Afghanistan
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Muttaqi Meets Qatari Leaders During Doha Visit
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting foreign minister of the Taliban administration, met senior Qatari leaders during a visit to Doha, where he conveyed condolences over the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. According to Hafiz Zia Ahmad…
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Karzai Calls Universal Education Key to Tackling Child Malnutrition
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has called for greater efforts to address Afghanistan’s worsening child malnutrition crisis, saying universal access to education is essential for building long-term resilience and reducing dependence on foreign aid. Citing reports from international…
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Pakistan Halts Afghan Student Visa Renewals
DID Press: The acting Taliban consul general in Karachi says Pakistan has suspended the issuance and renewal of visas for Afghan students whose visas have expired, raising concerns over the academic future and legal status of hundreds of students. Abdul…
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Taliban Finalize Draft Asylum Law
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees says it has finalized a draft asylum law, which will soon be submitted to the Ministry of Justice for legal review and approval. According to the ministry, a meeting was held on Wednesday, 15…
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EU, Kabul Reach Deal on Accepting Taliban Diplomats
DID Press: Sources close to the Taliban say several European countries have reached an understanding with the group’s authorities to accept diplomats nominated by the Taliban. If officially confirmed, the move could signal a new phase of diplomatic engagement between…
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Herat Municipality Unveils 80 Development Projects for 2026
DID Press: Herat Municipality has announced that 80 major development projects worth more than 1 billion Afghanis have been included in its 2026 work plan, aiming to expand urban infrastructure and improve public services. According to the municipality, the projects…
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Ex-Afghan Diplomats Call for New UNAMA Strategy
DID Press: Three former Afghan diplomats have urged the United Nations to redefine the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) without normalizing relations with the Taliban, warning that budget cuts and political deadlock have placed the mission’s…
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Taliban Absence at Qatar Emir’s Funeral Raises Questions
DID Press: The absence of senior Taliban officials from the funeral ceremony of Qatar’s former Emir has drawn attention from observers, given Doha’s long-standing role as a key diplomatic partner and host for the Taliban in recent years. Reports indicate…
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Taliban Disarm Shia Mosque Guards in Herat, Raising Security Fears
DID Press: Taliban authorities have reportedly disarmed security guards assigned to Shia mosques in Herat without prior notice, prompting concerns over the safety of worshippers and the risk of renewed attacks against the Shia community. Local sources say the Taliban…
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New Claims Target UK’s SAS Over Afghanistan Operations
DID Press: Fresh allegations have surfaced during the UK Afghanistan Inquiry, with witnesses claiming that members of Britain’s Special Air Service (SAS) mistreated Afghan detainees and that three Afghan farmers were unlawfully killed during a special forces operation. According to…
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