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Afghanistan National Resistance Council Welcomes UN Human Rights Resolution
DID Press: The Supreme National Resistance Council for the Salvation of Afghanistan welcomed a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution addressing the human rights situation in Afghanistan, calling it a reflection of the “harsh and painful reality” faced by Afghanistan…
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Iran Urges More Global Funding to Support Afghanistani Refugees
DID Press: Iran has called on the international community to provide stronger financial backing for its programs supporting Afghanistani refugees, citing the country’s long-standing humanitarian role despite economic sanctions. Sayed Mohammad Bathaee, Iran’s deputy interior minister and head of Social…
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Gold Hits Record $4,018 per Ounce on Safe-Haven Demand
DID Press: Global gold prices surpassed $4,000 per ounce for the first time on Wednesday, reaching a record $4,018, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainty. Gold had climbed to $3,990 overnight and added another $38 in early trading,…
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Judge Shot Dead in Tirana Courtroom; Suspect Arrested
DID Press: A defendant shot and killed a judge during an appeal court hearing in Albania’s capital, Tirana, in a rare act of violence inside a courtroom. Two other people were wounded. Police arrested the gunman. Local media reported that…
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Facebook, Instagram Access Disrupted in Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif
DID Press: Access to Facebook and Instagram was disrupted on Wednesday in Afghanistan’s Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif cities, said local residents, in what appears to be a widening restriction on social media platforms. Users reported being unable to access the two…
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Irregular Rains and Cold Wave Threaten Children in Afghanistan, warns UNICEF
DID Press: As winter approaches and irregular rainfall intensifies across Afghanistan, UNICEF has warned that Afghanistan children face growing risks from floods, infectious diseases, and severe cold. The United Nations Children’s Fund said millions of children in Afghanistan are now…
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EU Ready to Support Housing and Job for Afghanistani Returnees
DID Press: Veronika Buskovic-Pohar, European Union Chargé d’Affaires in Afghanistan, announced that EU is prepared to assist in building housing and creating employment opportunities for Afghanistan migrants returning to the country. According to a statement released by Arg (Afghanistan Presidential…
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Lavrov: West Should End Confrontation, Help Rebuild Afghanistan
DID Press: Speaking at the opening of 7th Moscow Format Consultative Meeting on Afghanistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called on Western countries to refrain from confrontational policies and take responsibility for rebuilding Afghanistan and repair the damage inflicted on…
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Taliban: Afghanistan’s Territorial Integrity Policy Crystal Clear
DID Press: Following recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Bagram Airbase, Taliban’s ambassador in Moscow emphasized that there is no cause for concern and that the group’s policy on Afghanistan’s territorial integrity is firm and transparent. Gul Hassan,…
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3 Blasts Near French PM’s Office in Paris
DID Press: Three explosions occurred near France’s Prime Minister office in Paris, setting a van on fire, reported sources. The blasts took place as outgoing PM Sébastien Lecornu was scheduled to hold a meeting at the location. The cause of…
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