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Border Crisis Halts Auto Parts Trade in Spin Boldak
DID Press: Trade in auto parts at the Spin Boldak market in Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province has slowed dramatically after the closure of the Pakistan border crossing and disruptions to regional transit routes, leaving one of the country’s largest vehicle…
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Extreme Heat Disrupts US Independence Day Celebrations
DID Press: An unprecedented heatwave sweeping across the United States has forced the cancellation or scaling back of Independence Day events in several cities, as extreme temperatures continue to affect millions of people. The US has been experiencing one of…
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Ben-Gvir Cancels New York Trip Amid Legal Pressure
DID Press: Israeli media reports say Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has canceled his planned visit to New York, where he was expected to attend a United Nations Police Chiefs’ meeting, amid rising legal pressure and allegations related to…
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Taliban Defense Chief Visits Badakhshan Borders Amid Internal Tensions
DID Press: The acting defense minister of the Taliban-led administration has visited border areas in Badakhshan province, located near China, Tajikistan, and the so-called Durand Line, stressing the protection of territorial integrity and national sovereignty. The Ministry of Defense said…
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India Demolishes Several Mosques in Uttar Pradesh
DID Press: Authorities in India’s Uttar Pradesh state have begun demolishing five mosques as part of a wider campaign targeting what officials describe as “unauthorized” religious structures. The government says the mosques were built without permits on state-owned land. However,…
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Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 2,954
DID Press: Venezuela’s Ministry of Communications and Information has confirmed that the death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck on June 24 has risen to 2,954. According to the ministry, 16,592 people have been injured, 16,309 have been left…
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Arab-Israeli Death Toll Reaches 150 Amid Rising Violence
DID Press: Israeli health officials at Rambam Hospital have confirmed that the death of a 17-year-old following a shooting in Haifa has raised the number of killings within Israel’s Arab community to 150 since the beginning of 2026. The victims…
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Germany Expands Technical Engagement With Taliban
DID Press: Germany has expanded its technical engagement with the Taliban as part of a new policy aimed at increasing the deportation of Afghan nationals, with Taliban-appointed representatives now overseeing Afghanistan’s embassy in Berlin and consulate in Bonn. German authorities…
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Taliban Urge Protection of Prisoners’ Rights Amid Detention Concerns
DID Press: Taliban’s Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, has called for the protection of prisoners’ rights and improved detention conditions during a visit to Kabul’s Pul-e-Charkhi prison, as concerns persist over the transparency and legality…
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Israelis Prepare for Nationwide Protests Over Military Conscription
DID Press: Israelis are preparing for nationwide protests against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the Knesset considers a controversial bill that would suspend oversight of military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jewish (Haredi) men, according to Haaretz. The…
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