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Afghanistan’s Population Reaches 37.2M, Official Estimates Show
DID Press: Afghanistan’s population is estimated to have reached 37.2 million people in 2026, according to figures released by the General State Intelligence and Analysis (GSIA). The latest estimates show that men make up 51 percent of the country’s population,…
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Taliban Rejects Human Rights Criticism, Accuses West of Double Standards
DID Press: Khalid Hanafi, the Taliban’s acting minister for the propagation of virtue and prevention of vice, has accused Western countries of applying “double standards” on human rights and said those responsible for violations elsewhere are now accusing Afghanistan of…
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US Intelligence Agency Begins Third Round of Workforce Cuts
DID Press: Bill Pulte, acting director of the US Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), has announced the start of the third round of workforce reductions at the agency. Pulte said in a post on the social media…
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Shehbaz Sharif: Diplomacy Only Way to Preserve Regional Peace
DID Press: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the importance of diplomacy and restraint in reducing regional tensions following a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Sharif said the two leaders discussed recent regional developments and ways to…
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World Cup 2026: Spain Beat Belgium to Set Up Semi-Final Clash With France
DID Press: Spain secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals after defeating Belgium 2-1 in a dramatic quarter-final encounter, becoming the second team to reach the final four of the tournament. Fabián Ruiz opened the scoring for…
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Cash-Filled Bags Recovered From Sewage Pit in Iraq Corruption Probe
DID Press: Iraqi authorities have reportedly recovered several bags containing cash from a sewage pit at the residence of former Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister Adnan al-Jumaili, as part of an ongoing corruption investigation. Al-Jumaili was previously arrested on allegations of…
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Calls Grow to Reopen Khatam al-Nabiyyin and Tamadon TV
DID Press: Shia Friday prayer leaders and worshippers in several Afghan provinces have called on the Taliban authorities to allow the reopening of the Khatam al-Nabiyyin Seminary and Tamadon TV, both of which were suspended nearly three weeks ago. Petitions…
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Gaza Rubble Clearance Project Estimated at $2.5B Over 10 Years
DID Press: An estimated 40 million tons of debris remain across the Gaza Strip following the war, with an international cleanup and recycling project valued at approximately $2.5 billion under consideration. According to an Israeli media report, the operation could…
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Taliban Seek Indian Cooperation on Water Management, Agricultural Modernization
DID Press: Taliban officials have called for expanded cooperation with India in water resource management, agricultural modernization, and investment, including support for a proposed project to transfer water from the Panjshir River to Kabul. Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, the Taliban-appointed…
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The Largest Funeral ceremony in History; Iran’s New Formation of Soft Power
DID Press: In a six-day period across five cities — Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala and Mashhad — the funeral ceremonies for the Martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, were held with the participation of tens of…
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