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Afghanistan, Kazakhstan Sign $360mln Trade Deals
DID Press: Afghanistani and Kazakh businesses signed cooperation agreements worth over $360 million on the sidelines of the Afghanistan–Kazakhstan Business Forum held in Shymkent city, marking a new step in strengthening economic ties between Kabul and Astana. According to official…
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Deadly Plane Crash in Kenya Kills 11 Foreign Tourists
DID Press: A small aircraft operated by Mombasa Air Safari crashed on Tuesday morning (28 October) near the coastal area of Kwale, close to the Indian Ocean, killing all 11 people on board. Kenyan aviation authorities said the accident occurred…
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UN, France Condemn Israeli Attack on Peacekeepers in Lebanon
DID Press: United Nations and France have strongly condemned an Israeli attack on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, calling it “dangerous and unacceptable.” UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said an Israeli drone dropped a hand grenade near a UN Interim Force…
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Pakistani Media: Secret Kabul-Delhi Ties Halt Istanbul Peace Talks
DID Press: The second round of peace talks between the Taliban and Pakistani representatives in Istanbul, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, ended after 18 hours without agreement, reported Pakistani media outlets. Sources said deep divisions over handling Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)…
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Iran and Afghanistan Confer Expanding Cultural Cooperation
DID Press: Dr. Hussaini, Cultural Counselor of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Afghanistan, and Dr. Sadeqi, Head of the Aryazamin Cultural Foundation, during a meeting highlighted expansion of scientific, cultural, and artistic cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan. Dr. Hussaini…
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Saudi Investors Interested in Afghanistan’s Energy, Mining Sectors
DID Press: With vast untapped mineral reserves, Afghanistan is emerging as a potential regional investment destination, as several Saudi investors have for the first time expressed interest in entering the country’s oil, gas, and mining sectors. The Taliban-run Ministry of…
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Taliban Seeking Northern Balance as Pakistan Tensions Deepen
DID Press: Mohammad Yousuf Wafa, Taliban governor of Balkh and a close aide to the group’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada traveled to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan at a time when relations between the Taliban and Pakistan have hit their lowest point.…
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Heart Health Reaches Turning Point at 17
DID Press: age 17 suggests that age 17 marks a critical turning point in human heart health. Studies show that cardiovascular well-being begins forming in adolescence, with ages 18 to 25 being vital for developing lifelong healthy habits. However, fewer than…
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UK Data Breach Killed 49 Afghanistani Colleagues
DID Press: At least 49 relatives and colleagues of Afghanistanis affected by UK Ministry of Defence mass data breach have been killed, finds a study submitted to the House of Commons Defence Committee. According to the report, of 231 people…
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Taliban Approve Trans-Afghan Railway to Boost Regional Trade
DID Press: Taliban cabinet, chaired by PM Mohammad Hassan Akhund, has approved the construction of the Trans-Afghan Railway using a 1,520mm track gauge, a decision that aligns with regional economic and geopolitical objectives while posing significant financial and security challenges.…
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