Society
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Afghanistan Shias Demand Reopening of Seminary and Tamadon TV
DID Press: Shia worshippers across several Afghan provinces have signed a petition calling for the reopening of the Khatam al-Nabiyyin Seminary and the resumption of broadcasts by Tamadon TV, following continued restrictions on the two institutions. According to reports, the…
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Afghanistan’s Cultivated Farmland Expands by 10% in 2026
DID Press: Afghanistan’s cultivated agricultural land increased by 10.2 percent in 2026 compared with the previous year, reaching more than 3 million hectares, according to the General Directorate of Statistics and Information under the Taliban administration. The agency reported that…
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NYT: Washington No Longer Leads Global Order
DID Press: The New York Times has argued that recent U.S. policies have weakened Washington’s global standing, prompting many of its traditional allies to reduce their security and economic dependence on the United States. In an analysis examining the foreign…
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Taliban Cut Corporate and Private Hospital Tax Rate to 10 Percent
DID Press: Taliban administration has announced a reduction in taxes across four economic sectors, lowering the income tax rate for companies and private hospitals to 10 percent, excluding mining companies. Abdul Salam Hanafi, the Taliban’s deputy prime minister for administrative…
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US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies After Sudden Illness
DID Press: The office of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has announced that the Republican lawmaker died following a “brief and sudden illness.” No further details about the nature of his illness or the circumstances surrounding his death were immediately released.…
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Netherlands Warns of Hunger and Migration Risks Amid US-Iran Conflict
DID Press: Netherlands has expressed concern over the renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, warning that prolonged conflict could worsen global food shortages and trigger a new wave of migration. The Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development…
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Afghanistan’s Carpet Industry Expands Global Market Reach
DID Press: Afghanistan’s handmade carpet industry has expanded its global reach, with carpets now being exported to 37 countries, according to officials from the Afghan Carpet Producers and Exporters Union. The union’s officials said the carpet sector remains one of…
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World Cup 2026: England and Argentina Reach Semi-Finals
DID Press: England and Argentina secured their places in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after impressive victories over Norway and Switzerland respectively. The results completed the line-up for the final four teams competing for the world title.…
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WHO Warns Closure of 150 Health Centers Threatens Polio Fight in Afghanistan
DID Press: World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the closure of more than 150 health facilities across Afghanistan since the beginning of 2026 has significantly reduced access to essential healthcare services and poses a serious threat to ongoing polio…
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Pakistan Hosts OIC Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment
DID Press: Pakistan is hosting the ninth Ministerial Conference of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Women today (Sunday), bringing together representatives from the bloc’s 57 member states to discuss strategies for advancing women’s economic, social, and political empowerment.…
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