Science & Technology
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Herat Governor Warns Universities: Adapt or Fail
DID Press: Mawlawi Islamjar, the Taliban-appointed governor of Herat, issued a stern warning that if universities fail to modernize their education systems and produce skilled graduates aligned with current labor market needs, they will face failure. The Herat governor’s press…
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Broad Restrictions on Middle East Satellite Imagery Amid US Requests
DID Press: A US-based satellite imagery provider has announced that, at the request of Donald Trump administration, it will limit the release and distribution of imagery related to conflicts in Iran and the Middle East—raising concerns over the role of…
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Potential Strategic Shift: Iran Reportedly Gains Access to North Korean ICBMs
DID Press: In a media interview, Hossein Bagheri, head of the Iqbal Think Tank in Pakistan, claimed that Iran has obtained a stock of North Korean intercontinental ballistic missiles, specifically the “Hwasong-18” model. According to him, approximately 500 of these…
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Pope Leo XIV Meets Intl Exorcists Amid Rising Occult Concerns
DID Press: Pope Leo XIV held a private meeting with representatives of the International Association of Exorcists (AIE), On Friday, March 13. The group reported a growing number of cases related to occult practices, secret rituals, and satanism, warning of…
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US Official: Patriot System Unable to Intercept Iranian Missiles
DID Press: A US official reported that Iran used missiles in an attack on Qatar gas facilities that evaded the advanced Patriot air defense system. According to Financial Times, the missiles were highly maneuverable, allowing them to bypass the Patriot…
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China Warns US Over Military Use of AI, Cites “Terminator”-Style Risks
DID Press: China on Wednesday cautioned the United States that excessive use of artificial intelligence in military operations could push the world toward a dystopian future reminiscent of the film Terminator. Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Defense, warned…
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Expansion of Telecom Coverage: 1,500 New Sites Built Over 4 Years
DID Press: Economic Deputy Office of the Taliban PM’s Office has announced that more than 1,500 new telecommunications sites have been established over the past four years across 30 districts, highways, and border areas of the country. According to the…
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Scientists Successfully Remove Extra Chromosome Linked to Down Syndrome
DID Press: Japanese researchers reported a major laboratory breakthrough, successfully removing the extra copy of chromosome 21—the genetic cause of Down syndrome—from human cells in vitro. Using CRISPR gene-editing technology, scientists at Mie University eliminated the third copy of chromosome…
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Afghan Experts Trained in Drug Prevention and Treatment in Indonesia
DID Press: UN Office on Drugs and Crime conducted a specialized training program on drug prevention and treatment for Afghan experts in Jakarta. The course, part of international efforts to support Afghanistan’s health system, focused on evidence-based approaches to addiction…
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UN Chief Warns Against AI Monopoly by Billionaires at Global Summit in India
DID Press: World political leaders and tech experts gathered in New Delhi, India’s capital, for the global AI summit to shape the future of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence. Antonio Guterres warned that the future of AI should not be dictated…
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