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UNAMA Raises Concern Over Detention of Women in Herat
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has expressed concern over the detention and questioning of dozens of women in Afghanistan’s western province of Herat, describing the reported actions as raising serious human rights concerns and urging the Taliban…
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Taliban Reject Claims of Foreign Armed Groups Operating in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has rejected recent allegations by Pakistani and Tajik officials regarding the presence of armed groups in Afghanistan, insisting that no foreign militant organizations are operating in the country. Speaking to media outlets, Mujahid said…
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Kandahar Security Meeting Reflects Taliban Concerns Over Rising Instability
DID Press: A recent meeting between senior Taliban provincial governors and the group’s leader in Kandahar reportedly focused on deteriorating security conditions, highlighting growing concerns about instability and the activities of armed opposition groups in parts of Afghanistan. According to…
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End of an Era: Grand Ayatollah Fayyad and Najaf’s Transnational Legacy
DID Press: The passing of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyad marks more than the loss of a prominent religious scholar; it signals the end of an important chapter in the history of Shia religious authority and the enduring transnational role…
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Ariana Afghan Airlines Expands Kabul–New Delhi Service to Daily Flights
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national carrier, Ariana Afghan Airlines, has increased its direct flights between Kabul and New Delhi from one flight per week to seven flights per week, making the route a daily service. According to the airline, the expansion…
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Iran’s Bab el-Mandeb Threat Exposes Fragile Global Oil Market
DID Press: A new report by CNBC warns that threats to close the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait have heightened concerns over the vulnerability of global energy markets, particularly as the route has become increasingly important for oil shipments following disruptions…
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When “Normalization” Replaces Reality: Debating Saad Mohseni’s Remarks on Afghan Women
DID Press: Recent comments by Saad Mohseni, owner of Afghanistan’s TOLO TV, have sparked renewed debate over the condition of women in Afghanistan and the gap between public narratives and lived realities. Mohseni argued that the situation of women in…
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Le Monde: Conflict Strengthened Iran’s Cohesion and State Resilience
DID Press: French newspaper Le Monde has reported that the recent conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran did not weaken the country’s political structure but instead reinforced domestic cohesion and strengthened the resilience of its security and…
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Taliban Leadership Calls for Stronger Administrative Performance
DID Press: Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has called on officials of the group to remain vigilant in political, economic, and military affairs, stressing that negligence is unacceptable under current circumstances. According to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, Akhundzada made the remarks…
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Protests Erupt in Ireland Over Arms Exports to Israel
DID Press: Large-scale demonstrations have taken place in Dublin and several other cities across Ireland, protesting continued military exports linked to Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Protesters carried Palestinian flags and banners calling for freedom and justice, urging…
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