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Mutaqi: Pakistan Uses Military Power against Afghanistan Refugees and Trade
DID Press: Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mutaqi sharply criticized Islamabad for what he described as an “unrealistic and rigid” approach, accusing Pakistan of deploying its nuclear and military capabilities against refugees and food trade rather than for regional security.…
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Kabul Municipality Steps Up Cleanup of Barriers and Trash
DID Press: Kabul Municipality has stepped up operations to remove concrete barriers and clear accumulated waste across the city, aiming to create a more organized urban environment and safer streets for residents. Officials said the initiative focuses on areas with…
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Over 11,000 Killed in Northern Syria in bid to Politically Rehabilitate al-Julani
DID Press: A recent report from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reveals that more than 11,000 people, including over 8,600 civilians, have been killed in northern Syria since the start of 2025, largely at the hands of forces…
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Taliban Detains Female Surgeon in Herat for Not Wearing Burqa
DID Press: In one of the latest restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women, Shabnam Fazli, a general surgery specialist at Herat Hospital, was detained for not wearing a burqa. Local sources reported that Fazli was arrested on Monday, November…
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Taliban Leader Orders Expansion of AI Education in Universities
DID Press: While girls remain barred from higher education in Afghanistan, Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has ordered the formation of new academic units, including programs in artificial intelligence. Akhundzada approved the establishment of 633 new educational and administrative units across…
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4 Israeli Women Draw Criticism Over Role in Gaza Violence
DID Press: Amid Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza, women in the country’s political and military spheres are emerging as notable figures in the violence against Palestinians, challenging perceptions that the conflict is driven solely by men. Four Israeli women…
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Afghanistan Begins Restoration of 2 Major Historical Sites in Ghazni
DID Press: Ministry of Information and Culture of the Taliban caretaker government announced the commencement of restoration and rehabilitation work on two major historical sites in Ghazni province. According to the ministry, the projects have been launched with a budget…
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Historic US Government Shutdown: Hunger, Economic Crisis amid Political Deadlock
DID Press: With more than 40 days of the federal government shutdown, the hunger crisis in the United States has become one of the biggest concerns for the population. Reports indicate that the shutdown is causing over $1.1 billion in…
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Taliban Criticize Exclusion as COP30 Climate Summit Opens in Brazil
DID Press: Taliban government voiced dissatisfaction over not receiving an invitation to attend the COP30 international climate summit, calling the decision inconsistent with the principles of “climate justice and global cooperation.” According to AFP, Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA)…
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Closure Hits $200M in Losses
DID Press: The closure of Pakistan–Afghanistan border crossings following 11 October clashes caused approximately $200 million in economic losses over the first 24 days, and disrupted Pakistan’s trade with Central Asia. More than $50 million in direct losses were incurred…
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