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17 Killed in Twin Terror Attacks Across Pakistan
DID Press: At least 17 security personnel were killed and 23 others injured in two separate terrorist attacks targeting police and military forces in Pakistan’s Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, according to local authorities. The coordinated attacks claimed the lives…
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Former Afghan Minister: Taliban Faces Collapse Over Public Divide
DID Press: Former Afghan Minister of Information and Culture Abdul Bari Jahani has warned that the Taliban’s continued confrontation with the aspirations and values of the Afghan people will ultimately lead to the group’s downfall, arguing that national symbols cannot…
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Afghan Auto Traders Explore Uzbekistan Market
DID Press: A delegation of more than 30 Afghan automotive traders has traveled to Uzbekistan to explore opportunities for expanding imports of Uzbek-made vehicles into the Afghan market. According to Uzbek media reports, the visit was organized by the Chamber…
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EU Rejects US Proposal for Joint Hormuz Patrols
DID Press: European allies have rejected a U.S. proposal to establish joint naval patrols in the Strait of Hormuz, saying they would consider participating only if a lasting ceasefire with Iran is achieved, according to a report by Politico. The…
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Taliban Prioritizes Regional Economic Integration
DID Press: Taliban says strengthening regional partnerships through economic cooperation, trade, and connectivity remains a central pillar of its foreign policy as Afghanistan seeks closer engagement with neighboring countries. Speaking on the Taliban’s regional strategy, spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghanistan…
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Gender Bias Persists in Afghanistan as Baby Girls Face Family Rejection
DID Press: Deep-rooted gender discrimination continues to affect families in Afghanistan’s Zabul Province, where the birth of a baby girl is still viewed by some households as a source of shame rather than celebration, exposing mothers and daughters to neglect,…
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WHO Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis After Afghanistan Floods
DID Press: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a deepening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan following recent flash floods, saying widespread damage to homes, infrastructure, and health facilities has increased the urgent need for humanitarian assistance. The WHO said…
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Security Crisis Deepens in Pakistan’s Balochistan Amid Attacks and Kidnappings
DID Press: Pakistan’s Balochistan province is facing a growing security crisis as authorities impose curfews in parts of the region following a surge in militant attacks, with reports of killings, kidnappings, and attacks on transport vehicles. Local officials announced a…
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Taliban’s Governance Paradox: Driving Out Experts While Seeking Foreign Expertise
DID Press: Taliban’s recent appeal to Turkey for university professors and medical specialists has highlighted a growing contradiction in Afghanistan’s governance model: seeking foreign expertise while policies implemented by the authorities have contributed to the weakening of the country’s own…
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US, China and India Dominate Global Oil Consumption in 2025
DID Press: Global oil consumption reached 103 million barrels per day in 2025, marking a 1.3% increase from the previous year, with the United States, China, and India accounting for 41% of worldwide demand, according to new statistical reports. The…
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