Politics
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China Dominates Global Shipbuilding — but Faces New US Tariffs
DID Press: US has introduced new tariffs on Chinese-built vessels in recent months, opening another front in the intensifying trade rivalry with Beijing. The move underscores the strategic importance of heavy industry as competition between the world’s two largest economies…
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Border Closure Linked to Sharp Fall in Pakistan Terror Attacks
DID Press: Official security reports indicate that Pakistan has recorded a significant decline in terrorist attacks and related casualties following the closure of its shared border with Afghanistan. According to data released by Pakistan’s Center for Research and Security Studies…
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Durrani Urges Softer Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: Former Pakistani special envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani called on Islamabad to adopt a softer, more pragmatic approach toward Kabul, stressing that Afghanistan is a “brother nation” facing profound difficulties and needs engagement rather than pressure. In a…
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Qassem Soleimani: Architect of Power in Fractured Middle East
DID Press: A review of the battlefield record and operational role of General Qassem Soleimani suggests he functioned not only as a military commander, but also as the architect of a new geopolitical framework — one in which non-state actors,…
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Taliban Approves 29 New Development Projects Worth AFN 18.5B
DID Press: National Procurement Commission of the Taliban government approved 29 new projects with a total value of roughly 18.5 billion Afghanis during its latest meeting.According to officials, the approved initiatives span multiple sectors, including construction, infrastructure, transport, energy, and…
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EU Reaffirms Ongoing Support for Afghanistan People
DID Press: EU diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, in a New Year message marking the start of 2026, reiterated the bloc’s longstanding and continued support for the people of Afghanistan. According to the statement, the EU will keep assisting sectors that…
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Taliban: 16 km of TAPI Pipeline Installed in Afghanistan
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson of Taliban authorities, said 16 kilometers of TAPI gas pipeline have so far been laid inside Afghanistan, while preparations are underway for the installation of an additional 87 kilometers. In a post on X on…
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UN: $2.5B Spent on Afghan Refugee Assistance in 2025
DID Press: UN has announced that its agencies spent USD 2.5 billion in 2025 to support Afghan refugees and returnees. The funds were provided at a time when the large-scale return of refugees has intensified economic and social pressures inside…
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UK Warned to Brace for Severe Climate Scenarios
DID Press: Scientists in the United Kingdom have warned that the country must prepare for extreme outcomes of the climate crisis — including temperature increases of up to four degrees Celsius, sea-level rises approaching two meters, and even abrupt cooling…
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2025 in Review: Key Events Shaping Afghanistan and World
DID Press: A special report reviews the defining developments of 2025, a year marked by geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts that influenced millions of lives worldwide, including in Afghanistan. Afghanistan — key developments Security and internal…
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