Society
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Taliban Bans Teacher’s Day Celebrations in Herat, Sparks Widespread Criticism
DID Press: Taliban’s Department of Education in Herat province has officially banned all events, programs, or celebrations of World Teacher’s Day in both public and private schools, according to a formal letter issued by the department. The directive, signed by…
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Afghanistani Activists and Political Figures in Germany Urge Unity to Save Country
DID Press: Dozens of Afghanistani political, civil, and cultural figures gathered in Detmold, Germany, to stress the need for national unity, political consensus, and a peaceful solution to Afghanistan’s ongoing crisis. The meeting, titled “Inter-Afghanistani Dialogue for Peace and Democracy”,…
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Syria Holds First Post-Assad Parliamentary Elections amid Restrictions
DID Press: Syria held its first parliamentary elections since the fall of Bashar al-Assad on Sunday, October 5, under conditions marked by significant limitations, including the exclusion of Kurdish regions and Suwayda province, a non-direct electoral system, and direct government…
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Jeffrey Sachs: China being “Punished” for Defying Washington
DID Press: Economist Jeffrey Sachs claimed that China is being targeted by the United States for failing to align its development with Washington’s expectations. Sachs argued that “China was supposed to develop in a way that was obedient to the…
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Flight Ticket Prices Soar after Internet Blackout in Afghanistan
DID Press: Following a widespread internet outage in Afghanistan, the prices of flight tickets to regional destinations have surged to unprecedented levels. After a two-day nationwide internet disruption, airfares have sharply increased as travel agencies and passengers reporting sudden rise…
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Heavy Rain and Flood Warning for 17 Afghanistan Provinces
DID Press: National Disaster Management Authority of Afghanistan has issued a weather alert warning that 17 provinces across the country are expected to experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and possible flash floods. In a statement released Sunday, the authority said that,…
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Hamas Agrees to Trump’s Ceasefire Proposal — But Lasting Peace in Palestine Possible?
DID Press: Following Hamas’s announcement of support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed ceasefire plan, DID Press Agency conducted a poll on public perceptions of the prospects for lasting peace in Palestine. The results reveal deeply divided opinions among respondents,…
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Taliban: Afghanistan’s Soil Is Not for Sale
DID Press: Following political pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump to reclaim the Bagram Air Base, the Taliban government has issued a strong response, declaring that Afghanistan’s territory “is not negotiable” and that no part of the country will…
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Afghanistan, Iran Boost Cooperation via Imam Reza International University
DID Press: In a meeting attended by Dr. Sayed Rouhollah Hussaini, Cultural Attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Afghanistan, and officials from Imam Reza International University, the sides underlined developing scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries,…
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Belgium Joins Countries Negotiating with Taliban
DID Press: Belgium, like several other European countries, decided to talk with Taliban government to facilitate the return of Afghanistani illegal migrants. Continuing efforts by some European countries to deport Afghanistani migrants, Belgium announced its intention to negotiate with the…
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