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Taliban Approves 29 New Development Projects Worth AFN 18.5B
DID Press: National Procurement Commission of the Taliban government approved 29 new projects with a total value of roughly 18.5 billion Afghanis during its latest meeting.According to officials, the approved initiatives span multiple sectors, including construction, infrastructure, transport, energy, and…
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EU Reaffirms Ongoing Support for Afghanistan People
DID Press: EU diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, in a New Year message marking the start of 2026, reiterated the bloc’s longstanding and continued support for the people of Afghanistan. According to the statement, the EU will keep assisting sectors that…
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Taliban: 16 km of TAPI Pipeline Installed in Afghanistan
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson of Taliban authorities, said 16 kilometers of TAPI gas pipeline have so far been laid inside Afghanistan, while preparations are underway for the installation of an additional 87 kilometers. In a post on X on…
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UN: $2.5B Spent on Afghan Refugee Assistance in 2025
DID Press: UN has announced that its agencies spent USD 2.5 billion in 2025 to support Afghan refugees and returnees. The funds were provided at a time when the large-scale return of refugees has intensified economic and social pressures inside…
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UK Warned to Brace for Severe Climate Scenarios
DID Press: Scientists in the United Kingdom have warned that the country must prepare for extreme outcomes of the climate crisis — including temperature increases of up to four degrees Celsius, sea-level rises approaching two meters, and even abrupt cooling…
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Jewish Immigrants’ Pivotal Role in Shaping Early NBA
DID Press: A lesser-known chapter in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA) highlights the decisive role of Jewish immigrant communities in turning basketball into an “urban game” and a pathway into mainstream American society. From the 1920s through…
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FIFA Weighs Offside Reform to Boost Attacking Football
DID Press: Gianni Infantino, president of world football’s governing body FIFA, said during the Global Sports Summit in Dubai that significant changes to the offside law are under review — reforms that could increase goal-scoring and make matches more fluid.…
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2025 in Review: Key Events Shaping Afghanistan and World
DID Press: A special report reviews the defining developments of 2025, a year marked by geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts that influenced millions of lives worldwide, including in Afghanistan. Afghanistan — key developments Security and internal…
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Torkham Reopens, Pakistan–Afghanistan Trade Resumes
DID Press: Reports indicate that commercial activity at the Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan has resumed, bringing relief to traders and transport companies following recent disruptions. According to Pakistan’s Samaa TV, citing border officials, the initial phase includes…
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Russia Deploys ‘Orshonik’ Hypersonic Missiles to Belarus in Signal to EU
DID Press: Russia released images showing the deployment of its “Orshonik” hypersonic missile system in Belarus, signaling a boost to offensive capabilities near Europe’s borders. Analysts say the move could significantly shorten the time required for Russian strategic weapons to…
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