Science & Technology
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China’s Possible Access to Advanced Chip Technology Raises US Concerns
DID Press: The Economist has reported on the possibility that China may have gained access to one of the world’s most advanced extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, a technology considered essential for producing cutting-edge semiconductors and advanced artificial intelligence chips.…
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Afghanistan Launches First Rapid DNA Identification System
DID Press: The Taliban’s Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of Afghanistan’s first Rapid DNA Identification System, marking a new step in expanding the country’s forensic capabilities. The system was inaugurated at the Biological and DNA Laboratory of the…
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Kankor 2026–27 Toppers Shine Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Preliminary results of Afghanistan’s 2026–2027 Kankor national university entrance examination show that students from several provinces, including Parwan, Ghor, Badakhshan, Paktia, Maidan Wardak, and Ghazni, secured top rankings, highlighting the country’s broad academic talent. According to local reports,…
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Khamenei Thought Framework: From Monotheism to Islamic Civilization Vision
DID Press: The intellectual framework of the Martyr Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei (may God sanctify his soul) is presented as a coherent ideological system that begins with monotheism and extends toward the vision of building a new Islamic civilization.…
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OECD: Literacy Crisis Reaches Universities as 8% of Students Read at Child Level
DID Press: A new report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that a basic literacy crisis has reached higher education systems, with around 8% of university and college students across 38 member countries reading and writing…
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Herat University Library Upgraded With TIKA Support
DID Press: The library of the Faculty of Education at Herat University has been equipped and officially inaugurated with financial support from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), officials confirmed. University authorities said the project was implemented at a…
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Iran, Taliban Emphasize Expansion of Academic Cooperation
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Higher Education and Iran’s ambassador in Kabul have discussed expanding scientific, educational, and university-level cooperation between the two countries. The ministry said Higher Education Minister Neda Mohammad Nadim met with Iranian Ambassador Alireza Bigdeli in…
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EU-Funded Uzbek Program Trains More Than 700 Afghans
DID Press: Uzbekistan has completed a four-year, €2 million European Union-funded program that provided higher education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship support to more than 700 Afghan citizens. The project, titled “Strengthening Surkhandarya Region Capacity for Educational and Vocational Training of…
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Etisalat Rebrands as e& Afghanistan, Expands Digital Services Strategy
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Etisalat telecom operator has officially rebranded as e& Afghanistan, marking a new phase in its digital transformation strategy, while its mobile financial services platform will now operate under the name e& Money. Company officials said the rebranding…
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Russian Strategic Bombers Complete 16-H Patrol Over Barents, Norwegian Seas
DID Press: Russia has announced that two Tu-160 strategic bombers carried out a 16-hour flight mission over international waters above the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea, underscoring Moscow’s long-range airpower capabilities. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the…
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