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Mujahid: UN Claims About Terrorism “Unrealistic”
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, Taliban’s caretaker government spokesman, rejected a recent report by UN experts regarding the increasing threat of ISIS in Afghanistan, calling it “propaganda and unrealistic.” Reacting to the report, Mujahid said, “since the establishment of the Islamic…
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India Confronts US over 25% Tariff after Trump Signs Oil Deal with Pakistan
DID Press: US President Donald Trump signed a trade deal with Pakistan on Wednesday, hours after announcing a 25% tariff on Indian goods and an “unspecified penalty” for buying arms and energy from Russia. The deal includes cooperation to develop…
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Historic Shift in Canadian Foreign Policy: Carney Announces Recognition of Palestine in September
DID Press: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday that his country intends to recognize an independent Palestinian state at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in September 2025. He stressed that the decision was taken in…
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Poll: Global intervention urged amid escalating migration crisis in Afghanistan
DID Press: Following the increasing pressure and restrictions on Afghanistani migrants in neighboring countries, DID Press asked its audience what is the best solution to support this vulnerable group in the current situation. The poll gave participants four options: Establishing…
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US seeking new Al-Qaeda leader with $10 million reward
DID Press: US State Department announced a $10 million reward for information on “Saad bin Atef Al-Awlaki,” the new Al-Qaeda leader in Yemen. The US has set a $10 million reward for any information on the location or activities of…
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Iran’s Supreme Leader: The Enemy Fears the Religion and Knowledge of the Iranian Nation
DID Press: Ayatollah Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, emphasized the pivotal role of religion and knowledge in strengthening the country at a ceremony commemorating the martyrs of Iran’s 12-day war with the Israeli regime. He said: “Islamic…
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Drug Trafficking from Afghanistan to Ukraine Involving Brother of Zelensky’s Chief of Staff
DID Press: Russian state news agency RIA Novosti claimed Denys Yermak, the younger brother of Andriy Yermak—Ukraine President’s chief of staff—was accomplice in a drug trafficking operation from Afghanistan to Ukraine in the summer of 2024. According to the report,…
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Taliban ensures Uzbekistan-Islamabad railway security on Afghanistan soil
DID Press: During the recent visit of Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar to Kabul, Taliban caretaker government pledged they will ensure complete security of the Uzbekistan-Islamabad railway route within Afghanistan territory. According to DID Press, this commitment was part…
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Increase in flights; Afghanistan on track to become regional aviation hub
The increase in the number of domestic and international flights in Afghanistan has been presented as an emerging economic potential for the caretaker government and the country. DID Press: With the significant growth in air traffic, Afghanistan has gained a…
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Iran’s tripartite plan to develop railway lines to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan
DID Press: In order to strengthen regional connections and develop economic cooperation with its neighbors, Iran has launched three new plans to launch international passenger trains. These lines are set to connect Iran to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan. According to…
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