Afghanistan
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Mazar-e-Sharif Hosts Solidarity Event Honoring Minab Victims
DID Press: A cultural and humanitarian event titled “From Minab to Mazar-e-Sharif; A Story of Innocent Solidarity” was held in northern Afghanistan’s Balkh province, bringing together children, cultural figures, activists and local residents in a display of sympathy and unity.…
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Taliban Intensify Poppy Ban Enforcement Amid Rising Tensions in Badakhshan
DID Press: Clashes between Taliban forces and local farmers in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province have intensified as authorities push forward with enforcing a nationwide ban on poppy cultivation. Local sources say Taliban forces were deployed to Argo district to implement an…
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Afghan Media Agency Head Detained by Taliban Intelligence in Kabul
DID Press: Afghanistan Media Support Organization says Ahmad Javid Niazi, head of the Paigard News Agency, has been detained by Taliban intelligence forces in Kabul, raising renewed concerns over press freedom in Afghanistan. According to the organization, Taliban intelligence personnel…
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Afghanistan, Türkiye Discuss Expanding Trade and Investment Ties
DID Press: Head of Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment met with the chargé d’affaires of the Turkish embassy in Kabul to discuss expanding bilateral trade relations, joint investments, increased exports, and the establishment of a joint business council. In…
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Balkh Traffic Officials Attend Professional Training Program in Uzbekistan
DID Press: Several personnel from the traffic management department in Afghanistan’s Balkh province have participated in a professional training seminar held in Uzbekistan, according to local police authorities. The Balkh police command stated that the program focused on modern traffic…
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Afghan-born Rights Advocate Rabia Nasimi Elected to London Local Council
DID Press: Rabia Nasimi, an Afghan-born researcher and human rights activist, has been elected to the London Borough Council representing the “East Acton” ward after securing 1,207 votes on behalf of the Labour Party. Nasimi, who moved to the United…
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Deadly Clashes in Badakhshan as Taliban Crack Down on Poppy Fields
DID Press: At least two people have been killed and several others injured during ongoing protests in the Argo district of Badakhshan province, where local residents are opposing Taliban efforts to destroy opium poppy fields. Local sources say the protests,…
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Afghan Bodybuilder Ali Bilal Wins NY Pro Title Again
DID Press: Ali Bilal claimed the championship title at the prestigious New York Pro in the US for the second time, delivering another standout performance on the international stage. The competition featured some of the world’s top professional bodybuilders, with…
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Afghanistan Launches Committee for Precious, Semi-Precious Stones
DID Press: Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) has announced the official launch of a new committee dedicated to the country’s precious and semi-precious stones sector. In a statement released on Saturday, the chamber said the committee is expected…
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Qatar Urges US to Relocate Afghan Refugees From Doha Camp by 2026
DID Press: Qatar has asked the US to relocate Afghan refugees currently housed at the Al-Sayliyah camp near Doha by September 29, 2026. According to diplomatic documents from the U.S. State Department, Qatari officials stressed that the hosting arrangement for…
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