Society
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Student Protests Against Modi Government Continue in India
DID Press: Thousands of students and opposition supporters rallied in New Delhi on Tuesday as protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government continued, a day after clashes between police and demonstrators demanding education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister…
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Afghanistan Air Sports Chief Killed in Bamyan Paragliding Crash
DID Press: Navid Popal, head of Afghanistan’s Air Sports Federation, has died after a paragliding accident during a training session in Bamyan Province, according to the provincial Physical Education and Sports Department. Officials said Popal was involved in a paragliding…
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Iran Allows Foreign Residents to Begin Arbaeen Pilgrimage Travel From Safar 10
DID Press: Iran has announced that foreign nationals residing in the country will be allowed to begin their Arbaeen pilgrimage travel from the 10th of Safar, alongside Iranian pilgrims, as part of efforts to ease the movement of international visitors…
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Herat Factory Produces 15 Tons of Qurut Daily for EU, US Markets
DID Press: A food production company in Afghanistan’s western Herat Province is producing 15 tons of qurut-based kashk every day and exporting its products to European countries and the United States, creating direct employment for around 200 people. Khuban Production…
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UN Warns Energy Crisis Threatens Afghanistan’s Urban Future
DID Press: United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has warned that Afghanistan’s worsening electricity shortage is undermining urban life, disrupting education and economic activity, and threatening the long-term sustainability of the country’s cities unless investment in renewable energy is accelerated.…
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Afghan Students Face Dormitory Evictions Over Visa Delays in Pakistan
DID Press: King Edward Medical University in Pakistan has instructed Afghan students, medical trainees, and other Afghan nationals living in its dormitories to vacate their accommodation within 48 hours if they have not obtained a valid visa extension, raising concerns…
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Kabul Flyover Project Reaches Major Construction Milestone
DID Press: Construction of the Baraki Intersection flyover and underpass in Kabul is advancing rapidly, with Taliban authorities reporting significant progress on one of the capital’s largest urban infrastructure projects aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving transport connectivity. According…
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Fazlur Rehman: Pakistan Facilitated US War in Afghanistan
DID Press: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), has criticized Islamabad’s past policies, saying the Pakistani government facilitated the United States’ military campaign in Afghanistan by allowing American warplanes to use the country’s airspace during the conflict.…
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Russia, North Korea Accuse US of Driving Global Security Tensions
DID Press: Russia and North Korea have accused the United States and its allies of being the primary drivers of worsening security conditions in Northeast Asia and beyond, according to a statement issued by Russia’s Foreign Ministry following talks between…
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Afghanistan Issues Flash Flood Warning for 10 Provinces Amid Heavy Rain Forecast
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, flash floods, and strong winds across 10 provinces on Tuesday, urging residents in vulnerable areas to take precautionary measures. According to the Taliban-run Ministry of…
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