Society
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Trump Not Reliable, Europeans Tell Zelensky
DID Press: German magazine Der Spiegel reported that an audio recording of conversations between European officials and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicates a lack of trust in U.S. President Donald Trump among Europe’s leaders. According to the report, although European…
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India Surpasses Japan to Become World’s Fourth-Largest Economy
DID Press: India has officially surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, with gross domestic product reaching USD 4.18 trillion, according to government figures and international media assessments. Analysts say India is now on track to rank third globally…
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Kabul Launches Standard City Address System with 185 New Street Signs
DID Press: Kabul’s municipality says it has installed 185 large street guide signs across 12 districts of the capital as part of a wider plan to introduce a standardized city addressing system, with installation in secondary streets now accelerating. According…
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UN: Taliban Govern Afghanistan Through 470 Decrees, 79 Target Women
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that since regaining power, the Taliban has issued at least 470 decrees, 79 of which impose direct restrictions on women and girls. These measures have profoundly altered Afghanistan’s…
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Afghanistan Leads Iranian Printing Product Exports with 110% Growth
DID Press: Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance reports a significant surge in printing product exports to Afghanistan during the first nine months of 2024. Abbas Zare, Director General of the Ministry’s Printing Office, stated that approximately 23,000 tons…
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UN Halts Food Aid; 20M Afghans Face Hunger Crisis
DID Press: For the first time, UN announced it will suspend the delivery of food assistance to Afghanistan. Tom Fletcher, UN Humanitarian Chief, said due to severe budget cuts, no food aid will be distributed to the country this upcoming…
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Herat Sends 114 Shipments and over $500,000 in Aid to Gaza
DID Press: Over the past 18 months, the people of Herat province have contributed more than 42 million Afghanis (approximately $500,000) in cash aid along with 114 shipments of essential goods to support residents of Gaza, reported local organizers. Officials…
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Taliban, Pakistan Enter Tentative Rapprochement Amid Mutual Distrust
DID Press: Relations between the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan have entered a cautious phase of rapprochement after years of border tensions and mutual accusations. Recent diplomatic gestures and mediation by Pakistani religious leaders have created opportunities for dialogue and…
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Somalia Urges Emergency Arab League Meeting Over Israel’s Somaliland Recognition
DID Press: Somalia has condemned Israel’s move to recognize Somaliland as an independent state and has formally requested the Arab League to hold an emergency session to assess the implications and defend Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Ali Abdi Awari,…
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Taliban Warn Saudi Restrictions on Afghan Pilgrims May Strain Ties
DID Press: Taliban-led Ministry of Justice warned that restrictions and challenges faced by Afghan pilgrims in Saudi Arabia may negatively affect relations between Kabul and Riyadh. The issue was discussed Monday during a meeting attended by Abdul Hakim Sharaei, acting…
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