Afghanistan
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Taliban Appoints New Diplomat for Afghanistan Embassy in Berlin
DID Press: German media report that the Taliban government has appointed a new diplomat to lead Afghanistan’s embassy in Berlin. This move comes while the German government has not provided any official recognition of the change. According to media sources,…
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Russian newspaper: Pakistan Asks Russia to Mediate in Taliban Dispute
DID Press: Russian newspaper Izvestia reported that Islamabad has formally requested Moscow to act as a mediator to resolve its disputes with the Taliban government. According to the report, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia, confirmed in an interview…
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ICG Warns Pak-Afghan Conflict Risks Escalation Despite Eid Truce
DID Press: International Crisis Group has warned that tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan remain volatile despite the continuation of a temporary ceasefire during Eid al-Fitr, noting that the risk of renewed clashes persists. In its latest report, the organization stated…
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US Threat Assessment 2026 Places Pakistan Alongside China and Russia
DID Press: A new US intelligence document, the Threat Assessment 2026, has classified Pakistan alongside major strategic competitors including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea as national security concerns for Washington. The designation reflects growing U.S. unease over Pakistan’s expanding…
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Afghanistan in 2025: Economic Decline, Social Restrictions, and Migration Pressures Deepen
DID Press: The year 2025 in Afghanistan was marked by significant social, economic, and migration-related pressures, as the country experienced deep structural challenges despite relative improvements in security under the Taliban. Analysts note that stability in security did not translate…
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Rising Instability Fears in Eastern Nuristan After Pakistan Border Strikes
DID Press: Local sources in eastern Nuristan Province report growing security concerns following recent cross-border attacks by Pakistani forces, with conditions in the border districts of Kamdesh District and Barg-e-Matal District described as increasingly fragile. Three independent sources said daily…
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Erdoğan Hopes Temporary Afghanistan-Pakistan Truce Becomes Permanent
DID Press: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Ankara is actively working to reduce tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, expressing hope that the current temporary truce could evolve into a lasting agreement. Speaking to Turkey’s official news agency, Erdoğan highlighted Turkey’s…
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Over 12,000 Flights Operated in Afghanistan in 2025
DID Press: Afghanistan saw more than 12,000 domestic and international flights operate from its airports in 2025, according to official reports. The figures include both passenger and cargo flights and indicate a notable increase in aviation activity compared to previous…
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Humanitarian Aid Reaches 500,000 People Across Afghanistan Over Past Year
DID Press: National Disaster Preparedness Authority of Afghanistan reported that over the past year, humanitarian assistance has been provided to approximately 500,000 vulnerable individuals nationwide. Officials said the aid included food supplies, temporary shelters, cash assistance, and other essential items,…
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UNICEF: Over 2.1M People in Afghanistan Gain Access to Safe Water
DID Press: UNICEF reported that more than 2.1 million people in Afghanistan gained access to safe drinking water in 2025, including children and mothers. Tajuddin Owywali, UNICEF representative in Afghanistan, described this achievement as the result of ongoing efforts to…
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