Science & Technology
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Taliban Bans Smartphones in Balkh Schools, Targeting Teachers and Staff
DID Press: Sources in northern Afghanistan’s Balkh Province report that the Taliban has imposed a new ban on the use of smartphones in schools, prohibiting teachers and education staff from carrying mobile phones inside educational institutions. According to local sources,…
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Kabul Introduces First Official App-Based Taxi Service
DID Press: Afghanistan’s transport authorities have announced the launch of the country’s first officially licensed ride-hailing service, marking a new step toward digital urban transport services in the capital. The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation of Afghanistan said the…
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Tech Giants Turn to Religious Leaders in Push for Ethical AI Frameworks
DID Press: As concerns mount over the societal impact of artificial intelligence and the inability of regulatory systems to keep pace with rapid technological development, major technology companies in the United States and Europe are increasingly engaging religious leaders to…
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Iran Deploys Unidentified Jet-Powered Drone in Latest Strike on Israel
DID Press: Reports from northern Israel indicate that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps employed an unidentified jet-powered drone alongside cluster-warhead versions of the Kheibar Shekan ballistic missile in its latest wave of missile and drone attacks. According to field reports…
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UNAMA Launches Independent Dari and Pashto Websites for Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has launched dedicated standalone websites in Dari and Pashto for the first time, aimed at improving access to information for Afghan citizens. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan said the…
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Drone Warfare Redefines Modern Conflict, Eroding Superpower Battlefield Dominance
DID Press: A new analysis by The Economist argues that the rapid spread of drones, advanced sensors, and surveillance technologies is fundamentally reshaping modern warfare, limiting the ability of major military powers to secure quick victories while enabling weaker actors…
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Taliban Ban Smartphones in Government Offices in Herat
DID Press: Taliban authorities in western Afghanistan have reportedly banned the use of smartphones inside government offices in Herat, a move officials say is aimed at preventing leaks of internal documents and information to the media. Government employees in Herat…
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Kabul Bookstore Marks 12 Years With Strong Youth Turnout
DID Press: A well-known bookstore in Kabul has marked its 12th anniversary with strong participation from young readers and literature enthusiasts. The celebration brought together students, writers, publishers, and cultural figures in a lively atmosphere featuring a book exhibition, new…
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AWS Persian Gulf Cloud Recovery to Take Months After Major Disruption
DID Press: Amazon Web Services says restoring damaged cloud infrastructure in the Persian Gulf region will take several months following major disruptions affecting data centers in United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. The company confirmed that 37 core services were taken…
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First 5G Internet Trial Launched in Kabul
DID Press: Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has announced the launch of a pilot 5G internet service in Kabul, marking the first experimental deployment of next-generation connectivity in the country. According to a statement from the ministry, the initiative…
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