Afghanistan
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5 Killed after Armed Group Crosses from Afghanistan into Tajikistan
DID Press: Tajikistan’s National Security Committee reported a deadly border clash following the infiltration of an armed group from Afghanistan into Tajik territory. The confrontation resulted in the deaths of three militants and two Tajik border guards. According to an…
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UN: Over 3M Children in Afghanistan Suffering Acute Malnutrition
DID Press: World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the nutrition situation in Afghanistan is dire, with over 3.5 million children under the age of five suffering from severe acute malnutrition. This figure represents an increase of approximately half a…
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Kazakhstan to Build 200-Bed Modern Hospital in Afghanistan
DID Press: Kazakhstan plans to build a fully equipped 200-bed hospital in Afghanistan, according to the Kazakh chargé d’affaires during a meeting with provincial authorities in Balkh province. Balkh governor’s office said the Kazakh diplomat informed Governor Mohammad Yousuf Wafa…
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WHO Completes Cancer Care and Palliative Training Program in Afghanistan
DID Press: World Health Organization (WHO) concluded its multidisciplinary training program aimed at strengthening cancer care and palliative services across Afghanistan. Launched in November 2025, the program combined online learning with hands-on sessions and final examinations. According to WHO Afghanistan,…
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Medvedev Claims Taliban Did Less Harm to Russia than Western-Backed Groups
DID Press: Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, wrote in an article for Rodina (“Motherland”) magazine that the Taliban, during the period they were listed as a terrorist organization, caused less harm to Russia compared to public institutions…
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Indian Investors Eye Afghanistan’s Mineral Sector
DID Press: Afghan officials under the Taliban have reported that a group of Indian traders has expressed interest in investing in Afghanistan’s mining sector, particularly copper and iron. Hussamuddin Sabri, Deputy for Finance and Administration at the Ministry of Mines…
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Pashtun Tribal Jirga Calls for Reopening of Chaman Border Crossing
DID Press: A Pashtun tribal jirga urged the Pakistani government to reopen the Pakistan–Afghanistan border crossing at Chaman, allowing thousands of travelers—including traders stranded in Afghanistan after the border closure due to clashes in October—to resume movement. Amanullah Khan and…
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Tehran, Kabul Stress Expanding Trade via Chabahar
DID Press: Afghanistan’s acting ambassador to Tehran and the CEO of the Chabahar Free Zone Organization emphasized the expansion of economic ties and increased trade between the two countries. Fazl Mohammad Haqqani, acting ambassador of Afghanistan in Tehran, met with…
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ISIS-K and Turkey’s Role: Logistics Hub, Transit Route, or Security Threat?
DID Press: The presence of ISIS-K networks in Turkey raises questions about the group’s ability to expand globally and increase cross-border threats, while also highlighting Turkey’s active security role in disrupting the group. The recent arrest of “Muhammad Gören,” known…
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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit with 9 Neighboring Countries Reaches $6.22B
DID Press: Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine neighboring countries rose by 39.33 percent in the first five months of fiscal year 2025–2026, reaching $6.221 billion, according to official data. The figure stood at $4.465 billion during the same period last…
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