Politics
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Badakhshan to Assess 1,000 Jeribs for Modern Cold Storage Facilities
DID Press: Badakhshan’s Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock has launched an assessment of 1,000 jeribs of land for the establishment of modern cold storage facilities aimed at preserving and processing fruit, officials said. The initiative is expected to help…
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Uzbekistan Seeking Clarification Uzbek Language Removed From Samangan University Sign
DID Press: Following reports that the Uzbek language was removed from the signboard of Samangan University, Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry expressed concern over what it called the “suppression of the Uzbek language” in Afghanistan and requested an official explanation from the…
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Pakistan’s Al-Falah Bank to Exit Afghanistan, Ghazanfar Bank to Acquire Branches
DID Press: Al-Falah Bank, one of Pakistan’s largest private banks, has announced it will cease operations in Afghanistan and has accepted a proposal from Ghazanfar Bank to acquire its Afghan branches. The move marks the first step in a complex,…
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Saudi Arabia Out-maneuvers UAE to Reassert Control in Southern Yemen
DID Press: Recent developments in Yemen indicate the United Arab Emirates’ bid to expand its influence in the country’s east not only triggered a firm response from Saudi Arabia, but also positioned Riyadh to redefine power dynamics in the south…
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AAA Upgrades Fleet with New Engines From Turkey, Serbia
DID Press: Ariana Afghan Airlines (AAA) has acquired two new aircraft engines from Turkey and Serbia as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Afghanistan’s aviation sector. According to the company, the engines — valued at a total of USD 4.7…
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Shootings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Killed 3, Injured Several
DID Press: At least three people were killed and several others wounded after two separate shooting incidents in Bannu city, located in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to The Express Tribune, the first incident occurred on Wednesday in the Mitha…
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Maduro’s Wife Appears in NY Court with Visible Injuries
DID Press: Cilia Flores, Nicolás Maduro’s wife, appeared in a New York courtroom with bruising beneath her eye and a bandage on her forehead — an image that has sparked wide public reaction. Critics, pointing to the signs of beating…
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Border Closure with Afghanistan Push Pakistani Farmers Toward Crisis
DID Press: Continued closure of border crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan has created a serious crisis for Pakistani farmers, particularly in production of vegetables and other agricultural goods. With major crossings shut, farmers face mounting difficulties as surpluses build up…
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Gold, Silver Retreat From Record Highs Amid Profit-Taking and Strong Dollar
DID Press: Gold and silver prices fell Wednesday as investors took profits and the U.S. dollar strengthened, adding fresh pressure on precious metals markets. Spot gold dropped 0.7% to $4,466.19 per ounce, after hitting a record high of $4,549.71 on…
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Venezuela, Cuba Declare National Mourning After Deadly US Raid
DID Press: Governments of Venezuela and Cuba have declared periods of national mourning in response to a lethal U.S. operation in Caracas aimed at arresting President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela announced a seven-day mourning period, while Cuba declared two days of…
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