Afghanistan
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Kabul Hosts “Yaran Khorasan Amin” Poetry Night Honoring Imam Khamenei
DID Press: The “Yaran Khorasan Amin” poetry night was held in Kabul, bringing together Afghan poets and cultural figures, organized by the Cultural Attaché of Iran. The event, held at Andisheh Hall, featured recitations of Persian poetry highlighting human values,…
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Flash Floods in Herat Affect 80 Families, Aid Efforts Underway
DID Press: Severe floods in Afghanistan’s Herat province have impacted approximately 80 families, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding, damaging homes and roads in several areas. IOM emergency teams are on the…
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Pakistan Conditions Talks with Taliban on Elimination of Terrorist Bases in Afghanistan
DID Press: Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, spokesperson for the Pakistan Army, stated that Islamabad is willing to engage in talks with the Taliban, but only if terrorist groups are dismantled and wanted individuals are handed over. Speaking at a press briefing,…
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Taliban Minister Urges Muslim Nations to Stand with Iran Against US and Israel
DID Press: Molavi Abdul Kabir, Taliban’s Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, called on Islamic countries to take a firm stance against recent U.S. and Israeli actions targeting Iran, describing these attacks as escalating regional tensions. Speaking during Eid al-Fitr celebrations,…
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US Intelligence: Taliban Has Curbed ISIS-K Attacks in Afghanistan
DID Press: US intelligence community has assessed that the Taliban has successfully reduced attacks by ISIS-K in Afghanistan. According to the annual report, Taliban forces have conducted extensive operations against ISIS-K targets, in some cases preventing planned attacks by the…
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Taliban PM Calls Defense of Afghanistan “Religious Duty” Amid Rising Tensions
DID Press: Mohammad Hassan Akhund, prime minister of the Taliban administration, said defending Afghanistan and its people is both a religious and moral obligation. In an Eid al-Fitr message, Akhund condemned recent Pakistani strikes on Afghan territory while emphasizing that…
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Taliban: Pakistan Embassy in Kabul to Remain Open Despite Military Tensions
DID Press: Taliban said Pakistan’s embassy in Kabul will remain open despite escalating tensions following recent airstrikes. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that diplomatic relations should be distinguished from military actions, emphasizing that closing the embassy would not be an appropriate…
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Sanctions Remain as Global Distrust of Taliban Persists
DID Press: Nearly four years after the Taliban returned to power, relations with the international community remain marked by caution and deep mistrust. A recent update by the United Nations Security Council reaffirmed sanctions on 22 senior Taliban officials, underscoring…
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Pakistan Accused of Truce Breach After Civilian Deaths in Eastern Afghanistan
DID Press: Local reports from Kunar Province allege that Pakistani military forces violated an existing ceasefire, opening fire on residential areas in two districts and causing civilian casualties. Residents said the incident shattered expectations of calm following the recent truce,…
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EU Parliament’s Afghanistan Policy: Pressure Tool or Dialogue Platform?
DID Press: Europe’s engagement with Afghan opposition groups is increasingly seen as a strategic investment in the country’s future. Analysts note that shifts in international power structures can elevate new actors onto the stage, making early relationships with these figures…
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