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Afghanistan Facing New Migration Wave Amid Health Crisis
DID Press: Afghanistan is confronting a growing humanitarian emergency as hundreds of healthcare facilities close and millions are left without access to medical services, according to international observers. International Crisis Group (ICG) warns that continued reductions in foreign aid and…
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Unidentified Drones Over Kabul Spark Speculation on Possible US Military Return
DID Press: Multiple unidentified drones were seen flying over Afghanistan capital on Saturday morning, fueling speculation about renewed foreign military activity as the Taliban government remains silent and nationwide internet blackouts continue for a second consecutive day. Residents in northern…
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US Sanctions on Chabahar Port ‘Ineffective,’ Says Iran’s Envoy to Kabul
DID Press: Alireza Bikdeli, Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Kabul, has dismissed the impact of recent U.S. sanctions on Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port, saying the pressure has instead strengthened Tehran’s determination to expand regional transit cooperation. Speaking to an Afghanistan media…
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Hamas Accepts Trump’s Proposal for Ceasefire in Gaza
DID Press: Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) has given a positive response to a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump to halt the ongoing war in Gaza Strip. Trump, reposting Hamas’s statement on his social media platforms, wrote: “Based on the…
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Balkh–Herat Railway: Afghanistan’s Major Step Toward Regional Connectivity
DID Press: Afghanistan has taken a significant step toward becoming a regional transit hub with the ongoing construction of 561-kilometer Balkh–Herat railway, one of the country’s largest infrastructure projects. The railway will connect Mazar-e-Sharif in northern Afghanistan with Herat in…
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Afghanistan Resumes CASA-1000 Project, Strengthening Role as Regional Energy Hub
DID Press: The regional CASA-1000 electricity transmission project is resuming after a two-year pause. This initiative, which will transfer surplus electricity from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to Pakistan, will establish Afghanistan as a key energy corridor in the region and generate…
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Pakistan Urges End to Israel’s Brutal Seizure of Global Sumud Convoy
DID Press: Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, reacted to the Israeli military’s seizure of several ships from the “Global Sumud” humanitarian convoy, calling for an immediate halt to this violent behavior and the urgent release of all detained activists. He…
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Key Outcomes of Recent Anti-Taliban Meeting in Islamabad
DID Press: The recent meeting of anti-Taliban opposition groups in Islamabad, although overshadowed by news of internet shutdown in Afghanistan, sent significant messages to Taliban government. Held on October 8–9 under the title “Towards Unity and Trust,” the event was…
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Afghanistan Internet Shutdown Disrupts Trade with Pakistan at Torkham
DID Press: A sudden internet shutdown in Afghanistan on Wednesday severely disrupted bilateral trade with Pakistan at Torkham border crossing, causing significant problems for hundreds of traders, customs officials, and truck drivers. According to Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper, sources in Torkham…
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G7: Afghanistan Needs Inclusive Government, Respect for Women’s Rights
DID Press: In a two-day meeting held in London from September 29-30, special envoys on Afghanistan, along with representatives from G7 member said, the European Union, and several international partners, underscored the need for inclusive governance, respect for women’s and…
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