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Afghanistan Shiite Council Calls for Security of Ashura Commemorations
DID Press: The Shiite Ulema Council of Afghanistan has called for the safe, orderly, and unity-focused observance of Ashura ceremonies as the Islamic month of Muharram approaches, emphasizing the importance of protecting religious gatherings. In a statement issued ahead of…
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Germany Hits Seven Past Curaçao as Japan Hold Netherlands in World Cup Action
DID Press: FIFA World Cup 2026 continued with four Group E and F fixtures, where Germany produced a dominant attacking display, Sweden recorded a heavy win, Ivory Coast edged Ecuador, and Japan secured a late equalizer against the Netherlands. Germany…
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EU Sets 3 Conditions for Taliban Recognition, Envoy Says
DID Press: European Union Special Envoy for Afghanistan Gilles Bertrand has said that any potential talks with the Taliban in Europe do not indicate a shift in EU policy or movement toward formal recognition of the group. Bertrand stressed in…
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Japan to Invest $35M in Afghanistan Development Projects
DID Press: Japan will invest $35 million in development projects across Afghanistan this year, according to Japanese Ambassador Kenichi Masamoto during a meeting with Din Mohammad Hanif, the Taliban administration’s acting minister of economy. The projects are aimed at improving…
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Afghanistan Urges UN Pressure on Taliban Over Women’s Rights
DID Press: Afghanistan’s mission to the United Nations in Geneva has called on the international community to maintain pressure on the Taliban over what it described as ongoing violations of women’s and girls’ rights, as the 62nd session of the…
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Iran-US Deal Sets Stage for End of War
DID Press: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced that Tehran and Washington have finalized a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict, providing for an immediate halt to military operations and the launch of a verification process for U.S.…
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Iranian Commander Warns of Decisive Response to Any Attack
DID Press: A senior Iranian military commander has said the country’s armed forces are in a state of full readiness, warning that any hostile action would be met with a decisive response. Major General Abdollahi, commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya…
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Taliban Renew Call for China to Start Mes Aynak Copper Project
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has renewed its call for China to begin commercial extraction at the Mes Aynak copper mine, a $2.9 billion project that has remained stalled nearly 18 years after the contract was signed.…
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Taliban Bans Smartphones in Balkh Schools, Targeting Teachers and Staff
DID Press: Sources in northern Afghanistan’s Balkh Province report that the Taliban has imposed a new ban on the use of smartphones in schools, prohibiting teachers and education staff from carrying mobile phones inside educational institutions. According to local sources,…
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Energy Shock Pushes Inflation Higher in US
DID Press: Rising energy prices and a sharp increase in transportation costs are adding renewed inflationary pressure in the United States, complicating expectations for interest rate cuts as policymakers face persistent price pressures across key sectors. Analysis cited by The…
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