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87 km of TAPI Gas Pipeline Route Prepared Toward Herat
DID Press: Local officials in western Afghanistan say preparatory work on Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline toward the city of Herat is continuing, with 87 kilometers of the planned 153-kilometer stretch inside Afghanistan territory now completed. Ahmad Jan Bilal, a representative…
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Former Bangladeshi PM Khaleda Zia Dies at 80
DID Press: Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister and a dominant figure in the country’s politics for decades, has died after a prolonged illness. She was 80. Zia died on Tuesday, according to local media reports. She served two…
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Taliban Invite Turkish Firms to Invest in Major Water Projects in Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-run Ministry of Water and Energy has invited Turkish companies to invest in several large-scale dam construction and water supply projects, the ministry said on Monday. Acting Minister of Water and Energy Abdul Latif Mansour said the…
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3 Turkish Police Officers Killed in Clash With ISIS Suspects
DID Press: 3 Turkish police officers were killed and 9 others injured during a counterterrorism operation against suspected Islamic State (ISIS) members in Yalova province, Turkish authorities said. The clash occurred early Monday morning when security forces raided a house…
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Congresswoman: Democrats Seek to Impeach Trump If they Win
DID Press: Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna warned of the potential consequences of a Democratic victory in the US midterm elections, saying it could derail President Donald Trump’s agenda. In an interview with Fox News, Luna said Americans elected Trump…
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Iran, Afghanistan Seek to Expand Educational Cooperation
DID Press: During a meeting between Iran’s cultural attaché in Kabul and the head and board members of the Science Center of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Education, the two sides emphasized expanding scientific, educational and technical cooperation and making use of…
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Historic Metals Surge in 2025: Silver Leads Global Markets
DID Press: In 2025, metals outperformed all other global assets, emerging as the leading sector in financial markets. Falling interest rates in major economies, especially the U.S., combined with heightened geopolitical and trade uncertainties, boosted the role of precious metals…
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Awami National Party Leader: Pakistan’s Army Policy on Afghanistan Misguided
DID Press: Emal Wali Khan, leader of Pakistan’s Awami National Party, sharply criticized the country’s military approach toward Afghanistan, calling it misguided and irresponsible. After every security incident in Pakistan, the blame is immediately directed at Afghanistan without credible evidence…
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Jangmadang: Shadow Economy in North Korea
DID Press: The informal Jangmadang markets have become a vital lifeline for North Korean citizens over the past three decades. These markets emerged on the margins of the state economy, grew rapidly, and are now entering a new phase of…
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Why Khalilzad Still Visiting Afghanistan
DID Press: Former US special envoy for Afghanistan peace process, Zalmay Khalilzad, visited Kabul on December 28, 2025, meeting with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. His continued presence in Afghanistan has once again raised questions among the public: why…
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