Politics
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$180M in Aid Distributed to 650,000 Orphans, Widows and Disabled Persons in One Year
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Martyrs and Disabled Affairs announced that over the past year more than 12.6 billion Afghanis were disbursed through the banking system to hundreds of thousands of orphans, widows, and persons with disabilities, alongside food and…
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Afghan Traders in Russia Urged to Invest in Afghanistan’s Agriculture
DID Press: Taliban’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture called on Afghan business figures residing in Russia to invest in the country’s agriculture and livestock sectors, highlighting broad opportunities for economic growth and development. Mullah Sadr Azam Osmani, Deputy Minister of Agriculture,…
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Muttaqi: Taliban Government Reflects Ethnic Balance, Foreign Policy Priorities
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, the foreign minister of the Taliban administration in Afghanistan, says the current governing structure is built on ethnic representation and a “balanced” foreign policy approach. Speaking at a meeting in Kabul, Muttaqi claimed that representatives…
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Pakistan’s Multi-Vector Diplomacy: Balancing Iran, KSA and US Interests
DID Press: As Pakistan’s army chief visits Iran and the prime minister travels to Saudi Arabia, Pakistan is navigating mounting regional pressures in an effort to position itself as a potential mediator amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The overlapping visits by…
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Taliban Holds Large Meeting in Herat to Enforce New Marriage Decree
DID Press: Authorities in Herat held a large-scale meeting to explain and implement Decree No. 17 issued by the leadership of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, focusing on reforms to marriage practices. Local officials said the gathering included government representatives,…
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Iran Vice President: US Has Become “7th Province of Israel”
DID Press: Mohammadreza Aref sharply criticized United States policy toward Israel, claiming Washington has effectively subordinated its strategic independence to Israeli interests. Aref said that despite the “America First” slogan, current US policy has in practice reduced Washington’s decision-making autonomy,…
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Analysis: Why the Taliban Missed the Chance for Internal Peace in Afghanistan
DID Press: A political analysis argues that the ruling authorities in Taliban squandered a critical opportunity for national reconciliation after taking power in 2021, opting instead for centralized control that deepened political exclusion and long-term instability. The commentary suggests that…
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Russian Analyst Warns Iran Crisis Reveals Long-Term Western Pressure Strategy
DID Press: Ivan Timofeev, Director of the Russian International Affairs Council, has analyzed the implications of recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran, outlining what he describes as seven strategic lessons for Russia policymakers. Timofeev argues that Western pressure on…
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Uzbekistan Launches New Exchange-Based Trade Mechanism with Afghanistan
DID Press: Uzbekistan introduced a new stock exchange–based trade mechanism with Afghanistan aimed at facilitating exports, reducing banking costs, and improving transparency in bilateral commercial transactions. The initiative, developed by the Uzbek Chamber of Commerce and Industry, allows exporters to…
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350 Former European Officials Urge Suspension of EU–Israel Partnership Deal
DID Press: More than 350 former senior European officials, including ministers, ambassadors, and top EU representatives, have called for the suspension of the European Union’s partnership agreement with Israel, citing alleged serious violations of human rights in the occupied Palestinian…
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