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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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Five Flood Protection Projects Launched in Kandahar’s Spin Boldak District
DID Press: Local authorities have announced the launch of five disaster mitigation projects in Spin Boldak District, aimed at reducing flood risks and improving local infrastructure. According to the provincial disaster preparedness authority, the projects are being implemented with AFN…
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Arbaeen Ceremonies Held Across Kandahar Mosques and Religious Centers
DID Press: Arbaeen mourning ceremonies commemorating Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) were held with large participation of devotees at mosques and religious gatherings across Kandahar, where participants honored the memory of the Karbala martyrs and received hospitality from organizers.…
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US Strategic Oil Reserve Depletion Outpaces Commercial Stocks Threefold
DID Press: Official data covering the period from February 6 to August 3, 2026, indicate that the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has been depleted at a rate more than three times faster than commercial crude oil inventories, bringing emergency…
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Islamic Jihad: US Political Backing Is Fueling Continuation of Gaza War
DID Press: A senior official of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad has claimed that Israel is continuing its military operations in the Gaza Strip with political support from the United States. Ismail al-Sindawi, a senior leader of the movement, said Palestinian…
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Italy, UNESCO Launch Emergency Restoration of Mazar-e-Sharif Shrine
DID Press: Italy, in partnership with UNESCO, has launched an emergency conservation and stabilization project for the historic Shrine of Hazrat Ali following structural damage caused by last year’s 6.3-magnitude earthquake. According to the Italian Embassy, the project aims to…
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US Prison System Holds Nearly 1.9 Million Inmates Amid Mounting Operational Challenges
DID Press: United States operates one of the world’s largest prison systems, housing nearly 1.9 million inmates in more than 5,000 correctional facilities, while facing growing challenges including staff shortages, prison overcrowding and rising violence. According to the Bureau of…
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