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“No Afghan Entry”: US Suspends Visas to Afghan Nationals
DID Press: In the latest fallout from the recent shooting incident near the White House, the U.S. Secretary of State announced a halt to all types of visas for Afghan nationals. Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, said the…
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Signing of $100M Pharmaceutical Agreement Between Afghan, Indian Companies in Dubai
DID Press: A major $100 million pharmaceutical memorandum of understanding was signed between Afghanistan’s Rufi International Group of Companies and India’s Zydus Lifesciences, in the presence of the country’s diplomatic officials in Dubai—an initiative that follows recent Taliban government efforts…
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3 Chinese Nationals Killed in Attack from Afghanistan on Tajikistan
DID Press: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan announced that an attack involving firearms and a grenade-equipped drone was carried out from Afghan territory on the base of the Shahin SM company in Khatlon, resulting in the deaths of three…
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Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Death Toll Climbs to 55
DID Press: Hong Kong authorities announced that the death toll from a massive fire in a residential complex climbed to 55, while hundreds remain missing and dozens are injured. Initial investigations suggest that scaffolding and renovation coverings may have contributed…
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Afghan-American Community Condemns DC Shooting, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace
DID Press: A group of Afghan residents in Washington, D.C., has strongly condemned the shooting of two U.S. National Guard soldiers by an Afghan migrant, emphasizing that the incident does not reflect the views or values of the Afghan-American community.…
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Taliban: Identity Verification Services to Expand for Afghan Migrants in Iran
DID Press: Acting head of the Taliban-led Civil Registration Authority announced during a visit to Iran that the expansion of identity verification teams in various cities will increase services for Afghan migrants and accelerate the issuance of identity documents. The…
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Germany to Transfer Afghans Trapped in Pakistan as Deportation Deadline Looms
DID Press: Germany announced that it will begin transferring the majority of Afghan nationals it has accepted, who are still trapped in Pakistan, within weeks. The move comes amid Islamabad’s warning of possible deportations of these individuals by the end…
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Afghanistan Calls for Hosting Next ECO Summit in Kabul
DID Press: Nooruddin Azizi, acting Minister of Industry and Trade of Afghanistan, announced that Afghanistan is ready to host the next summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) and highlighted the country’s strategic role in regional trade. During the ECO…
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Over 382,000 Electronic ID Cards Issued in 2 months, Kabul Leading Distribution
DID Press: National Statistics and Information Authority of the Taliban-led government announced that a total of 382,074 electronic ID cards were issued to citizens during the months of (approximately September–November) this year. According to the authority, over 22,000 of these…
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EU Investing in Military Underwater Drones
DID Press: For the first time, two European countries have signed a contract worth over €100 million with the German company “EuroAtlass” to purchase autonomous underwater drones. This move reflects European governments’ increasing efforts to strengthen their defense capabilities amid…
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