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First Iran–Afghanistan Passenger Train Departs from Mashhad to Herat
DID Press: The first passenger train between Iran and Afghanistan departed on Wednesday, October 15, from Mashhad’s Tappeh Salam station to Rozanak station in Herat Province, Afghanistan, marking a new milestone in regional connectivity. Earlier, Amir Tavakoli-Roudi, a member of…
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Afghanistan–India Trade Surpasses $1B, Says Taliban FM
DID Press: Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, said that annual trade between Afghanistan and India has exceeded one billion dollars, underscoring what he described as “a promising trajectory” in bilateral economic relations. Muttaqi made the remarks during a…
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German Lawmaker Urges for Mediation in Taliban–Pakistan Border Conflict
DID Press: A senior German politician has urged an immediate halt to escalating border clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistan, calling for urgent mediation to prevent the crisis from spiraling further out of control. Hannah Neumann, a member of the…
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Taliban Enforce Nighttime Internet Blackouts in Kabul
DID Press: Residents of the Afghanistan capital say fiber-optic internet services are being deliberately shut down overnight in several districts of the city, reportedly under instructions from Taliban security authorities seeking to tighten control over digital communications. Local sources in…
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Sharm el-Sheikh Summit Exposes the Depth of Arab Political Dependence
DID Press: Sharm el-Sheikh summit, where U.S. President Donald Trump and several Arab and Islamic leaders signed a Gaza ceasefire agreement, was not merely a diplomatic gesture to end the war — it was a striking reflection of the region’s…
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Afghanistan Begins Polio Vaccination Drive in Kunar, Nuristan and Laghman
DID Press: “Polio-Free Afghanistan” health initiative announced a new vaccination campaign targeting children in three eastern provinces — Kunar, Nuristan, and Laghman. According to the organization, the drive is set to begin next week and will use a combination of…
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Kabul and Tashkent Eye Chabahar in Boosting Regional Trade
DID Press: As US sanctions cast uncertainty over the future of Iran’s Chabahar Port, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have emphasized its importance for expanding regional trade and access to global markets, particularly India. Following Washington’s decision to revoke the waiver on…
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Sikhs, Hindus Reject Taliban’s Call to Return, Citing Lack of Safety, Rights
DID Press: Members of Afghanistan’s Sikh and Hindu communities have rejected Taliban government’s recent invitation to return to the country, saying going back under current conditions is “impossible and meaningless” without security guarantees, religious freedom, and basic rights. Taliban’s acting…
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‘You Are Not Alone’: Taliban Express Solidarity with Palestinian Resistance
DID Press: As a ceasefire takes effect in Gaza Strip, accounts affiliated with Afghanistan’s Taliban government have released a video message from Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people. In the video, Haqqani assures Palestinians that “the…
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Tehran Condemns Trump’s Remarks in Knesset as ‘Baseless and Shameful’
DID Press: Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump in Israel’s Knesset, describing his accusations against Tehran as “groundless, irresponsible, and shameful.” The ministry said Washington has “no moral authority” to judge Iran. In an…
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