Society
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Afghanistan Embroidery Showcases a Cultural Heritage at Risk of Disappearing
DID Press: An exhibition at the SOAS Gallery in London is showcasing nearly 100 examples of Afghan embroidery, highlighting the country’s rich artistic and cultural heritage while drawing attention to traditional crafts that are increasingly at risk of disappearing. Most…
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Construction Accelerates on 51-km Qosh Tepa–Darzab Road in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban officials say construction of the 51-km Qosh Tepa–Darzab road in Afghanistan’s northern Jawzjan Province is progressing rapidly, with work underway simultaneously across three sections of the project. Valued at more than AFN 1.5 billion, the road is…
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EU Faces Rising Gas Prices as Middle East Tensions Intensify
DID Press: European gas prices have climbed to their highest level in four months as escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran fuel concerns over energy security and potential supply disruptions ahead of the winter heating season, according…
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Taliban’s Domestic Revenue Nears $14B as Development Spending Remains Below 10%
DID Press: Economic experts, citing 41 World Bank reports and official Taliban financial data, estimate that the Taliban has generated nearly $14 billion in domestic revenue since returning to power in 2021, with more than half of its annual budget…
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Australian Think Tank Warns of Intensifying Power Struggle Over Badakhshan
DID Press: An Australian think tank has warned that Badakhshan is emerging as a key battleground in the Taliban’s internal power struggle following the brief capture of Yaftal district by the Sepahiyan-e Mihan Front, highlighting growing competition over the province’s…
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Afghan Women at a Crossroads: Challenges, Resilience and the Future
DID Press: Afghan women remain at the center of one of the country’s most consequential social and political debates. Over the past decades, they have experienced dramatic shifts—from serving in senior government positions, parliament and civil society to facing sweeping…
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China Launches Direct Rail Freight Route to Afghanistan
DID Press: The first direct rail freight shipment from China to Afghanistan has arrived in Herat via Iran’s railway network and the Khaf–Herat Corridor, marking a significant step toward strengthening regional trade connectivity and eliminating the need for cargo reloading…
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Israeli Base Plan in Somaliland Raises Stakes in Rivalry With Turkey
DID Press: Israel’s reported plans to establish a major military base in Somaliland could reshape the security landscape of the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, while potentially challenging Turkey’s strategic military presence in the region. According to intelligence…
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When Politics Takes Football Hostage: The Final That Became a Battlefield of Narratives
DID Press: The 2026 World Cup final was more than a football match. For many observers, it evolved into a symbol of competing political narratives, with the result interpreted through the lens of broader geopolitical rivalries rather than sport alone.…
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EU Warns Over Maternal Health Crisis in Afghanistan
DID Press: The European Union has voiced concern over Afghanistan’s persistently high maternal mortality rate, reaffirming its commitment to supporting maternal and newborn healthcare services across the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, the European Union said its representatives,…
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