Politics
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International Calls Grow for Probe Into Kabul School Blast
DID Press: Countries and international organizations have condemned the explosion at the private Sham-e Hedayat School in western Kabul and called for a comprehensive investigation to identify those responsible. The explosion occurred in Dasht-e Barchi, a predominantly Hazara area of…
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Fresh Taliban Moves: From New Police Law to Intelligence Outreach
DID Press: Pakistani analyst Fida Adil says a series of recent developments in Afghanistan, including the Taliban’s new police law and intelligence meetings with tribal elders and former security personnel, point to growing internal concerns as the group marks five…
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Australian War Crimes Cases in Afghanistan Remain Open
DID Press: An investigative report by Australia’s SBS has revisited allegations of war crimes involving Australian special forces in Afghanistan, including the unlawful killing of at least 39 Afghans and allegations of a culture of concealment within the Australian military.…
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Taliban Says Juma Khan Fateh to Face Trial
DID Press: Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Juma Khan Fateh, a rebellious Taliban commander in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province, will be referred to judicial authorities for trial after his case is completed and the allegations against him are reviewed. Mujahid…
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Taliban Accused of Systematic Marginalization of Shia Afghans
DID Press: The Taliban’s policies toward Afghanistan’s Shia community can no longer be viewed simply as isolated or temporary measures, but are increasingly being characterized by critics as part of a systematic effort to marginalize Shia Afghans in education, media…
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Kim Jong Un Reportedly Warns Arab States Over “Greater Israel”
DID Press: Some media outlets and online sources have claimed that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned Arab countries about the potential consequences of what they describe as an alleged “Greater Israel” plan, urging them to stand alongside…
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Taliban Bans All Demonstrations Under New “Police Law”
DID Press: Taliban has formally banned all demonstrations across Afghanistan under a newly published law governing the country’s police force, which the group refers to as the “Shurta.” The Taliban on Saturday, August 22, published the document, titled the “Shurta…
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Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 73,000
DID Press: The Palestinian Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip said the death toll from Israel’s military offensive on the enclave since October 7, 2023, has surpassed 73,000, with more than 174,000 others wounded. According to the ministry’s latest figures,…
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Qatar’s Economy Under Pressure as War Disrupts Gas Exports
DID Press: Qatar’s economy is facing mounting financial pressure as war-related disruptions to energy exports and lower government revenues push the country’s budget deficit sharply higher. Qatar recorded a 10.3 billion-riyal budget deficit in the first quarter of 2026, more…
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Pakistan, Google Sign MoU to Advance National Digital Transformation
DID Press: Pakistan’s government and Google have signed a memorandum of understanding to support the country’s national digital transformation program, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attending the signing ceremony. The agreement was signed by Zarrar Hasham Khan, Pakistan’s Deputy Minister…
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