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Government
NATO Says EU Received Trump Message After US Troop Withdrawal
DID Press: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says European leaders have clearly received Washington’s message following President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, prompting Europe to strengthen its defense role. Speaking ahead of the European Political Community…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Leader Orders Major Reshuffle in Provincial and Security Posts
DID Press: Taliban administration has announced sweeping changes in senior government and security positions across multiple provinces under a decree issued by its leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said that the restructuring includes the appointment and reassignment of…
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Afghanistan
Italy Vows Ongoing Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
DID Press: Italy reiterated its continued humanitarian and development support for Afghanistan during a meeting of the Afghanistan Coordination Group in Istanbul, with a focus on women’s empowerment, education, healthcare, and demining efforts. Italian Ambassador Sabrina Ugolini said that Italy…
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Afghanistan
18-Year Halt of Mes Aynak Mine Costs Afghanistan Billions in Lost Revenue
DID Press: Afghanistan’s long-stalled Mes Aynak copper project has reportedly deprived the country of billions of dollars in revenue and thousands of potential jobs, according to an economic official of the caretaker administration. Shafiullah Oria Khel, an economic affairs official…
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Economy
Bloomberg: Surge in Gold Capital Flight from Dubai to Singapore
DID Press: A Bloomberg report says investors are shifting large volumes of gold from Dubai to Singapore, driven by rising geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf region and growing concerns over asset security. According to official figures, 1,446 kilograms of…
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Afghanistan
Food Transport Costs to Afghanistan Triple Amid Regional Oil Shock
DID Press: UN World Food Programme (WFP) says the cost of delivering food assistance to Afghanistan has nearly tripled following rising regional instability and disruptions in global energy markets. According to WFP officials, the escalation in oil prices—linked to heightened…
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Government
Reports Claim Iranian Missile Strike Hits US Naval Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Local media reports from southern Iran claim that two missiles struck a US Navy vessel in the waters near the Strait of Hormuz after it allegedly ignored warnings from Iranian naval forces. According to these reports, the US…
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Afghanistan
Ariana Afghan Airlines Transported Over 38,000 Passengers in 1 Month
DID Press: Ariana Afghan Airlines reported transporting more than 38,000 passengers and nearly 700 tons of cargo in the month of Hamal, highlighting an uptick in Afghanistan’s air transport activity. According to the General Directorate of State-Owned Companies, Ariana Afghan…
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Afghanistan
Karzai Urges Girls’ Education as Key to Afghanistan’s Self-Reliance
DID Press: Former president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai has called for immediate lifting of restrictions on girls’ education, warning that continued limitations could severely undermine Afghanistan’s long-term development. Karzai’s remarks came in response to a new report by UNICEF, which…
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Afghanistan
TTP Turns to Drone Warfare, Reshaping Conflict Dynamics
DID Press: A surge in drone-based attacks in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province signals a major evolution in the operational doctrine of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), marking a shift from traditional suicide bombings and guerrilla tactics toward remote, technology-driven warfare. According to…
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