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Bamyan Buddha Reimagined in NY as Symbol of Peace, Cultural Memory
DID Press: An eight-meter-tall sculpture of the Bamyan Buddha, titled “Light Shining Upon the Cosmos,” will be installed in Manhattan, New York, in spring 2026. Created by Vietnamese American artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen, the work is intended as a symbol…
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Survey: Afghan Migrants in Iran Support Resistance Axis, Criticize Tehran’s Taliban Policy
DID Press: A recent scientific survey indicates that, contrary to common media narratives, a substantial portion of Afghan migrants residing in Iran express support for Iran’s regional policies, particularly its backing of the resistance axis, while showing a markedly more…
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Israel Raises Alert Over Possible Iranian Preemptive Strike
DID Press: Israeli officials voiced growing concern over the possibility of a sudden preemptive strike by Tehran and urged the Trump administration to ensure full U.S. defensive readiness in the Middle East, Amid media and intelligence reports pointing to unusual…
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UAE Revealed as Secret Buyer in $2.3B Israeli Arms Deal
DID Press: A new report by the Intelligence Online website has revealed the role of the United Arab Emirates as the hidden buyer behind a major arms contract with the Israeli defense company Elbit Systems. The deal, concluded amid the…
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Haqqani Shifts Stance After Kandahar Meeting
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani’s shift in stance following a meeting with the Taliban leadership has once again fueled speculation about internal divisions within the group. During his recent visit to Kandahar, Haqqani met with Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the…
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Why India Failed to Build Middle Class Like China
DID Press: India and China have followed strikingly different growth trajectories, Half a century after integrating into the global economy. China succeeded in lifting hundreds of millions into the middle class, while India remains mired in structural inequality and weak…
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Araghchi: Iran Fully Prepared to Confront Any Threat
DID Press: Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s FM, emphasized that Tehran stands fully prepared and vigilant against any potential threat, highlighting that the experience of the recent 12-day war has demonstrated that any attack on Iran would fail. While underscoring the priority…
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Yalda in Central Asia: Shared Cultural Heritage Beyond Borders
DID Press: Yalda Night, an ancient tradition rooted in the broader sphere of Persian culture, continues to be observed across Central Asia under different names and forms, offering renewed potential for regional cultural convergence. Marking the longest night of the…
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UN Warns of Escalating Water Crisis in Drought-Hit Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned that prolonged drought in Afghanistan is pushing the country toward a severe water crisis. OCHA highlighted that dwindling water resources threaten the lives and health of millions, especially…
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Afghan Banks Ready to Offer Int’l Banking Services
DID Press: Afghanistan’s central bank announced that domestic banks are now equipped to provide banking services in line with international standards. The statement confirms that Afghan banks can offer services such as international accounts, cross-border money transfers, and electronic banking.…
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