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Water Shortages Deepen Humanitarian Hardship for Palestinian Families
DID Press: Extensive damage to water supply infrastructure in Khan Younis has intensified the water crisis, leaving thousands of Palestinian families struggling to meet their daily needs. According to local sources, damage to the city’s main water distribution network has…
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France Declares Heat Emergency as Record Temperatures Grip the Country
DID Press: France has activated a nationwide emergency heat plan for the first time as an intense heatwave, rising wildfire risks, and red weather alerts affect several parts of the country. According to international media reports, the French government implemented…
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Mazar-e-Sharif Holds Ceremony Honoring Martyred Leader of Islamic Revolution
DID Press: A large memorial ceremony honoring Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Martyred Leader of Islamic Revolution, was held in Mazar-e-Sharif with the participation of religious scholars, local officials, representatives of Iran’s consulate, and thousands of residents. The mourning and…
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Afghanistan’s Population Reaches 37.2M, Official Estimates Show
DID Press: Afghanistan’s population is estimated to have reached 37.2 million people in 2026, according to figures released by the General State Intelligence and Analysis (GSIA). The latest estimates show that men make up 51 percent of the country’s population,…
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Taliban Rejects Human Rights Criticism, Accuses West of Double Standards
DID Press: Khalid Hanafi, the Taliban’s acting minister for the propagation of virtue and prevention of vice, has accused Western countries of applying “double standards” on human rights and said those responsible for violations elsewhere are now accusing Afghanistan of…
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US Intelligence Agency Begins Third Round of Workforce Cuts
DID Press: Bill Pulte, acting director of the US Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), has announced the start of the third round of workforce reductions at the agency. Pulte said in a post on the social media…
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EU Considers Voluntary Transit Fees for Strait of Hormuz Shipping
DID Press: European countries are reportedly reviewing a proposal led by Oman to introduce navigation fees for ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with the payments expected to be voluntary. According to The Guardian, European states are examining…
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US Charges Former Afghan Lawmaker in Major Drug and Weapons Case
DID Press: Former Afghan general and ex-first deputy speaker of the Wolesi Jirga, Abdul Zahir Qadir, has been extradited from Kenya to the United States and appeared in a federal court in New York over allegations of involvement in a…
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Shehbaz Sharif: Diplomacy Only Way to Preserve Regional Peace
DID Press: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the importance of diplomacy and restraint in reducing regional tensions following a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Sharif said the two leaders discussed recent regional developments and ways to…
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World Cup 2026: Spain Beat Belgium to Set Up Semi-Final Clash With France
DID Press: Spain secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals after defeating Belgium 2-1 in a dramatic quarter-final encounter, becoming the second team to reach the final four of the tournament. Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring for…
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