Society
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Jeffrey Sachs Warns Hormuz Disruption Could Paralyze Global Supply Chains
DID Press: Jeffrey Sachs, a prominent US economist and head of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, has warned that continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a severe global economic crisis. Speaking in an interview…
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Taliban Ban Import and Sale of Firecrackers Nationwide
DID Press: The authorities of the Afghanistan have announced a nationwide ban on the import, production, and sale of firecrackers, ordering customs offices to block the entry and clearance of any related shipments. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce said…
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Taliban Official: Foreign Intelligence Networks Seeking to Destabilize Afghanistan
DID Press: A senior Taliban official has warned that foreign intelligence agencies are attempting to create instability in Afghanistan, while claiming that the population remains alert and resistant to such efforts. Norullah Noori, Minister of Borders, Ethnic Affairs and Tribal…
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HRW: Taliban Restrictions on Afghan Women Extend Beyond Borders
DID Press: Human Rights Watch says restrictions imposed by the Taliban on Afghan women are no longer confined to Afghanistan and are now affecting their participation abroad, raising serious concerns over global freedom of expression for Afghan women. The organization…
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Afghan Refugees in Qatar Accuse US of Betraying Resettlement Promises
DID Press: Afghan refugees stranded in Qatar have accused the United States of abandoning its commitments, following reports that the administration of Donald Trump is considering transferring about 1,100 Afghans to Democratic Republic of the Congo or forcibly returning them…
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SCO Meeting in Moscow Stresses War-Free Afghanistan
DID Press: Deputy foreign ministers from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization met in Moscow to discuss strengthening multilateral cooperation, the situation in Afghanistan, and broader regional developments. During the meeting, participating officials underscored the importance of stability in…
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Afghan Athletes Compete at Asian Beach Games in China
DID Press: Four athletes from Afghanistan are participating in the disciplines of ju-jitsu and beach wrestling at the ongoing Asian Beach Games in Sanya, accompanied by two coaches. According to reports, two athletes are competing in ju-jitsu alongside one coach,…
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UN Urges Immediate Lifting of Girls’ Education Ban in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has once again called for the immediate lifting of the ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan, warning that more than four and a half years of restrictions have left an entire generation without…
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Dubai Home Prices Record First Decline after Post-Pandemic Boom
DID Press: According to Bloomberg, housing prices in Dubai have declined for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a notable shift in a market that had previously experienced sustained post-pandemic growth. The report indicates that Dubai’s real estate…
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France Signals Possible EU Sanctions on Israel Within Days
DID Press: Foreign minister of France has indicated that the European Union could soon approve sanctions against Israel, following a potential political shift in Hungary. The minister stated that with a change of government in Hungary and the emergence of…
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