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Bus Collision in Syria Kills at Least 35, Injures Dozens
DID Press: At least 35 people were killed and dozens more injured after two passenger buses collided on a major highway in central Syria, according to local sources. The crash occurred on the Damascus–Deir ez-Zor highway, where local authorities said…
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Radio Hood Broadcast Manager Detained by Taliban in Nangarhar
DID Press: Local sources in eastern Afghanistan say Azizullah Aziz, the broadcast manager of Radio Hood and a schoolteacher, has been detained by Taliban authorities following a raid on his home in Nangarhar province. According to the sources, officials from…
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Deadly Floods in India’s Assam Kill 50, Displace 700,000
DID Press: Torrential monsoon rains and the overflowing Brahmaputra River have triggered devastating floods in India’s northeastern state of Assam, killing at least 50 people and forcing around 700,000 residents to flee their homes. According to local authorities and the…
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Afghanistan’s Climate Crisis Deepens Amid Warnings of Weak Disaster Response
DID Press: Afghanistan is facing one of the world’s most severe climate vulnerability challenges, with environmental disasters increasingly exposing the country’s fragile infrastructure and limited capacity to respond. The country ranks among the most climate-vulnerable nations globally while lacking adequate…
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ISIS-K: Pakistan’s Pressure Tool and Emerging Security Threat in South Asia
DID Press: Recent reports of drone activity targeting alleged Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K) hideouts along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border have renewed concerns over the group’s growing role as a major security threat in South Asia. ISIS-K, considered one of the most…
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Trump Administration’s Afghan Interview Plan Sparks Backlash
DID Press: Trump administration is facing criticism over a new initiative to interview approximately 800 Afghan nationals living in the United States, with refugee advocates warning that the information collected could later be used for immigration enforcement or deportation. According…
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German Court Rules Mass Cancellation of Afghan Admissions Unlawful
DID Press: Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that the government cannot revoke humanitarian admission approvals for Afghan nationals through a blanket decision, requiring authorities to assess each case individually. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by…
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‘Blockade for Blockade’ Strategy Raises Global Energy Risks
DID Press: Escalating maritime confrontations from the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea are heightening concerns over global energy security, as a “blockade for blockade” strategy threatens key oil shipping routes and raises the risk of wider regional disruption.…
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Red Sea Tensions Escalate as Saudi Tanker, US Base Come Under Attack
DID Press: Regional tensions intensified after a Saudi oil tanker was reportedly attacked in the Red Sea, while explosions were reported near a US military facility in Bahrain and missile alerts were triggered across parts of Saudi Arabia. Saudi sources…
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Taliban Reject Pakistan’s Security Allegations
DID Press: Taliban has rejected Pakistan’s accusations that militant groups operating from Afghanistan are responsible for Pakistan’s security challenges, urging Islamabad not to attribute its internal security crisis to Kabul. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Pakistan’s insecurity is rooted in…
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