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Afghanistan Stuck Near Bottom of Global Press Freedom Index
DID Press: A new report by Reporters Without Borders shows that Afghanistan remains ranked 175th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, underscoring the ongoing crisis facing independent media under Taliban rule. According to the report,…
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Afghan Migrant Debate Exposes Deep Divide Between Media Narrative and Reality
DID Press: A specialized forum in Tehran examined contrasting narratives surrounding Afghan migrants, with speakers describing what they called an organized campaign of migrant stigmatization alongside accounts of Afghan migrants’ solidarity and sacrifices during the so-called “Ramadan War.” The 30th…
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FIFA Recognizes Afghanistan Women’s National Team for Intl Competition
DID Press: FIFA has officially confirmed that Afghan women footballers are now eligible to compete as the formal representatives of Afghanistan in international tournaments. The decision was made in coordination with the Asian Football Confederation and underscores FIFA’s commitment to…
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Media Violations Rise as Number of Active Outlets Declines in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has reported more than 110 recorded media violations over the past year, even as independent assessments indicate a sharp decline in the number of functioning media outlets across Afghanistan amid tightening restrictions.…
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Taliban Offers ‘Two Steps’ Toward De-Escalation if Pakistan Moves First
DID Press: Taliban has signaled readiness to take additional steps to ease tensions with Pakistan, stating it would make “two positive moves” if Islamabad initiates de-escalation. The position was expressed by Abdul Wasi during a meeting with Richard Lindsay, where…
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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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Russia Calls for Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon at UNSC
DID Press: Russia’s envoy to United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, has urged Israel to withdraw from Lebanon and comply with international obligations, during a meeting of the UN Security Council. Nebenzya criticized Israel’s conduct, accusing it of failing to respect the…
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Taliban Launches 4B Afghanis Power Projects in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: Authorities under the Taliban announced the launch of three major electricity supply projects in northern Afghanistan, with a total budget of nearly 4 billion afghanis aimed at expanding energy access across underserved regions. Local officials said the projects…
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Taliban Signs 30-Year Fluorite Mining Deal in Kandahar Worth 145M Afghanis
DID Press: Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Taliban has announced the signing of a long-term contract valued at approximately 145 million Afghanis for the extraction and processing of fluorite in the Nish district of Kandahar Province, granting the government…
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Spain’s PM: Any Destabilizing Military Action Must Be Condemned
DID Press: Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, has stressed the need to avoid violence, stating that any military action contributing to global instability should be condemned. In a message addressing ongoing international developments, Sánchez emphasized the importance of resolving…
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