Afghanistan
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Afghans Turn to Riverbed Gold Hunting in Kunar as Jobs Remain Scarce
DID Press: Hundreds of residents in Kunar Province have turned to searching for gold particles in dry riverbeds as unemployment persists, transforming a labor-intensive activity into a critical source of livelihood. In areas such as Khas Kunar District and Ghaziabad…
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Uzbek Deputy Agriculture Minister Arrives in Kabul to Expand Farming Cooperation
DID Press: Jamshid Abdurazzaqov has arrived in Kabul at the head of a senior delegation to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and livestock development between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of Afghanistan, the official…
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Uzbekistan, UAE in Talks to Join Trans-Afghan Railway Project
DID Press: Uzbekistan and United Arab Emirates have launched consultations on potential participation in the strategic Trans-Afghan Railway project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at boosting regional connectivity and trade. Jamshid Khodjaev said discussions took place during his meeting with…
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Afghanistan Delivers 530T of Aid to Gaza via Rafah Crossing
DID Press: A shipment of 530 tons of humanitarian assistance from Afghanistan has entered the Gaza Strip through the Rafah Border Crossing, as international relief efforts continue to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Official sources said the aid consignment—comprising food…
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UN: Only 17pc of Afghan women returnees earn income
DID Press: UN Women has warned that only about 17 percent of Afghan women returning from Iran and Pakistan are currently able to earn an income, highlighting severe economic challenges facing returnees. In a new report, the UN agency said…
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Turkey Announces Visa Facilitation for Afghan Patients and Businesspeople
DID Press: Türkiye announced plans to ease visa procedures for Afghan patients and businesspeople, according to remarks by its ambassador in Kabul during a meeting with Taliban officials in western Afghanistan. Sadin Yildiz met with Noor Ahmad Islamjar in Herat…
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Al-Mirsaad: Pakistan Had No Real Mediation Role in Iran–US Talks
DID Press: A reported 21-hour round of Iran–US talks held in Islamabad ended without any breakthrough, according to media claims citing a Taliban-linked outlet. The website Al-Mirsaad reported that the negotiations between the Iran and the United States concluded without…
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Central Asia Institute, Afghan Strategic Studies Center Sign Cooperation MoU
DID Press: International Institute for Central Asia and the Center for Strategic Studies under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand joint research and strengthen academic and expert cooperation. Under the agreement,…
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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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