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Jailing Bamdad: From Cultural Silencing to Int’l Costs for Taliban
DID Press: The arrest of a poet like Sayed Sikandar Hussaini Bamdad signifies the removal of figures who reflect the collective memory and cultural conscience of society. With this action, the Taliban government not only targets critical and independent narratives…
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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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Rising Tajikistan–Afghanistan Border Tensions Expose Central Asia’s New Geopolitical Fragility
DID Press: Increasing targeted attacks along the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border, the growing activity of smuggling networks, and Russia’s renewed security involvement have pushed Central Asia into a sensitive geopolitical phase—one in which security has become the driving force behind economic and…
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UNAMA: 1.5M Afghans Live with Disabilities, Children Most Vulnerable
DID Press: On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reported that approximately 1.5 million Afghans live with significant disabilities. A large portion of these disabilities are the result of…
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Kremlin: US-Russia Talks on Ukraine Constructive but Key Disagreements Persist
DID Press: Yuri Ushakov, assistant to the President of Russia, said that recent discussions between Moscow and Washington regarding Ukraine were “constructive,” but the two sides have not yet reached an agreement to end the war, and the path to…
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Russian Border Guards Deployed on Tajikistan–Afghanistan Border
DID Press: Highlighting the presence of Russian border troops in Tajikistan, Kremlin emphasized the importance of continuing dialogue and contacts with Afghanistan. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Russian presidency, told Indian media ahead of the Russia–India summit in New Delhi:…
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US Ground Operation against Venezuela to Begin “Soon”
DID Press: US President Donald Trump announced that Washington is on the verge of launching a ground operation against Venezuela. He said the routes used by targeted forces and the locations of individuals of interest have been fully identified, adding…
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Wealth Concentration in US Fuels Rise of Populist Figures
DID Press: The rise of figures such as Donald Trump in U.S. politics is increasingly seen as a reflection of deep economic inequality rather than individual traits. Nearly half of Americans hold virtually no significant wealth, while a small percentage…
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UNSC to Discuss Afghanistan Humanitarian and Political Crisis
DID Press: UN Security Council will once again review the situation in Afghanistan during its upcoming quarterly session, focusing on the country’s humanitarian crisis, political instability, and security challenges. According to an official statement, Georgette Gagnon, Deputy Political Officer of…
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Israel Records Sharp Rise in Reverse Migration — Over 82,000 Leave in 2024
DID Press: Official data indicate that 2024 has seen an unprecedented outflow of residents from Israel, with over 82,000 individuals emigrating, while only around 31,000 immigrants entered the country — a gap that has triggered serious concern about Israel’s demographic…
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