Politics
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20,000-Capacity Grand Mosque Planned in Western Kabul
DID Press: Ministry of Urban Development and Housing of Taliban has announced plans to construct a large grand mosque in the Kot-e-Sangi area of Kabul, with a capacity of 18,000 to 20,000 worshippers. According to an official statement, topographic surveying…
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Afghanistan Faces Growth–Poverty Paradox Amid Strong Macroeconomic Expansion
DID Press: Recent assessments by the World Bank and the United Nations indicate that Afghanistan is experiencing strong macroeconomic growth while simultaneously facing worsening poverty, declining purchasing power, and increasing living pressures. According to the report, Afghanistan’s economy recorded an…
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Kabul: Afghanistan–Iran Relations Remain Unbreakable
DID Press: Senior Taliban administration official Abdul Wasea has described relations between Afghanistan and Iran as “unbreakable,” emphasizing the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. During a meeting with Alireza Bikdeli in Kabul, Abdul Wasea said the two…
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Taliban-Appointed Kabul Mayor Reportedly Detained on Corruption Allegations
DID Press: Reports indicate that Mawlawi Abdul Rashid, the Taliban-appointed mayor of Kabul, has been detained by intelligence authorities on allegations of corruption, in what could become one of the most notable anti-corruption cases involving a senior municipal official under…
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First Iran–US Talks End With Roadmap and Lebanon De-Escalation Mechanism
DID Press: First high-level round of talks between Iran and the United States, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan under the reported “Islamabad Memorandum,” concluded in Lucerne with both sides reporting significant progress. According to a joint statement issued by the…
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74% of Central Banks Expect Decline in Dollar Share of Global Reserves
DID Press: A new international survey of reserve managers indicates that around 74% of central banks expect the US dollar’s share in global foreign exchange reserves to decline over the next five years, reflecting a broader shift in global financial…
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Netanyahu Faces Mounting Distrust as Political Pressure Grows in US and Israel
DID Press: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing growing political pressure amid rising public skepticism in both the United States and Israel, according to recent polling trends and political analyses. New surveys indicate a noticeable decline in favorable perceptions…
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Taliban Expands Smartphone Ban to Universities Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban has expanded restrictions on smartphone use from government offices to higher education institutions, with multiple sources confirming that students, lecturers and administrative staff in several Afghan universities are now prohibited from carrying or using smartphones on campus.…
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Iran: Final Deal Talks Hinge on Full Implementation of Ceasefire Memorandum
DID Press: Iran’s negotiating team has stressed that discussions on a final agreement cannot begin until key provisions of the memorandum ending the conflict are fully implemented, with Tehran pledging close and rigorous monitoring of the other side’s commitments. Esmail…
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Meraj-Minab 168 Highlights Symbolic Messaging in Iran-US Talks
DID Press: Iranian delegation’s arrival at recent negotiations aboard the sanctioned Meraj airline and the prominent display of the “Minab 168” symbol transformed the trip into more than a routine diplomatic mission, adding political, media and symbolic dimensions aimed at…
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