Region
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Growing Arab Sympathy Toward Iran Deepens Divide Between Public Opinion, Gulf Governments
DID Press: A widening gap is emerging between Arab governments and large segments of Arab public opinion over Iran, as growing regional anger toward Israel and dissatisfaction with U.S. policies fuel increasing sympathy for Tehran across parts of the Arab…
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Bahrain Security Forces Arrest Dozens of Clerics in Widespread Crackdown
DID Press: Bahraini security forces have launched a coordinated overnight operation targeting the homes of religious scholars, detaining at least 14 clerics, according to local sources, in what appears to be a new wave of politically sensitive arrests. Eyewitness accounts…
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Afghanistan, Türkiye Discuss Expanding Trade and Investment Ties
DID Press: Head of Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment met with the chargé d’affaires of the Turkish embassy in Kabul to discuss expanding bilateral trade relations, joint investments, increased exports, and the establishment of a joint business council. In…
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Balkh Traffic Officials Attend Professional Training Program in Uzbekistan
DID Press: Several personnel from the traffic management department in Afghanistan’s Balkh province have participated in a professional training seminar held in Uzbekistan, according to local police authorities. The Balkh police command stated that the program focused on modern traffic…
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Middle East Tensions Escalate Amid US-Iran Frictions, Hezbollah Strikes
DID Press: Middle East witnessed a series of major and escalating developments over the past 24 hours, including reported U.S. strikes on Iranian oil tankers and intensified attacks by Hezbollah against Israeli positions. US Strike on Iranian Tankers Draws Tehran’s…
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Qatar Urges US to Relocate Afghan Refugees From Doha Camp by 2026
DID Press: Qatar has asked the US to relocate Afghan refugees currently housed at the Al-Sayliyah camp near Doha by September 29, 2026. According to diplomatic documents from the U.S. State Department, Qatari officials stressed that the hosting arrangement for…
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Saudi Arabia Arrests Five Afghans Over Illegal Hajj Attempt
DID Press: Saudi Arabian security authorities announced the arrest of five Afghan nationals for allegedly attempting to enter the holy city of Mecca illegally to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. According to Saudi media reports, the individuals attempted to reach Mecca…
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Richard Bennett: Afghan Diaspora to Play Key Role in Afghanistan’s Future
DID Press: Richard Bennett has called on Afghans living abroad to remain hopeful and actively contribute to shaping the country’s future, saying the diaspora will play a decisive role in Afghanistan’s long-term direction. Speaking at a special session on Afghanistan…
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Maria Sultan Remarks Spark Debate Over Psychological Warfare in Region
DID Press: Recent comments by Pakistani strategic analyst Maria Sultan regarding the possible “loss of Afghanistan’s geography” have triggered wide debate across Afghan and regional political circles, with many observers viewing the remarks not merely as a personal assessment, but…
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Mass Deportation of Afghan Migrants Reported in Tajikistan
DID Press: Media reports from Tajikistan say that between 200 and 250 Afghan migrants have been expelled from their homes in the Sughd region and transferred to an undisclosed location following the arrest of an Afghan national accused of killing…
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