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Uzbekistan: Trans-Afghan Railway Cost May Exceed $7B
DID Press: The estimated cost of the Trans-Afghan Railway project could surpass $7 billion, significantly higher than earlier projections, according to Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Transport, Jasurbek Choriev. Speaking on the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum, Choriev said…
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Taliban’s Identity Dilemma Deepens Afghanistan’s Internal Divide
DID Press: A new analysis published by the Siyaq platform argues that one of the most significant challenges facing Afghanistan since the Taliban’s return to power is the growing contradiction between the movement’s diplomatic gains abroad and its restrictive domestic…
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Smartphone Use Banned in Government Offices of Panjshir Province
DID Press: Authorities in Panjshir Province have announced a ban on the use of smartphones across all government departments, following what officials described as a directive from the Taliban leadership. According to provincial spokesman Saifuddin Laton, both civilian and military…
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High-Level Afghan Delegation Expected at Funeral Ceremony for Ayatollah Khamenei
DID Press: A high-level delegation from Afghanistan is expected to travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran to attend the funeral ceremony of the late Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei, according to reports from Taliban-linked media outlets. The…
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Akbari Urges Peaceful Resolution to Nomad–Settler Land Disputes in Hazarajat
DID Press: Deputy head of the Shiite Ulema Council of Afghanistan Mohammad Akbari has called for peaceful dialogue to resolve long-standing disputes between nomadic communities and local residents in the Hazarajat region during a meeting with Taliban officials in Bamiyan.…
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IOM: Afghanistan’s Population Up 10% in 3 Years as Returning Migrants Strain System
DID Press: The head of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Afghanistan has warned that large-scale returns of migrants from neighboring countries have increased Afghanistan’s population by at least 10% over the past three years, intensifying pressure on an…
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Shehbaz Sharif: Stable Afghanistan Key to Dignified Refugee Return
DID Press: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the dignified return and resettlement of millions of Afghan refugees depend on the establishment of a stable and economically resilient Afghanistan. In a message marking World Refugee Day, Sharif emphasized that…
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World Cup 2026: Favorites Advance as Group Stage Battles Intensify
DID Press: FIFA World Cup 2026 continued with four group-stage matches, where major contenders secured important victories, strengthening their positions in the early phase of the tournament. In Group D action, Brazil national football team defeated Haiti 3–0, while Morocco…
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EU Lawmaker: Taliban Aim to Gain Legitimacy via Brussels Talks
DID Press: Member of the European Parliament Hanna Neumann has criticized plans by the European Union to host representatives of the Taliban in Brussels, arguing that the group is seeking international legitimacy through such engagements. Neumann said that if discussions…
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US War Costs Linked to Iran Conflict Exceed $132B
DID Press: The New York Times reports, citing economic and security data, that the United States’ costs related to military and strategic confrontations involving Iran have surpassed $132 billion, placing significant financial pressure on taxpayers and consumers. According to estimates…
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