Society
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LDS Church Deepens Rift With Trump Administration
DID Press: The growing absence of leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at White House-backed religious events has emerged as the latest sign of an expanding divide between the influential faith institution and the administration of…
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Taliban Leader Eid Message Stresses Sharia Implementation, Protection of Islamic System
DID Press: The leader of Afghanistan’s Taliban administration, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has used his Eid al-Adha message to call for obedience to the group’s directives, full implementation of its interpretation of Islamic law, and support for the ruling system, while urging…
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EU-Backed Initiative Creates 53 Local Businesses in Bamyan
DID Press: The European Union delegation in Afghanistan announced progress in a community development initiative in Yakawlang district of Bamyan province, following a meeting with a group of women entrepreneurs. According to information released by the mission, the program—implemented in…
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Massive Havana Rally Denounces US Actions Against Raúl Castro
DID Press: Tens of thousands of Cubans gathered in Havana to protest against United States actions targeting Raúl Castro and to condemn Washington’s longstanding sanctions on Cuba. According to reports, more than 250,000 people attended the rally held Friday at…
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Kazakhstan Grain Exports to Afghanistan More Than Double
DID Press: Kazakhstan has recorded a sharp increase in grain exports to Afghanistan, with shipments more than doubling compared to the previous year, according to Kazakhstan Railways. Official figures released by Kazakh media show the country’s total grain exports rose…
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Afghanistan Summons Tourism Firms Over Illegal Work Visa Sales
DID Press: Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs says it has summoned several tourism and pilgrimage companies over allegations of involvement in the illegal issuance and sale of foreign work visas, including for Turkey. According to the ministry, a number…
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Afghanistan Allocates AFN 12M for Kandahar Cricket Stadium Upgrade
DID Press: Afghanistan Cricket Board has announced the launch of new development projects at the Kandahar Cricket Stadium aimed at improving infrastructure, security, and spectator facilities. Officials said construction work has officially begun on several infrastructure upgrades, including a perimeter…
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Internal Strain Reported in Pakistan Security Forces in Border Regions
DID Press: Recent reports from Pakistan’s tribal areas and Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province indicate growing internal strain within security forces, with mass resignations among police personnel in Bajaur and attempted departures by soldiers in Bannu. The Pakistani military has long…
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Afghan Refugee Children in Pakistan Struggle to Access Education
DID Press: Thousands of Afghan refugee children in Pakistan are being deprived of formal education due to lack of identity documents and school registration papers, according to new reports. Official figures show that only around 28 percent of Afghan refugee…
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Balochistan Liberation Army Forms Women’s Unit
DID Press: The separatist armed group Baloch Liberation Army has publicly revealed the identity of a female commander for the first time, identifying her as “Shainaaz Baloch” and releasing images and details of its newly formed women’s unit. According to…
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