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Italy, UNESCO Launch Emergency Restoration of Mazar-e-Sharif Shrine
DID Press: Italy, in partnership with UNESCO, has launched an emergency conservation and stabilization project for the historic Shrine of Hazrat Ali following structural damage caused by last year’s 6.3-magnitude earthquake. According to the Italian Embassy, the project aims to…
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US Prison System Holds Nearly 1.9 Million Inmates Amid Mounting Operational Challenges
DID Press: United States operates one of the world’s largest prison systems, housing nearly 1.9 million inmates in more than 5,000 correctional facilities, while facing growing challenges including staff shortages, prison overcrowding and rising violence. According to the Bureau of…
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UN: No Process Underway to Transfer Afghanistan’s Seat to Taliban
DID Press: United Nations has said that no process is currently underway to transfer Afghanistan’s seat at the organization to the Taliban administration, stressing that any decision on recognition and representation rests with member states. Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for…
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Japan-Funded $2M Water Projects Agreement Signed for Nangarhar
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Water and Energy has announced the signing of a $2 million agreement with Japan’s PMS Institute to implement water management projects in Spin Ghar district of Nangarhar province. Under the agreement, 10 check dams, three…
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Armed Man Arrested Near Trump Golf Club in Southern California
DID Press: US authorities have arrested an armed individual outside Donald Trump’s National Golf Club in Southern California, with investigators saying there is currently no evidence that the suspect was planning an attack on the U.S. president. According to CNN,…
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EU Allocates €11M to Strengthen Afghanistan’s Veterinary Sector
DID Press: European Union has announced an €11 million funding package to strengthen Afghanistan’s veterinary services, improve animal health, enhance food security and support climate-resilient livelihoods. The EU Delegation to Afghanistan announced the funding during the Afghanistan Veterinary Workforce Development…
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The Telegraph: Prolonged Iran War Drains US Precision Missile Stockpiles
DID Press: United States has significantly depleted its stockpile of long-range precision missiles during five months of conflict with Iran, raising concerns about its ability to respond to future crises involving major powers such as Russia and China, The Telegraph…
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Egypt Hesitates Over Joining Saudi-Led Maritime Coalition
DID Press: Egypt remains reluctant to join a proposed Saudi-led multinational maritime coalition despite pressure from Riyadh, with Cairo reaffirming that it will not participate in military operations beyond its borders unless they are directly linked to Egypt’s national security,…
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Taliban Launches Online Tracking System for Afghan ID Card Requests Abroad
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an online system to issue correspondence tracking numbers for Afghan identity card (Tazkira) services, aiming to simplify procedures for citizens living outside Afghanistan. The ministry said the new digital platform was…
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Hezbollah Lawmaker: Trump Admitted Iran’s Strategic Global Role
DID Press: A Lebanese Hezbollah lawmaker said US President Donald Trump’s remarks about cancelling a planned attack on Iran amounted to an acknowledgment of Tehran’s significant role in international affairs and the potential global consequences of military confrontation. Ehab Hamadeh,…
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