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Kabul, Tehran Discuss Expanding Trade and Easing Visa Procedures
DID Press: Afghanistan and Iran have discussed expanding economic cooperation, increasing bilateral trade, and addressing transit challenges during a meeting between Iranian diplomatic officials and the governor of Herat province. Iran’s Deputy Ambassador to Kabul, Seyed Hassan Mortazavi, accompanied by…
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14 Nations Reject Israeli Measures in Jerusalem, Defend Status of Al-Aqsa Mosque
DID Press: Foreign ministers from 14 countries have strongly condemned Israeli policies aimed at altering the Arab, Islamic, and Christian identity of Jerusalem, according to a joint statement issued after the Jerusalem Conference in Jordan. The statement rejected Israeli actions…
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Abdul El-Sayed’s Rise Highlights Growing Muslim Influence in US Politics
DID Press: The Michigan Senate race has emerged as one of the most closely watched political contests in the United States following Senator Gary Peters’ decision to step aside, with Republican Mike Rogers facing Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim…
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Afghanistan Seek First Win Against New Zealand After Draw With Russia
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national futsal team will face New Zealand today in their fourth and final match of the Continental Futsal Championship 2026, aiming to secure their first victory after earning their opening point with a draw against Russia. Afghanistan,…
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UN: ISIS Continues to Pose a Major Global Security Threat
DID Press: A senior United Nations official has warned that the Islamic State continues to pose a serious threat to international peace and security despite sustained global counterterrorism efforts. Addressing a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, Olguljeren Nyazberdiyeva,…
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The Nation: US Still Holds Significant Influence Over Afghanistan After Withdrawal
DID Press: Pakistan’s The Nation newspaper says the United States continues to wield significant influence over developments in Afghanistan despite its military withdrawal, arguing that Washington retains leverage through financial, diplomatic, and institutional mechanisms. In a recent analysis, The Nation…
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Pakistan Warns UNSC That Afghanistan Has Become a Haven for Terrorist Groups
DID Press: Pakistan has renewed its warning at the United Nations Security Council over the presence of militant groups in Afghanistan, alleging that they are using safe havens inside the country to threaten regional security. Addressing a Security Council meeting…
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Taliban Face Criticism as Shia Parties Warn Over Property Seizure
DID Press: Two Afghan Shia political groups have criticized the Taliban over what they describe as growing religious and civil restrictions and warned against the seizure of properties, particularly the Omid Sabz Township in western Kabul. The Supreme Council of…
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Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce Allocates AFN $7.5M Aid for Nuristan Flood Victims
DID Press: Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) has allocated 7.585 million Afghanis in financial assistance to families affected by recent floods in Nuristan province. The assistance was provided during a visit by a high-level ACCI delegation to Nuristan…
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44 Children Among Victims as 112 Members of Gaza Family Buried Nearly 3 Years After Airstrike
DID Press: Thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza City have attended the funeral of 112 members of the Abu Sharia family, whose remains were recovered from the rubble of a building destroyed in a November 2023 Israeli airstrike, nearly three…
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