Politics
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Taliban Bans Smartphones in Balkh Schools, Targeting Teachers and Staff
DID Press: Sources in northern Afghanistan’s Balkh Province report that the Taliban has imposed a new ban on the use of smartphones in schools, prohibiting teachers and education staff from carrying mobile phones inside educational institutions. According to local sources,…
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Energy Shock Pushes Inflation Higher in US
DID Press: Rising energy prices and a sharp increase in transportation costs are adding renewed inflationary pressure in the United States, complicating expectations for interest rate cuts as policymakers face persistent price pressures across key sectors. Analysis cited by The…
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UNSC to Review UNAMA Mandate in Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations Security Council is set to hold a meeting on Monday to review the mandate and activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said in a statement…
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Koofi: Afghan Protests Abroad Reflect Growing Public Dissent
DID Press: Fawzia Koofi has described recent demonstrations by Afghan citizens in multiple countries as a sign of a “spontaneous and indigenous awakening” against what she called repression. Koofi said hundreds of Afghans have taken to the streets abroad in…
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UN Food Aid Reaches Afghan Children After 15,000-Km Journey
DID Press: World Food Programme (WFP) has confirmed that a 397-ton shipment of fortified biscuits has reached Afghanistan after traveling nearly 15,000 kilometers across seven international borders to support children in vulnerable communities. The World Food Programme said the emergency…
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French Left-wing Jews Reopen Debate on Zionism Amid Gaza War
DID Press: In France, a growing but still minority group of Jewish intellectuals, activists, and rabbis is increasingly distancing itself from Zionism, as the war in Gaza intensifies long-standing debates over Jewish identity and its relationship with the State of…
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Sharif: Border Fencing Critical to National Security
DID Press: Shehbaz Sharif has defended Pakistan’s border fencing project along the frontier with Afghanistan, describing it as a central component of the country’s national security strategy. Speaking in Pakistan’s National Assembly, Sharif said the government has invested billions of…
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US Lawmaker: Recognizing Taliban Would Be “Reckless and Dangerous”
DID Press: Nancy Mace has renewed her opposition to any future U.S. recognition of the Taliban government, warning that granting legitimacy to the group would be “reckless and dangerous.” In a post on social media platform X, Mace announced a…
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Afghan UN Envoy Calls for UNAMA Shift Toward Facilitating Political Transition
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Naseer Ahmad Andisha, has urged a fundamental overhaul of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), saying it should move beyond humanitarian engagement and actively support a political dialogue aimed at…
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Azizi Bank Chief: Afghanistan’s Banking System Has Remained Stable Under Sanctions
DID Press: Head of Azizi Bank has stated that Afghanistan’s banking sector has maintained stability and resilience in recent years despite international sanctions and economic pressure. Mirwais Azizi said the performance of the country’s financial system has surprised many international…
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