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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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Afghanistan Face Tough Test Against Russia in Continental Futsal Championship
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national futsal team will face one of the tournament favorites, Russia, today (Wednesday) in their third match of the Continental Futsal Championship 2026. After defeats against Thailand and Vietnam, Afghanistan are hoping to deliver a stronger performance…
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Japan-Funded $2M Water Projects Agreement Signed for Nangarhar
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Water and Energy has announced the signing of a $2 million agreement with Japan’s PMS Institute to implement water management projects in Spin Ghar district of Nangarhar province. Under the agreement, 10 check dams, three…
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Pakistan Loses Billions as Afghanistan Border Trade Shutdown Continues
DID Press: Pakistan has suffered nearly $1 billion in losses to its exporters due to the continued suspension of trade with Afghanistan over the past 10 months, according to Ziaul Haq Sarhadi, senior vice president of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Joint Chamber…
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EU Allocates €11M to Strengthen Afghanistan’s Veterinary Sector
DID Press: European Union has announced an €11 million funding package to strengthen Afghanistan’s veterinary services, improve animal health, enhance food security and support climate-resilient livelihoods. The EU Delegation to Afghanistan announced the funding during the Afghanistan Veterinary Workforce Development…
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