Politics
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Trump Warns Taliban: “If Bagram Is Not Returned, Bad Things Will Happen”
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has once again stressed the need for Washington to retake Bagram Air Base, issuing a stark warning that if Taliban refused to hand it over, they would face serious consequences. “If Afghanistan does not…
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Poll: Afghanistan People Strongly Oppose US Return to Bagram Air Base
DID Press: An overwhelming majority of respondents view U.S. president’s Donald Trump’s remarks on retaking Bagram Air Base as an act of interference and a violation of Afghanistan’s sovereignty. According to a new online poll conducted by DID Press, 72…
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Portugal Formally Recognizes Palestine Amid Gaza War
DID Press: Portugal has announced that, beginning Sunday, it will officially recognize the State of Palestine — a move seen as a turning point in Western policy toward the Gaza war and Palestinian resistance ahead of the United Nations General…
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Bagram: New Battleground of US–China Rivalry in Afghanistan
DID Press: Bagram Air Base, once the centerpiece of America’s military presence in Afghanistan, has now emerged as a focal point of geopolitical competition between Washington and Beijing, even as the Taliban caretaker government has categorically rejected any return of…
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Iran–Afghanistan Passenger Train Stalled by Border and Administrative Issues
DID Press: Despite limited demand for cross-border rail travel, Taliban caretaker government has continued to call for the launch of a passenger train between Iran and Afghanistan. However, customs and passport-related obstacles remain key barriers to implementation. Jabbarali Zakeri, CEO…
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Pakistan Extends Ban on Indian Flights Through Its Airspace Until October 24
DID Press: Amid ongoing tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi, Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft from using its airspace until October 24. Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority announced that the restriction applies to all Indian flights—both commercial and…
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104th Aid Shipment from Herat Moneychangers Union Reaches Gaza
DID Press: Herat Moneychangers Union has sent the 104th phase of its humanitarian aid to the people of Palestine, delivering $5,000 to Gaza. Continuing public support for Palestine, this 104th aid package, valued at $5,000, was collected by charitable and…
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Taliban: Bagram Not Be Handed Over to Anyone
DID Press: A former Taliban diplomat responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about reclaiming Bagram Air Base, emphasizing that Afghanistan will maintain its historical neutrality. Abdul Salam Zaeef, former Taliban ambassador to Islamabad, stressed that Afghanistan will not…
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New Law: Property Prices and Rent to Require Local Board Approval
DID Press: Officials of the Taliban caretaker government have issued a new law in the property sector, making the buying, selling, and renting of real estate contingent upon evaluation and approval by local boards. Under the law, setting land prices…
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Bagram and Washington–Kabul Dispute Over Region’s Future
DID Press: Recent developments surrounding Bagram Air Base, along with domestic and regional reactions, have once again placed Afghanistan at the center of geopolitical calculations. Donald Trump’s remarks on reclaiming Bagram, China’s explicit response, and Islamabad’s cautious silence present a…
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