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NATO Allies Reportedly Decline Participation in Proposed Blockade of Iranian Ports
DID Press: Reuters reports that several NATO allies have said they will not take part in a proposed plan by US President Donald Trump to impose a blockade on Iranian ports. According to the report, some member states expressed concern…
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Iran’s Ambassador in Kabul Visits Dogharoun Border, Urges Faster Cargo Transit
DID Press: Iran’s ambassador in Kabul, Alireza Bikdeli, led a delegation of Iranian officials on an inspection visit to the Dogharoun–Islam Qala border crossing, according to local media reports. During the visit, the delegation reviewed ongoing projects aimed at establishing…
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Clinton: Trump Is “Mentally Unstable” Amid Escalating US Political Tensions
DID Press: Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has sharply criticized President Donald Trump, stating that he is “mentally unstable.” Clinton said political leaders must be held accountable not only for their actions but also for their rhetoric, arguing…
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UN Updates Sanctions List Details for 4 Senior Taliban Officials
DID Press: United Nations Security Council sanctions committee has updated identifying information for four senior members of the Taliban already listed under its sanctions regime. The review covers Mohammad Hassan Akhund, the Taliban’s prime minister, Abdul Ghani Baradar, deputy prime…
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Bamyan Education Dispute Over Jafari Fiqh Continues Amid Conflicting Claims
DID Press: Uncertainty persists in Bamyan over the status of Jafari jurisprudence instruction in schools and religious institutions following conflicting statements from local authorities and the Taliban. The Shia Ulema Council of Bamyan said a recent meeting with education officials…
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US Congress Rocked by Scandals as 2 Lawmakers Resign, 2 Face Expulsion Risk
DID Press: Two members of US House of Representatives resigned on Monday amid escalating misconduct allegations, while two others are facing potential expulsion, deepening political turmoil in Washington. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic lawmaker from California, stepped down following allegations of…
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Uzbek Delegation Expands Trade Outreach in Kabul and Herat
DID Press: An official delegation from Uzbekistan’s Andijan region, led by Governor Shuhratbek Abdurahmanov, visited Afghanistan to expand trade, investment, and cultural cooperation, focusing on market access, export growth, and new bilateral partnerships. The visit aims to assess Afghanistan’s market…
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Taliban Minister Holds Talks with Islamic Scholars from Multiple Countries
DID Press: Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development of Taliban announced that its minister, Mullah Abdul Latif Mansoor, met with a number of Islamic scholars from various Muslim countries. According to the ministry’s statement, the two sides discussed strengthening the…
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Pakistani Rocket Attacks Target Asadabad in Afghanistan’s Kunar Province
DID Press: Local sources in Kunar Province report that areas surrounding the city of Asadabad came under rocket fire from Pakistani forces on Monday evening. According to residents, several rockets were launched toward residential neighborhoods on the outskirts of the…
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Australia Appoints 1st Woman as Army Chief with Afghanistan Service Record
DID Press: Government of Australia has announced the appointment of the first woman to lead its army in the institution’s 125-year history. According to the official statement, Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will assume the role of Chief of Army in…
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