press: U.S. immigration authorities announced an immediate suspension of all immigration application processing for Afghan citizens. According to the agency, the process will not resume until additional reviews of security protocols and completion of applicant background checks. Officials emphasized…
Read More » -
Aftermath of Washington Shooting: Trump Calls for “Review” of Afghan Migrant Cases
DID Press: U.S. President Donald Trump, in a speech following the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House, called for a “review” of cases involving individuals who entered the US from Afghanistan during the Biden administration. His…
Read More » -
Taliban Health Ministry Delegation in Turkey to Boost Medical Cooperation
DID Press: A high-level delegation from Afghanistan’s Taliban-led Ministry of Public Health has traveled to Turkey to explore health cooperation and exchange medical expertise, amid the country’s most severe child food crisis in its history. Abdulwali Haqqani, Deputy Minister of…
Read More » -
Saudi Arabia to Open 3 New Alcohol Stores for Non-Muslims
DID Press: Saudi Arabia, continuing its social reforms, plans to open three new stores selling alcoholic beverages exclusively for non-Muslims, including one at an Aramco company camp and another for diplomats in Jeddah. According to sources cited by Reuters, the…
Read More » -
Pakistani Airstrike on Khost Kills 9 Children Amid Rising Border Tensions
Did Press: A midnight airstrike by Pakistani forces on a residential home in Gurbuz district of Khost has killed nine children and one woman, while several civilians were wounded in Kunar and Paktika. The attack comes amid escalating border tensions…
Read More »