Politics
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18-Year Halt of Mes Aynak Mine Costs Afghanistan Billions in Lost Revenue
DID Press: Afghanistan’s long-stalled Mes Aynak copper project has reportedly deprived the country of billions of dollars in revenue and thousands of potential jobs, according to an economic official of the caretaker administration. Shafiullah Oria Khel, an economic affairs official…
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Food Transport Costs to Afghanistan Triple Amid Regional Oil Shock
DID Press: UN World Food Programme (WFP) says the cost of delivering food assistance to Afghanistan has nearly tripled following rising regional instability and disruptions in global energy markets. According to WFP officials, the escalation in oil prices—linked to heightened…
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Reports Claim Iranian Missile Strike Hits US Naval Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Local media reports from southern Iran claim that two missiles struck a US Navy vessel in the waters near the Strait of Hormuz after it allegedly ignored warnings from Iranian naval forces. According to these reports, the US…
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Karzai Urges Girls’ Education as Key to Afghanistan’s Self-Reliance
DID Press: Former president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai has called for immediate lifting of restrictions on girls’ education, warning that continued limitations could severely undermine Afghanistan’s long-term development. Karzai’s remarks came in response to a new report by UNICEF, which…
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TTP Turns to Drone Warfare, Reshaping Conflict Dynamics
DID Press: A surge in drone-based attacks in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province signals a major evolution in the operational doctrine of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), marking a shift from traditional suicide bombings and guerrilla tactics toward remote, technology-driven warfare. According to…
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Analyst Warns of Prolonged War Risk Amid Stalled Iran–US Diplomacy
DID Press: A senior Pakistani diplomat has warned that the breakdown of diplomatic efforts between Iran and United States could push the region toward a prolonged and fragile conflict. In a recent opinion piece, Maleeha Lodhi, former Pakistani ambassador to…
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UN, Afghan Consulate Explore Tripartite Mechanism for Migrant Support in Iran
DID Press: Afghan and UN officials have held talks in Mashhad on the situation of Afghan migrants in Iran and possible cooperative solutions. The Afghan Consulate in Mashhad said that its head, Noor Mohammad Motawakel, met with Dananjaya Batarai, head…
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Foreign Affairs: Iran Could Earn $80B Annually From Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: A report by the US-based magazine Foreign Affairs estimates that Iran could generate up to $80 billion per year from transit fees on oil, gas, and goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The analysis, written by a…
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Afghanistan’s University Students Make Up Less Than 0.5% of Population
DID Press: A new report indicates that university students in Afghanistan account for less than half a percent of the country’s total population. According to a report by the website “Parmakhtag,” more than 200,000 students were enrolled in Afghan universities…
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Iran Warns US Against Any Move Near Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Iran’s military leadership has issued a strong warning over any foreign, particularly US, presence near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the waterway’s security is fully controlled by Iranian forces. General Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Khatam…
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