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4.9 Magnitude Quake Strikes Eastern Afghanistan
DID Press: An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter scale has struck eastern Afghanistan at a depth of 120 kilometers. According to the Indian National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 120 km…
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Dogharoon: Eastern Trade Highway on Path to Development and Investment
DID Press: Governor of Taybad district stressed the strategic importance of Dogharoon border, calling it a vital trade artery between Iran and Afghanistan. He urged the development of infrastructure to attract investors to free trade zone at this border crossing.…
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Belgium Recognizes State of Palestine
DID Press: Belgian PM Bart De Wever announced that Belgium has joined the group of countries that officially recognize the State of Palestine. Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the Belgian Prime Minister said: “Belgium is sending…
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Suwayda Declares Independence; Former Israeli Minister Announces Formation of “Druze State”
DID Press: Ayoub Kara, a Druze politician and former member of the Israeli Knesset, announced the independence of Suwayda from Syria during a conference in Paris, declaring September 21, 2025, as the “historic day of separation” from Damascus. The announcement…
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Can Global Recognition Save Gaza?
DID Press: For nearly eight decades, the Palestinian issue has remained one of the most complex geopolitical crises in the Middle East. The displacement of Palestinians and the continued Israeli occupation have been central drivers of instability in the region.…
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Iran and Afghanistan Strengthen Scientific, Elite Tourism Cooperation
DID Press: Continuing efforts to expand scientific and cultural interactions between Iran and Afghanistan, Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Kabul and the leadership of “Afghan Event” and “Afghan Travel” companies have reached an agreement to collaborate on the organization of first…
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UN General Assembly: “Al-Shara” Attends, Taliban Absent
DID Press: Ahmed al-Shara (Joulani), head of Syria’s interim government, made history by attending UN General Assembly, breaking a nearly six-decade absence of high-level Syrian officials at the international body. Since 1967, no senior Syrian representative had participated in the…
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Shahbaz Sharif: Dialogue with India Possible only on Basis of Equality
DID Press: Pakistani PM Shahbaz Sharif, speaking to the Pakistani diaspora in London, reiterated the key to regional peace lies in resolving Kashmir issue, and that Islamabad is ready to engage with New Delhi only on the basis of equality.…
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Taliban Requests Japan to Resume Kabul Water Supply Project
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Economy announced that officials have requested Japan to restart work on the water supply project for New Kabul City. In a statement, the ministry said that Qari Din Mohammad Hanif, Minister of Economy, and Dr.…
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Austria: Talks with Taliban Not Mean Legitimacy
DID Press: Austrian Chancellor Christian Stöcker said any negotiations with Taliban do not equate to recognition of the group. Stöcker said that recent discussions between Austrian officials and Taliban representatives in Vienna were purely technical, aimed at facilitating the return…
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