Politics
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Azerbaijan Signals Expansion of Relations With Afghanistan
DID Press: Hikmet Hajiyev has announced that Azerbaijan is seeking to expand cooperation with Afghanistan across multiple sectors, highlighting longstanding historical and cultural ties between the two countries. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Global Cities Forum in…
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Norway Urges Taliban to End Discrimination Against Women
DID Press: Norway’s diplomatic mission for Afghanistan has called on the Taliban to end discrimination against women and girls, expressing concern over the group’s recent decree related to child marriage and urging compliance with Afghanistan’s international human rights obligations. The…
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UK Envoy Praises Afghan Women’s Resilience and Role in Shaping Future
DID Press: Richard Lindsay has praised the resilience and contributions of Afghan women during his recent visit to Kabul, saying women across the country continue to carry out “inspiring and courageous” efforts despite mounting challenges. Lindsay said he met several…
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India Orders More Than 100 Afghan Migrant Families to Leave
DID Press: Around 120 Afghan migrant families in New Delhi say they have received notices from India’s Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) instructing them to apply for exit permits and leave the country within 30 days. Several Afghan migrants told…
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EU-Taliban Deportation Talks Spark Accusations of “Complicity”
DID Press: A planned meeting in June between the European Commission, the government of Sweden, and representatives of the Taliban in Brussels has triggered sharp criticism from some Members of the European Parliament, who argue the initiative amounts to “complicity…
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US Diplomatic System in “Paralysis” as Over 100 Ambassadorships Remain Vacant
DID Press: Trump administration is facing mounting criticism over what analysts describe as a “diplomatic paralysis,” with more than 100 U.S. ambassador posts reportedly left unfilled worldwide, weakening Washington’s formal foreign policy apparatus. Recent assessments indicate that out of 195…
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EU Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast Amid Iran Conflict, Energy Shock
DID Press: European Commission has lowered its economic growth forecast for the European Union in 2026, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East and the economic fallout from the Iran conflict, which officials say has triggered a severe energy shock…
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Taliban Reopens Key Railway Segment Linking Afghanistan to Central Asia
DID Press: Abdul Ghani Baradar has inaugurated the reactivation of the fifth section of the Hairatan–Mazar-e-Sharif railway in Balkh, a move officials say will enhance transit capacity and trade flows between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. The Taliban’s deputy spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat…
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Batur Dostum Warns Taliban as Northern Identity Tensions Intensify
DID Press: Batur Dostum, head of the National Islamic Movement Party, has issued a sharp warning to the Taliban over their policies in northern Afghanistan, amid a renewed surge in ethnic and identity-based political discourse across the country. In a…
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India–Pakistan Clash at UNSC as Afghanistan and Kashmir Disputes Escalate
DID Press: A UN Security Council session on the protection of civilians turned into a sharp diplomatic confrontation between India and Pakistan, with both sides trading accusations over violations of international law, civilian targeting, and alleged support for armed groups.…
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