Society
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Iran’s Regional Vision Challenges US-Led Order in Middle East
DID Press: A report cited by Fox News says a new geopolitical trend is emerging in the Middle East, in which the Islamic Republic of Iran is seeking to strengthen its regional influence through the concept of a “new Islamic…
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Taliban Enacts Law on Reviewing Property of Absent Persons
DID Press: Ministry of Justice of the Taliban administration announced that a new law on the review of movable and immovable property belonging to absent individuals has been officially published in the government gazette and brought into force after approval…
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Pakistan Resumes Deportations of Afghan Migrants; 44 Shops Closed in Khyber
DID Press: Authorities in Pakistan have resumed the deportation of Afghan migrants following the Eid holidays in Khyber District, alongside enforcement actions that included the closure of dozens of shops, according to local reports. Official Pakistani sources said the repatriation…
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Eid Traffic Accidents in Eastern Afghanistan Leave 22 Dead and Injured
DID Press: Authorities in eastern Afghanistan provinces of Kunar and Nuristan reported that a series of traffic accidents during Eid al-Adha holidays left a total of 22 people killed and injured. Local traffic officials in Kunar said multiple road accidents…
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Former US Federal Reserve Chair Warns of Economic Instability and Erosion of Public Trust
DID Press: Jerome Powell has warned that increasing political pressure on central banking decisions could undermine institutional independence, weaken public confidence, and threaten long-term economic stability. Speaking at the “John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award 2026” ceremony, Powell said…
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Khalilzad Warns US Relies on China for Critical Drug Supplies
DID Press: Former US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has warned that the United States remains dependent on China for the supply of certain essential medicines and called for an urgent strategy to reduce this reliance. In a statement,…
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NRC Chief: Children’s Textbooks Found Under Rubble of Recent Strikes in Iran
DID Press: Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Jan Egeland, has warned that children affected by recent bombardments in Iran are facing severe psychological trauma and urgent humanitarian needs. During a visit to a damaged residential complex in Tehran,…
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Afghan Officials Condemn Call for Afghan IDs for Pakistani Pashtuns
DID Press: Remarks by Pakistani opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai urging Pakistani Pashtuns to obtain Afghan national identity documents have triggered strong reactions in Afghanistan, with critics warning against cross-border ethnic nationalism and political exploitation of identity issues. Achakzai recently…
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Taliban Welcomes China’s Expanded Role in UN Afghanistan File
DID Press: Taliban administration has welcomed China’s expanded role in managing Afghanistan-related discussions and draft resolutions at the United Nations, describing it as an opportunity for a more balanced assessment of the country’s situation. Zabihullah Mujahid said the transfer of…
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Iran Issues New Enrollment Rules for Foreign Students in Schools
DID Press: Ministry of Education of Iran has issued updated guidelines for the enrollment of foreign students for the 2025–26 academic year, introducing stricter documentation and registration procedures for migrant children. Under the new directive, only students holding valid documents…
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