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Kabul Denies Involvement in Islamabad Mosque Blast
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-led Ministry of Defense rejected recent remarks by Pakistan’s defense minister alleging Afghan involvement in a mosque explosion in Islamabad, calling the claims irresponsible, unfounded, and illogical. In a statement, the ministry said Pakistani officials cannot conceal…
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31 Killed, 169 Injured in Explosion at Shiite Mosque in Islamabad
DID Press: A terrorist explosion at the Hazrat Khadija al-Kubra Shiite mosque in Islamabad’s Tarlai area has left at least 31 people dead and 169 injured. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the attack and ordered an immediate investigation,…
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Tehran’s Initiative in Shifting Talks: Muscat Instead of Istanbul
DID Press: decision to move Iran–US negotiations from Istanbul to Muscat is not merely a tactical change of venue; it is part of Tehran’s broader strategy to shape the negotiating environment and reduce Western security and media pressure. With its…
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Widespread Power Outage in Kabul and Several Provinces Due to Technical Failure
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national power utility, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), announced that the transmission of 220-kilovolt imported electricity has been disrupted in the Tangi Tashqurghan area along the Naibabad–Pul-e-Khumri route due to a technical problem. The disruption has resulted…
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AAA Increases Kabul–New Delhi Flights
DID Press: Ariana Afghan Airlines (AAA) increased the number of its weekly flights between Kabul and New Delhi in a move aimed at strengthening trade ties and improving passenger and cargo transportation. The airline said the decision is intended to…
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Afghanistan Contact Group to Meet in Astana; Focus on Regional Cooperation, Humanitarian Crisis
DID Press: The next meeting of the Afghanistan Contact Group, composed of special representatives from countries engaged in Afghanistan affairs, will be held on February 16, 2026 in Astana, announced Kazakhstan’s embassy in Uzbekistan. The session will focus on Afghanistan’s…
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US Aid Cut Pushes Afghanistan to Brink of Humanitarian Catastrophe
DID Press: New York Times reported that Afghanistan, following a sharp reduction in U.S. foreign aid, is facing its worst humanitarian crisis in 25 years. Record-high child malnutrition, the closure of hundreds of healthcare centers, the forced return of millions…
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Washington Post Announces Major Layoffs amid Political, Economic Pressures
DID Press: Washington Post, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced a sweeping and “painful” restructuring on Wednesday that includes large-scale layoffs, a move executives say is necessary to secure the newspaper’s future. Executive Editor Matt Murray said the newsroom…
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UNSC Holds Emergency Meeting on Growing ISIS Threat, Afghanistan in Focus
DID Press: UN Security Council convened an emergency session today (February 4, 2026) to address the escalating threat posed by ISIS (ISIS-Khorasan) with a particular focus on Afghanistan. According to the UN Secretary-General’s 22nd report on ISIS activities in Iraq…
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Afghan Migrants in Iran Celebrate Half of Sha’ban: Display of Unity and Religious Identity
DID Press: On the occasion of the birthday of Imam Mahdi (AS), Afghan migrants residing in Iran held vibrant celebrations across multiple cities, marking this auspicious occasion with grand ceremonies and gatherings. The Half of Sha’ban Festival, celebrating the birth…
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