Society
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Hekmatyar’s Son: Taliban Uses Religion to Marginalize Women
DID Press: Habib-ur-Rahman Hekmatyar has accused the Taliban of using religious interpretations to justify the exclusion of women from public life, arguing that the group’s policies reflect an extremist reading of Islam rather than mainstream Islamic teachings. In a post…
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Cross-Border Mourning Signals Islamic Unity
DID Press: The funeral ceremonies for the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khameneie in Tehran, Qom, Najaf, and Karbala were presented as more than a farewell to a political and religious leader, with supporters describing the…
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Iraqi Lawmaker: Mass Funeral Processions Have Angered Trump
DID Press: Iraqi lawmaker Faleh Al-Khazali said the large funeral processions held in Iran and Iraq have angered U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the public turnout as a sign of growing regional solidarity. Al-Khazali said millions of people who took…
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WHO: Funding Crisis Shuts 150 Health Centers in Afghanistan
DID Press: World Health Organization has warned that a severe funding shortfall has forced the closure or suspension of 150 health facilities across Afghanistan, putting access to essential healthcare for 14.4 million people at serious risk. According to the WHO,…
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Haqqani, UNHCR Discuss Support for Afghan Refugees
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister, met with UN refugee officials to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees and ways to strengthen cooperation on humanitarian assistance and support for returnees. According to a statement from the Taliban’s…
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UK Calls for Iran-US Ceasefire Amid Rising Tensions
DID Press: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for an immediate return to a ceasefire between Iran and United States, warning that continued escalation could increase economic pressures on citizens in the United Kingdom. Starmer said recent developments have…
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Funeral Prayer Details Announced for Martyred Leader at Razavi Holy Shrine
DID Press: Astan Quds Razavi has announced details of the funeral and burial ceremonies for the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, stating that the funeral prayer will be held at the Imam Reza (AS) Holy Shrine following the procession.…
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Karzai Condemns Continued Ban on Afghan Girls’ University Entrance Exam
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has expressed regret over the continued exclusion of girls from the national university entrance exam (Kankor), stressing that Afghanistan’s development depends on the educational participation of both girls and boys. Karzai made the…
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Global Media Cover Iran Leader’s Funeral Procession in Iraq
DID Press: Regional and international media outlets have widely covered the funeral procession of the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in Iraq, highlighting the large crowds that gathered in Najaf and the participation of mourners…
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Islam Qala Port Development Plan Finalized and Signed
DID Press: Local Taliban officials in Herat Province have announced the finalization and signing of a detailed development plan for the Islam Qala Port, aimed at improving infrastructure, organizing trade facilities, and expanding transport services at the key border crossing…
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