Afghanistan
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Russia-Taliban Rapprochement Seen as Opportunity for India, Challenge for Pakistan
DID Press: Deepening ties between Russia and the Taliban could reshape regional dynamics, creating new opportunities for India while potentially undermining Pakistan’s traditional influence in Afghanistan, according to analysts. In an analysis, the The Times of India argued that India,…
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Russian Drugmaker to Launch Pharmaceutical Exports to Afghanistan
DID Press: Russian pharmaceutical company Pharmasyntez has announced plans to begin exporting medicines to Afghanistan within the next two months following an agreement with the Taliban-run Ministry of Public Health, amid ongoing concerns over drug shortages in the country. According…
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Kabul Announces Date for National University Entrance Exam
DID Press: Afghanistan’s National Examination Authority announced that the university entrance exam (Kankor) for 12th-grade graduates in Kabul will be held later this week. The authority said in a statement on Saturday (May 30) that Kabul students will participate in…
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Russia Fuel Transit to Afghanistan Begins via Caspian Rail Corridor
DID Press: A 5,000-ton shipment of fuel imported from Russia has been transported to Afghanistan through the newly activated rail infrastructure at the Caspian Port, marking the start of a new transit route. The first consignment arrived via the Caspian…
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Taliban Says Military Cooperation With Russia Set to Begin
DID Press: Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid announced that the implementation of a military cooperation agreement between the Taliban and Russia is expected to begin in the near future following his return from an international security meeting in Moscow. Speaking at Kabul…
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UK Commanders Allegedly Ignored Civilian Killing Warnings in Afghanistan
DID Press: Newly declassified documents suggest that senior British military commanders ignored repeated warnings and reports concerning the killing of Afghan civilians during operations in Afghanistan, raising fresh questions about accountability within the UK armed forces. The revelations, reported by…
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Severe Weather Warning Issued for Multiple Afghanistan Provinces
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Meteorology Department under the Ministry of Transport and Aviation has issued a warning for potential moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, dust storms, and flash floods across several provinces of the country. The agency said in…
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US Detains Ex-Afghan Lawmaker on Suspicion of Taliban Financial Links
DID Press: US federal authorities have arrested former Afghan parliament deputy speaker Mirza Katawazy in Washington, D.C. on allegations of transferring cash and gold linked to Taliban, in a case that has drawn significant political attention amid heightened security and…
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US Fully Suspends Financial Aid to Afghanistan
DID Press: US Department of State has announced that all financial assistance from Washington to Afghanistan has been suspended until further notice, following a directive from President Donald Trump. The decision comes amid growing warnings from the United Nations and…
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Taliban-Linked Outlet Denies Forced Conversion Claims Against Shia Students
DID Press: A media outlet aligned with Taliban has rejected reports alleging that Shia students were forced to change their religious beliefs, calling the claims part of a broader media campaign against the Afghan authorities. The outlet dismissed recent reports…
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