Afghanistan
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Taliban Says It Foiled Arms Smuggling from Pakistan into Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s 203rd Mansoori Corps announced that it has prevented the smuggling of weapons and ammunition from Pakistan into Afghanistan during a targeted security operation in Paktia province. According to the corps, the operation was conducted in the Chamkani…
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Tashkent Emphasizes Expansion of Trade Cooperation with Afghanistan
DID Press: President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has called for the expansion of trade relations with Afghanistan, stressing that closer economic cooperation will benefit both sides. Speaking at a meeting with regional governors in Tashkent, Mirziyoyev highlighted good-neighbourly relations and…
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UN Appoints New Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations has announced the appointment of Bruno Georges Lemarquis as Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, as well as Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator. He will serve within the framework of the United Nations Assistance Mission…
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Afghanistan Falls to 11th Place in 2026 Global Terrorism Index
DID Press: Latest Global Terrorism Index shows that Afghanistan has dropped two positions to rank 11th among countries most affected by terrorism in 2026, while Pakistan has moved to the top of the global list. According to the annual report,…
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Taliban–Kazakhstan Expand Environmental Cooperation to Address Climate Change
DID Press: Officials from the Afghanistan and Kazakhstan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening environmental cooperation and jointly addressing the growing challenges posed by climate change. Matiul Haq Khalis, Director-General of the National Environmental Protection Agency under the Taliban administration,…
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Taliban Ban Import and Sale of Firecrackers Nationwide
DID Press: The authorities of the Afghanistan have announced a nationwide ban on the import, production, and sale of firecrackers, ordering customs offices to block the entry and clearance of any related shipments. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce said…
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HRW: Taliban Restrictions on Afghan Women Extend Beyond Borders
DID Press: Human Rights Watch says restrictions imposed by the Taliban on Afghan women are no longer confined to Afghanistan and are now affecting their participation abroad, raising serious concerns over global freedom of expression for Afghan women. The organization…
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Afghan Refugees in Qatar Accuse US of Betraying Resettlement Promises
DID Press: Afghan refugees stranded in Qatar have accused the United States of abandoning its commitments, following reports that the administration of Donald Trump is considering transferring about 1,100 Afghans to Democratic Republic of the Congo or forcibly returning them…
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SCO Meeting in Moscow Stresses War-Free Afghanistan
DID Press: Deputy foreign ministers from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization met in Moscow to discuss strengthening multilateral cooperation, the situation in Afghanistan, and broader regional developments. During the meeting, participating officials underscored the importance of stability in…
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Afghan Athletes Compete at Asian Beach Games in China
DID Press: Four athletes from Afghanistan are participating in the disciplines of ju-jitsu and beach wrestling at the ongoing Asian Beach Games in Sanya, accompanied by two coaches. According to reports, two athletes are competing in ju-jitsu alongside one coach,…
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