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Afghanistan Faces Environmental and Climate Challenges
Participating in the Novosibirsk International Environmental Congress in Russia, Matiulhaq Khalis, Acting Director of the Taliban-led National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) of Afghanistan, met with Alexander Kozlov, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation.
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Tensions at White House; Massive Firings in U.S. NSC
DIDPress: In a sudden and sweeping move, Donald Trump has dismissed dozens of staff members from the U.S. National Security Council (NSC), escalating tensions within the White House and triggering a structural overhaul of this critical institution. In recent days,…
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Is it Possible to Have ‘Accountability’ for the War in Afghanistan?
DIDPress: James Clark, in an article published by Task and Purpose, raises this question: Will there ever be real accountability for the 20-year war in Afghanistan, which ended with the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. forces in 2021? US Defense Secretary…
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Afghanistan Women Urge Prosecution of Khalilzad’s Wife
DIDPress: Around 64 entities and movements working in the fields of human rights and transitional justice have issued an open letter, demanding legal action against Cheryl Benard, Zalmay Khalilzad’s wife. Khalilzad was former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Peace process.…
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Russia, China’s Dollar-Free Trade; Practical Model for Afghanistan
DIDPress: Russia and China are presenting a new model of trade by increasing the use of their national currencies in commercial exchanges, moving away from reliance on the US dollar. The Taliban government is also engaged in advanced negotiations with…
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Water War in South Asia; Pakistan Labels India’s Threat as “Irrational”
DIDPress: Following recent remarks by the Indian Prime Minister regarding the possible suspension of Pakistan’s access to shared water resources, Pakistan’s military spokesperson, Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, labeled the threat as “irrational.” Cutting off water to Pakistan’s 240 million population is…
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U.S. Considers Designating Taliban as Terrorist Organization
DIDPress: The U.S. Secretary of State announced during a session of the House Foreign Affairs Committee that Washington is currently evaluating the potential designation of the Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization. These remarks were made by Secretary of State…
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China Backs up Improved Relations Between Kabul-Islamabad
DIDPress: China supports improvement of relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan through dialogue and economic development, announced Chinese Foreign Ministry. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs vowed Beijing is ready to play an active role in improving relations between Kabul and…
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What Does the Future Hold for Afghanistan Youth? Survey Offers Insights
DIDPress: In its latest survey, Did Press examined public opinions regarding the five-year future outlook for Afghanistan’s youth. The results indicate that the community holds diverse views about the future of the younger generation. According to the survey report on…
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Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Killed in Washington Shooting
DIDPress: Two employees of the Israeli embassy were killed in a targeted shooting near the Jewish Museum in Washington. Two Israeli embassy staff members were killed in a targeted shooting near the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The attacker, shouting…
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