Afghanistan
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China, Tajikistan Boost Military Cooperation over Security Concerns
DID Press: Following recent attacks targeting Chinese personnel in Tajikistan, the two countries have decided to strengthen their security and military cooperation to counter border threats. The attacks, carried out from Afghan territory, resulted in at least five deaths, including…
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US Accused of Ignoring Child Trafficking During Afghanistan Evacuation
DID Press: Documented reports indicate that during the 2021 evacuation of Afghan refugees, the U.S. government ignored staff warnings regarding child trafficking and abuse. Internal documents from the U.S. State Department and an Associated Press report revealed that during the…
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Kabul Turns to New Delhi: India Becomes Afghanistan’s Main Pharmaceutical Partner
DID Press: Amid political and trade tensions with Pakistan, the Taliban government announced that India has become one of Afghanistan’s main options for securing medicines. Following the visit of the Taliban’s Minister of Public Health to New Delhi, the Indian…
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Japan Backs Doha Process as Most Effective Framework for Afghanistan
DID Press: Japanese ambassador in Kabul emphasized that the Doha Process, with its wide range of participants, is the most effective mechanism for bringing Afghanistan closer to the international community. Tokyo has pledged to continue active and sustained support for…
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Data Shows Media Largely Misrepresented Arrest of Afghan Migrant in US
DID Press: The arrest of several Afghan migrants in the United States—particularly following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C.—has recently received widespread media attention, raising security concerns. Many reports portrayed these arrests as evidence of “terrorist infiltration,” creating a threatening…
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Pakistani Senator Warns of Shrinking Space for Enlightened in Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistani Senator Jan Mohammad Buledi, parliamentary leader of the National Party (NP) in Pakistan’s Senate, has expressed concern over the situation of Afghan families in Pakistan, saying since the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan, living a dignified…
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Turkey Arrests Senior ISIS Member in Afghanistan–Pakistan Region
DID Press: Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) announced it has arrested Mehmet Goren, also known by the alias “Yahya,” a senior member of the ISIS terrorist group, in the Afghanistan–Pakistan region. The suspect has since been transferred to Turkey. According…
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Kazakhstan: Trans-Afghan Railway Set to Reshape Regional Trade Routes
DID Press: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the strategic importance of the Trans-Afghan Railway, describing it as a transformative project capable of redefining Central Asia’s position within international transport and trade networks. He called for practical coordination among transit countries…
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Afghan Traders Face $600 Million Loss Due to Border Closures
DID Press: A member of the board of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce stated that the closure of border crossings for over two months has resulted in a $600 million loss in trade with Pakistan. The prolonged closure of Afghanistan-Pakistan…
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Herat Launches Advanced Surgeries amid Pakistan Border Closure
DID Press: Following closure of border crossings with Pakistan and the resulting inability of patients to travel for treatment, several advanced and complex surgeries have been initiated in the province for the first time, announced the Public Health Directorate of…
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