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Afghanistan Urges China to Accelerate Work on Mes Aynak Copper Project
DID Press: Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (Taliban) has called on Chinese officials and contracting companies to speed up implementation of the Mes Aynak copper project and ensure timely fulfillment of contractual obligations. According to the ministry, Mullah Hidayatullah Badri…
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Afghanistan Rail Network Moves Over 429,000 Tons of Goods in One Week
DID Press: Ministry of Public Works (Taliban) announced that 429,536 metric tons of goods were transported via the country’s rail network between April 24–30, with the highest volume recorded at the Hairatan border terminal. According to the report, four major…
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WSJ: Trump’s Hormuz Plan Exposed Limits of US Strategy
DID Press: The Wall Street Journal reported that Donald Trump’s so-called “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz failed to weaken Iran’s control over the vital maritime corridor, instead exposing the limits of Washington’s ability to reshape regional dynamics. According…
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Pakistan Warns of Stronger Response to Any Indian Aggression
DID Press: Khawaja Asif warned that Pakistan will deliver a stronger response to any future aggression by India, following what he described as a swift and decisive reaction by Pakistani forces in a recent confrontation. Speaking at the launch of…
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Trump Halts ‘Project Freedom’ in Hormuz, Analysts See Strategic Setback
DID Press: Donald Trump has announced a temporary halt to the “Project Freedom” operation in the Strait of Hormuz, a move analysts interpret as a sign of strategic strain and political deadlock in Washington’s confrontation with Iran. In a post…
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Taliban Health Delegation Visits Russia to Boost Pharma, Food Cooperation
DID Press: A delegation from the Taliban-run Public Health Ministry, led by Deputy Minister for Food and Drug Hamdullah Zahid, has traveled to Russia to expand bilateral cooperation in the supply of quality medicines and food products. According to the…
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Tajikistan to Host CAFA U-20 Championship
DID Press: Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Under-20 Championship is set to begin in Tajikistan in six days, bringing together youth national teams from across the region. According to organizers, the tournament aims to promote grassroots football development and identify…
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Al Jazeera: Arab Reliance on US No Longer Justified
DID Press: A report by Al Jazeera states that recent conflicts and their aftermath have exposed the limits of Arab states’ reliance on the United States, arguing that such dependence has failed to deliver lasting security while imposing significant economic…
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Pentagon Cuts Peshmerga Funding to Zero in 2027 Budget
DID Press: US Department of War has eliminated direct funding for training and equipping Kurdish Peshmerga forces in its 2027 budget proposal, reducing support from $61 million to zero, while simultaneously requesting over $96 million for Iraq’s federal defense institutions…
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Over 86% of Gaza Farmland Destroyed Amid Ongoing War
DID Press: Palestinian Media Center reports widespread devastation of agricultural infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, stating that more than 86% of farmland has been damaged or rendered unusable due to continued hostilities. According to the report, the destruction extends beyond…
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