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Pakistan Shares Details of Iran–US Talks with Regional Powers
DID Press: Following the inconclusive outcome of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Islamabad, Ishaq Dar has held separate telephone conversations with his counterparts in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Türkiye to brief them on the latest developments…
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Construction Begins on New Kandahar Airport Terminal with 800M Afghanis Investment
DID Press: Construction has officially commenced on a new passenger terminal and vehicle parking facility at Kandahar International Airport, marking a major infrastructure upgrade valued at more than 800 million Afghanis (approximately $11 million). The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by…
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Brazil’s President Accuses Israeli PM of “Genocide” in Gaza
DID Press: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused Benjamin Netanyahu of committing genocide and called for a serious response from the international community. In his latest remarks, the Brazilian president strongly criticized Israel’s military policies and operations in the Gaza…
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Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Sign 38 Trade Deals Worth $520M at Kabul Conference
DID Press: During the “Trade Connectivity” conference between private-sector representatives of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, held in Kabul, delegates from both countries signed 38 commercial memorandums of understanding with a combined value exceeding $520 million. The conference was attended by a…
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UN Allocates $73.5M to Address Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crises in 2025
DID Press: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund allocated $73.5 million in 2025 to respond to sudden shocks and persistent humanitarian needs across Afghanistan. According to a report released…
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Iran Warns of Using “Untapped Capabilities” if Naval Blockade Intensifies
DID Press: Mohsen Rezaei, a member of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, has warned that Iran will deploy its “untapped capabilities” if pressure escalates and efforts are made to impose a naval blockade. In a message posted on his personal account…
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Aga Khan Reportedly Funded Islamabad Summit Costs, Pakistani Sources Claim
DID Press: Pakistani sources have reported that the cost of hosting the recent summit in Islamabad, held at the Serena Hotel Islamabad, was financed by Karim Aga Khan. Several media outlets in Pakistan stated that the expenses for organizing the…
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Erdoğan Threatens Possible Military Action Against Israel Amid Rising Regional Tensions
DID Press: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Turkey, threatened that Ankara could take military action against Israel if Israeli attacks on Lebanon persist—a warning that prompted strong reactions from Israeli officials. Erdoğan criticized Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that he had been…
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Oil Prices Surge Above $100 After Trump Threats Raise Fears of Hormuz Disruption
DID Press: Global oil prices surged by more than 7 percent on Monday (April 13), crossing the $100-per-barrel threshold amid rising tensions between United States and Iran and growing concerns over a possible disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. According…
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UNAMA Urges Kabul to Investigate Deadly Shooting in Herat
DID Press: United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan issued a statement confirming that at least 22 people were killed or injured in a deadly shooting in Herat Province and expressed condolences to the victims and their families. According to the…
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