Afghanistan
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Turkey Seeks to Expand Economic Projects in Afghanistan
DID Press: Türkiye’s ambassador in Kabul said that Ankara plans to expand its economic projects and investment footprint in Afghanistan, during talks with officials in western Afghanistan. Sadın Yıldız met with Sheikh Noor Ahmad Islamjar in Herat Province, according to…
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Iran to Launch Construction of Herat–Mazar-e-Sharif Railway Project
DID Press: Iranian officials say work will soon begin on a major infrastructure project in Afghanistan aimed at boosting regional transit and trade connectivity. Alireza Bikdeli, speaking during a meeting with Iran’s consuls in Herat Province and Balkh Province, said…
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6 Arrested After Armed Robbery of Currency Exchange in Helmand
DID Press: Ministry of Interior of the Taliban administration says police forces in Musa Qala District have recovered part of the money stolen from a currency exchange and arrested six armed suspects in connection with the incident. According to Ministry…
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Kunar, Nuristan Elders Reach Cross-Border Security Accord with Pakistan
DID Press: Local sources report that after two months of closure, key routes in Nuristan Province have been reopened following an agreement between tribal elders and Pakistani authorities. According to reports, a delegation of elders from various districts of Kunar…
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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Experts Hold Talks on Expanding Bilateral Cooperation
DID Press: A high-level expert meeting on the future of the Central Asia–Afghanistan Consultative Dialogue highlighted the pivotal role of think tanks in advancing regional cooperation and policy coordination. The session was hosted by the International Institute for Central Asia…
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UK Asylum Rejections for Afghan Women Surge
DID Press: Reports show a sharp rise in the rejection of asylum applications filed by Afghan women in the United Kingdom, leaving hundreds without access to protection and humanitarian support. According to a joint report by the Amnesty International and…
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Taliban Condemns UN Sanctions Update as “Blatant Injustice”
DID Press: Taliban has described the recent update of United Nations Security Council sanctions against its senior officials as “irrational and ineffective,” calling for the restrictions to be lifted. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the sanctions have failed to produce positive…
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China Red Cross Donates $100,000 to Flood Victims in Afghanistan
DID Press: Red Cross Society of China allocated $100,000 in emergency cash assistance to the Afghan Red Crescent Society to support families affected by recent flooding across Afghanistan. The aid was formally handed over in a ceremony by Bao Shuhui…
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Taliban Approves Revised Migrant Housing Plan in Tarinkot, Standardizes Plot Sizes
DID Press: Ministry of Urban Development and Housing under the Taliban administration says Minister Najibullah Hayat Haqqani has approved a revised master plan for a migrant settlement project in Tarinkot, the capital of Uruzgan Province. According to the ministry, the…
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UN Consensus in New York, Pressure in Kabul
DID Press: UNSC’s latest update of sanctions listings and the renewal of the monitoring team’s mandate is seen in Kabul as a setback for the Taliban’s foreign policy, underscoring continued international pressure rather than any easing of restrictions. The update…
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