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Afghan Boxer Wins WBC Title in Washington
DID press: A young Afghan boxer has claimed the 55-kg championship belt after defeating his American opponent in a World Boxing Council (WBC) event held in Washington, D.C. Zaki Hakimzada, a prominent Afghan boxing athlete, secured a decisive victory over…
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Israeli “Predator” Spyware Used against Pakistani Human Rights Defender
DID Press: A new investigation has found that Intellexa, the Israeli company behind the “Predator” spyware, continues operating despite international sanctions and has deployed its advanced surveillance tools against various targets, including individuals in Pakistan. Predator is a “one-click” spyware…
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Suspicious Drone Noticed Over 3 Provinces North of Kabul
DID Press: Residents of Kapisa, Parwan, and Panjshir provinces have reported the presence of an unidentified drone flying over these areas, though its origin and purpose remain unknown. On Sunday morning, Dec 7, an unidentified drone entered Kapisa’s airspace from…
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Germany Urges Israel to Halt West Bank Annexation Plans
DID Press: During a visit to Jordan, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Israel to refrain from any actions that may lead to the annexation of the West Bank. “We must keep the path to a Palestinian state open. Therefore,…
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Potential Closure of Afghanistan’s Embassy in Australia
DID Press: Following announcement of Afghanistan ambassador’s credentials will not be renewed in Australia, thousands of Afghan migrants are expressing concern over the future of consular services and their rights. Afghanistan citizens residing in Australia are reportedly in a state…
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From Nobel to FIFA Medal: Why Infantino Created Unprecedented Award for Trump
DID Press: In one of the most controversial moments in football history, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) awarded U.S. President Donald Trump the inaugural “FIFA Peace Award”—a prize that did not previously exist—during the 2026 World Cup draw…
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Migration Tragedy in Greece: 17 Refugees Dead off Crete
DID Press: Greek Coast Guard reported the discovery of 17 refugee bodies in a boat near Crete island. Two other passengers survived and said the vessel lost control due to a storm and rough sea conditions. The victims and survivors…
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EU Pledges €2M to Support Vulnerable Afghan Returnees
DID Press: European Union (EU) signed a €2 million agreement with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Afghanistan to launch an urgent program assisting vulnerable Afghans returning from Iran and Pakistan. The aid focuses…
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Global, Regional Rivalries Drive Insecurity along Tajikistan-Afghanistan Border
DID Press: Political analyst Hashim Nikvarz warned that global and regional rivalries, particularly west’s efforts to limit China’s influence in Central Asia, are fueling insecurity along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border. Nikvarz noted that recent attacks targeting Chinese nationals in Tajikistan’s Darwaz…
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Taliban Higher Education Minister’s Trip to Iran: Concerns and Hopes
DID Press: Afghan academic community emphasized that it does not seek symbolic memoranda of understanding without enforcement guarantees from the Taliban delegation; rather, it expects tangible outcomes that bring fundamental, positive changes to the country’s higher education system, particularly reopening…
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