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Ashraf Ghani’s Departure: End of Republic, Beginning of Multi-Generational Crises in Afghanistan
DID Press: Today (August 15) marks one of the most bitter days in Afghanistan’s modern political history: the day former President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai fled Kabul—a development that not only signaled the end of the republic, but also unleashed far-reaching…
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Corrupt UN Officials in Afghanistan Diverting Aid Through Bribes, says US Watchdog
DID Press: Corrupt UN officials in Afghanistan demanded bribes to divert humanitarian aid to favored groups, including those backed by the Taliban’s interim government, says a U.S. watchdog. The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) said senior UN officials…
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Hamas, Arab World Condemn Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ Vision
DID Press: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked outrage across the Arab world after declaring his “emotional attachment” to the vision of a “Greater Israel” and voicing support for the “voluntary migration” of Gaza’s residents. Netanyahu described the initiative as…
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Arbaeen of Imam Hussain: Reflection of Spirituality, Unity, Collective Identity of Muslims
DID Press: Arbaeen of Imam Hussain, the fortieth day after the events of Ashura, is one of the most prominent religious and cultural occasions in the Islamic world, particularly among Shia Muslims. This day commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain…
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Afghanistan, Pakistan, China to Hold Meeting in Kabul Next Week
DID Press: Following the suspension of Amir Khan Muttaqi’s trip to Pakistan, he is set to host Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, as well as Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister, in Kabul next week. The sixth…
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Taliban Leader: Religious Education Foundation for Islamic Governance
DID Press: Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban’s supreme leader, has underscored the expansion of religious education as critical to consolidating Afghanistan’s Islamic governance. Speaking at the group’s fourth cabinet meeting in Kandahar, Akhundzada urged ministers to enhance public religious awareness,…
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Afghanistan’s Economy Over Past Four Years: From Crisis to Partial Recovery Amid Ongoing Challenges
DID Press: Since the Taliban assumed power in 2021, Afghanistan has experienced severe economic hardship. The abrupt suspension of international aid, the imposition of sanctions, reduced investment, and strict social restrictions—particularly affecting women—pushed the country into a deep economic crisis.…
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Jolani’s Suit, Tie won’t Work, Minority Autonomy Guarantees Syria’s Survival
DID Press: In an article titled “How to Stabilize Syria’s Transition,” National Interests argues that the Syrian interim government must grant more autonomy to minority groups if it wants to survive and succeed. The publication notes that post-conflict transitions are…
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Rapid Urbanization Strains Afghanistan’s Infrastructure
DID Press: UN-Habitat issued a warning regarding the uncontrolled pace of urbanization in Afghanistan, particularly in Kabul, emphasizing that the country’s existing infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle such growth. In a statement, the organization highlighted that rapid, unplanned urban expansion…
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Chinese, Pakistani Officials Hold Consultations on Regional Developments
DID Press: Yue Xiaoyong, China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Affairs, met with Khalil Hashimi, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China. According to a post on his X page on Wednesday, August 13, the meeting, held yesterday, focused on exchanging views to further…
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