Afghanistan
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UNAMA: 1.5M Afghans Live with Disabilities, Children Most Vulnerable
DID Press: On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reported that approximately 1.5 million Afghans live with significant disabilities. A large portion of these disabilities are the result of…
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Khalilzad Urges Stricter Oversight of Migrants with Military Backgrounds in US
DID Press: Former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Peace, Zalmay Khalilzad, warned that background checks and monitoring of migrants with military experience in the United States are insufficient, and security agencies must take immediate action to identify and manage potential…
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Russian Border Guards Deployed on Tajikistan–Afghanistan Border
DID Press: Highlighting the presence of Russian border troops in Tajikistan, Kremlin emphasized the importance of continuing dialogue and contacts with Afghanistan. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Russian presidency, told Indian media ahead of the Russia–India summit in New Delhi:…
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Afghan Suspect Denies Murder Charges in DC National Guard Shooting
DID Press: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national accused of shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard in Washington, appeared virtually before the D.C. Superior Court on Tuesday. He pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder with a…
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Astrakhan: New Gateway for Afghanistan Transit to Russia, Region
DID Press: Russia’s southern Astrakhan province is seeking to become a key transit hub for Afghanistan’s import and export goods. Ilya Volinsky, Deputy Governor and Head of the Government of Astrakhan province, said in a meeting with Gul Hassan Hassan,…
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Chabahar Emerges as New Economic Bridge Between Kabul-New Delhi
DID Press: Recent visits by Taliban officials to India have opened a new chapter in Afghanistan–India economic relations, shifting focus from overland trade routes via Pakistan toward leveraging the Iranian port of Chabahar Port and direct air links. According to…
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Russia Expands Ties with Taliban Despite Lack of Intl. Recognition
DID Press: Kremlin has announced that Russia is advancing and expanding its cooperation with Afghanistan, despite the Taliban’s government in Kabul remaining unrecognized internationally. Areas of focus include agriculture, livestock, and water resource management. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Indian…
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Taliban Approves 11 Infrastructure Projects Worth 1.5B Afghanis
DID Press: In a meeting of the National Procurement Commission chaired by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, the Taliban administration approved 11 infrastructure and service projects valued at 1.538 billion Afghanis. The projects include the…
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UNESCO, EU Launch Literacy and Livelihood Program in Afghanistan
DID Press: EU, in partnership with UNESCO, launched a new initiative worth €4.7 million aimed at enhancing literacy and economic resilience in Afghanistan. The program will provide basic literacy, numeracy, and livelihood training — including tailoring, poultry farming, and agriculture…
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Taliban-Pakistan Tensions Rise as India Seeking Larger Role in Kabul
DID Press: Amid escalating border clashes and mounting accusations from Islamabad toward both Kabul and New Delhi, the longstanding competition between India and Pakistan for influence in Afghanistan has entered a new phase. India is reportedly seeking to leverage the…
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