Afghanistan
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Afghanistan National Kickboxing Team Competes in WAKO World Championships in Germany
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national kickboxing team has arrived in Trier, Germany, to compete in the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO) World Championships. According to sports sources, the championships began on October 26 and will continue until November 1. Afghan…
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Khalilzad Returns to Kabul amid Rising Taliban-Pakistan Tensions
DID Press: US-Afghanistani diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad’s unofficial trip to Kabul has fueled speculation about his role in managing Afghanistan’s ongoing crisis and shaping the country’s political future. Some Western sources view his presence as part of a “backchannel mission from…
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Atmar: Inclusive Dialogue Only Way to Prevent Escalation after Failed Istanbul Talks
DID Press: “Failed talks between Taliban and Pakistan in Turkey can push the region into a new cycle of war, bloodshed, and insecurity,” warned former Afghanistan National Security Advisor, Mohammad Hanif Atmar, suggesting a political solution as the only way…
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13,000 Returnees from Iran Employed at Herat Industrial Park
DID Press: Over 13,000 Afghanistani migrants who have returned from Iran are now employed in factories and production facilities located in Herat’s Industrial Park, say provincial Taliban officials. Abdul Naser Amin, head of Herat Chamber of Industries and Mines, said…
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Istanbul Talks with Taliban Failed, says Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Minister of Information has confirmed the collapse of four days of talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban government in Istanbul, citing Taliban delegation’s unwillingness to address Islamabad’s core security concerns. Attaullah Tarar, Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, announced…
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UN: US Military Waste Contaminated 40% of Kabul’s Water Supply
DID Press: Four years after the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, UN has revealed what it calls an environmental disaster unfolding in the country. According to a new UN report, the consequences of the US two-decade military presence in…
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Afghanistan, Kazakhstan Sign $360mln Trade Deals
DID Press: Afghanistani and Kazakh businesses signed cooperation agreements worth over $360 million on the sidelines of the Afghanistan–Kazakhstan Business Forum held in Shymkent city, marking a new step in strengthening economic ties between Kabul and Astana. According to official…
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Pakistani Media: Secret Kabul-Delhi Ties Halt Istanbul Peace Talks
DID Press: The second round of peace talks between the Taliban and Pakistani representatives in Istanbul, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, ended after 18 hours without agreement, reported Pakistani media outlets. Sources said deep divisions over handling Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)…
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Taliban Warns Pakistan of “Strong Response” after Failed Istanbul Talks
DID Press: Taliban government has issued a sharp warning to Pakistan, saying any potential military action from Islamabad will be met with an immediate and forceful response. The warning comes after bilateral talks in Istanbul reportedly collapsed without agreement. Abdul…
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Hekmatyar Blames India for Rising Kabul-Islamabad Tensions
DID Press: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, leader of Afghanistan’s Hezb-e-Islami party, urged the people and parliament of Pakistan to restrain “irresponsible” statements by their officials amid escalating tensions between Kabul and Islamabad. In a recent note shared by his son, Habib-ur-Rahman Hekmatyar,…
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