Society
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Call to Prayer in German Church Sparks Islamophobia Debate
DID Press: A video showing a Muslim reciting the Islamic call to prayer inside a church in Germany has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with some right-wing users portraying the footage as evidence of a shift in Germany’s religious…
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Pentagon Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Nearly 3 Million People
DID Press: U.S. defense officials said hackers gained unauthorized access to personal information belonging to nearly 3 million people through a personnel information system operated by the U.S. Department of Defense, affecting military personnel, civilian employees and others connected to…
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Taliban: 110 Passengers Stopped in Nimroz Human-Smuggling Operation
DID Press: Taliban security officials in Afghanistan’s Nimroz province said they have discovered three hideouts allegedly used by human smugglers in Zaranj and prevented 110 passengers from being illegally transported to neighboring countries. Mawlawi Gul Mohammad Qudrat, spokesperson for the…
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Al-Qaeda Reportedly Begins Training on Suicide Drones in Ghazni and Kunduz
DID Press: According to sources, al-Qaeda has begun training its members to operate suicide drones at three facilities in Afghanistan’s Ghazni and Kunduz provinces, with around 32 people, mostly foreign nationals, reportedly taking part in the training.The sources said the…
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Afghanistan’s Shia Religious Space Faces Growing Restrictions Under Taliban
DID Press: The repeated closure of religious, cultural, educational and service institutions associated with Afghanistan’s Shia community is raising concerns about increasing restrictions on the community’s social and religious activities. The closures of institutions including Tabyan and the Fatima al-Zahra…
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Pope Leo XIV Emphasizes Migrant Support and Social Justice During France Visit
DID Press: Pope Leo XIV has emphasized social justice, solidarity and support for migrants during his visit to France, highlighting a Christian approach that places vulnerable communities and migrants at the center of social concerns. The pope’s visit comes as…
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UK to Resume Refugee Resettlement Scheme, Prioritising Afghan Women and Palestinians
DID Press: UK is set to reopen its refugee resettlement programme, with vulnerable Afghan women and girls and Palestinian refugees among those expected to receive priority, according to reports citing Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. Under the plan, hundreds of refugees…
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Gaza Doctor Warns of Worsening Skin and Infectious Disease Outbreaks
DID Press: A dermatologist with the Palestine Red Crescent Society has warned of a significant increase in skin and infectious diseases among displaced people in the Gaza Strip, amid worsening living and health conditions. Dr. Raed Abu Serriya, a dermatology…
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UNODC Warns of Rising Organized Crime Risks in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that weakened rule of law and judicial institutions in Afghanistan since the political changes of 2021 have increased the country’s vulnerability to organized crime, drug trafficking, human trafficking and…
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Pakistan Prepares to Send First Astronaut to China’s Tiangong Space Station
DID Press: Pakistan is nearing a historic milestone in its space programme, with a final decision expected on which of two military pilots will become the country’s first astronaut to travel to China’s Tiangong Space Station. Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and…
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