Science & Technology
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Palestinian Woman Elected President of Oxford Union
DID Press: Arwa Hanin Elrayess, a student of Philosophy, Politics and Economics, has been elected President of the Oxford Union for the 2026 term. The University’s student-run newspaper Cherwell reported that Arwa won the election with 757 votes, defeating her…
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Putin Begins India Visit for High-Level Talks, Major Bilateral Agreements
DID Press: Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a two-day official visit to India, which the Kremlin describes as being of “special importance.” The trip will feature some of the most extensive talks between the two countries’ leadership, covering political,…
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Indian Company Talking with Kabul to Tap into Afghanistan’s Hidden Treasure
DID Press: Indian company Deccan Gold Mines Ltd has held negotiations over the past 12–18 months with Afghan authorities and entrepreneurs to explore mineral opportunities in Afghanistan, including lithium, rare‑earth elements, and gold, said Managing Director Hanuma Prasad, citing Afghanistan’s…
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Unlocking Afghanistan’s Scientific Potential: Challenges and Opportunities
DID Press: Access to inclusive education remains a fundamental driver of scientific development. Experiences from regional and global contexts show that when half of a population is excluded from educational opportunities, the pace of scientific growth, innovation, and economic development…
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Meta: Afghan Users’ Facebook Friend Lists Hidden for Protection
DID Press: Meta has disabled access to the “Friends” list for Facebook users in Afghanistan amid growing concerns that the Taliban are exploiting social media data to identify critics and individuals at risk—an unprecedented security move that now extends to…
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Iran’s “Khayyam” Satellite Captures Images of US Nuclear Facility
DID Press: Iran’s “Khayyam” satellite, launched in 2022 aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket with Iranian engineering participation, has captured imagery of the Vogtle nuclear power plant in the U.S. state of Georgia. This marks the first time images taken by…
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OIC to Cooperate with Taliban on Higher Education Development in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Higher Education announced a significant expansion of doctoral and master’s programs across Afghan universities and called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to assist in recruiting qualified professors and equipping academic laboratories. Acting Higher…
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Taliban Leader Orders Expansion of AI Education in Universities
DID Press: While girls remain barred from higher education in Afghanistan, Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has ordered the formation of new academic units, including programs in artificial intelligence. Akhundzada approved the establishment of 633 new educational and administrative units across…
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Saudi Arabia Scales Back NEOM Megacity: “LINE” Project Halted
DID Press: Saudi Arabia has effectively scaled back one of its most ambitious development initiatives by halting the massive and symbolic “LINE” project. The decision, aimed at financial reassessment and cost reduction, signals Riyadh’s shift from emblematic ambitions toward economic…
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Trump: China Not Gain Access to Advanced AI Chips
DID Press: US President Donald Trump said that American tech giant Nvidia will not be allowed to export its advanced “Blackwell” AI chips to China. Trump made the remarks during an interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes” and later repeated the…
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