Afghanistan
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Afghan Officials Condemn Call for Afghan IDs for Pakistani Pashtuns
DID Press: Remarks by Pakistani opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai urging Pakistani Pashtuns to obtain Afghan national identity documents have triggered strong reactions in Afghanistan, with critics warning against cross-border ethnic nationalism and political exploitation of identity issues. Achakzai recently…
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Taliban Welcomes China’s Expanded Role in UN Afghanistan File
DID Press: Taliban administration has welcomed China’s expanded role in managing Afghanistan-related discussions and draft resolutions at the United Nations, describing it as an opportunity for a more balanced assessment of the country’s situation. Zabihullah Mujahid said the transfer of…
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Iran Issues New Enrollment Rules for Foreign Students in Schools
DID Press: Ministry of Education of Iran has issued updated guidelines for the enrollment of foreign students for the 2025–26 academic year, introducing stricter documentation and registration procedures for migrant children. Under the new directive, only students holding valid documents…
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50,000 Tourists Visit Herat Attractions During Eid Holidays
DID Press: Authorities in western Afghanistan’s Herat province say around 50,000 domestic tourists visited historical, cultural, and recreational sites during the Eid al-Fitr holidays, highlighting growing interest in the region’s tourism potential. Abdul Mateen Aadil said the figure covers the…
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Taliban Calls for Better Coordination on Returnee Migrant Support
DID Press: Mohammad Abdul Kabir has called for enhanced coordination among government institutions to accelerate assistance for returning migrants, amid a growing influx of returnees. According to the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, the minister made the remarks during a…
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Kabul and Tehran Emphasize Joint Investment for Economic Growth
DID Press: A senior Taliban diplomat met with Iranian officials in northeastern Iran, where both sides stressed the importance of expanding economic cooperation and joint investment to strengthen regional growth. Mawlawi Noor Mohammad Motawakkil met with Gholamhossein Mozaffari in Mashhad,…
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Russian Air Defense Deal May Reshape Afghanistan-Pakistan Military Balance
DID Press: Recent Pakistani air and drone strikes on Afghanistan’s border provinces have exposed a critical vulnerability for the Taliban administration in Kabul: regardless of strength on the ground, the absence of an effective air defense doctrine leaves national sovereignty…
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Kabul to Host Informal Afghanistan–Pakistan Dialogue
DID Press: A new round of informal talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan is expected to take place in Kabul, according to informed sources, as part of ongoing efforts to manage tensions and improve political and security coordination. The sources said…
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Taliban in Moscow: Seeking Legitimacy Through Defense Diplomacy
DID Press: The visit of Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Acting Minister of Defense of the Taliban administration, to Moscow and the signing of a military-technical cooperation agreement with Russia represents one of the most significant diplomatic-security developments by the Taliban since…
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Taliban Defense Minister: Russia Military Agreement Not Directed Against Any Country
DID Press: Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, the Taliban’s Defense Minister, has rejected concerns surrounding the recent technical-military agreement between Kabul and Moscow, stressing that the deal is aimed at strengthening Afghanistan’s defense capabilities and is not directed against any other country.…
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