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Jangmadang: Shadow Economy in North Korea
DID Press: The informal Jangmadang markets have become a vital lifeline for North Korean citizens over the past three decades. These markets emerged on the margins of the state economy, grew rapidly, and are now entering a new phase of…
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Why Khalilzad Still Visiting Afghanistan
DID Press: Former US special envoy for Afghanistan peace process, Zalmay Khalilzad, visited Kabul on December 28, 2025, meeting with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. His continued presence in Afghanistan has once again raised questions among the public: why…
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Islamabad Launches New Strategy Against Militants by Shifting Security Narrative
DID Press: Amid intensified field operations, the Pakistani government has adopted a new approach by officially renaming militant groups, aiming to strip them of ideological legitimacy and portray them as foreign-backed actors. In recent counterterrorism operations in the final days…
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16 Elderly Dead in Overnight Fire at Indonesian Care Home
DID Press: Local authorities in Indonesia reported that at least 16 people were killed in a fire at a senior care center in the city of Manado. The deadly blaze broke out at the “Werdha Damai” nursing home on the…
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Trump: “ United States Is Real United Nations”
DID Press: US President Donald Trump claimed on social media platform that the US serves as the “real United Nations.” He cited the temporary halt in hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia as the result of his “successful mediation” and asserted…
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Comparative Overview of Human Resource Structures: US Federal Gov’t and Afghanistan under Ashraf Ghani
DID Press: This report examines and compares the human resource management and organizational structures of two governments: the United States federal government and Afghanistan during Ashraf Ghani’s presidency (2014–2021). The focus is strictly on administrative, organizational, and governance capacity differences,…
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Marshal Dostum: Taliban Approaching End of their Rule
DID Press: Abdul Rashid Dostum, leader of the Afghanistan National Movement Party, said the Taliban is in its final phase and that a future of freedom awaits the Afghan people. Speaking during an online memorial for General Ekramuddin Saree on…
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Taliban: Afghanistan-US Relations Continue Without Major Obstacles
DID Press: Political Deputy of the Taliban government’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that interactions between Kabul and Washington are proceeding normally, with both sides taking a pragmatic approach to expanding bilateral relations. Zakir Jalali, the political deputy, noted that…
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Heavy Rainfall Raises Flood Risk in Southwestern Afghanistan
DID Press: According to meteorological forecasts, parts of Farah, Nimroz, and Helmand provinces are expected to receive heavy rainfall of up to 50 millimeters on Monday, raising the risk of severe flooding in these areas. Significant precipitation is also predicted…
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US, Russia to Establish 2 Working Groups to Address Ukraine Crisis
DID Press: US and Russia presidents held their ninth phone call of the year to discuss the situation in Ukraine and avenues for bilateral cooperation, agreeing to continue talks through the creation of two special working groups focused on security…
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