Recent Updates
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Afghanistan
Taliban Ban Import and Sale of Firecrackers Nationwide
DID Press: The authorities of the Afghanistan have announced a nationwide ban on the import, production, and sale of firecrackers, ordering customs offices to block the entry and clearance of any related shipments. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce said…
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Economy
Record US Precision Munition Use in 40-Day War Raises Readiness Concerns
DID Press: Newly released data indicate that the military of the United States expended an unprecedented volume of precision-guided munitions during a 40-day conflict with the Iran, triggering warnings about long-term deterrence capacity and combat readiness. Military assessments suggest that…
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Government
Taliban Official: Foreign Intelligence Networks Seeking to Destabilize Afghanistan
DID Press: A senior Taliban official has warned that foreign intelligence agencies are attempting to create instability in Afghanistan, while claiming that the population remains alert and resistant to such efforts. Norullah Noori, Minister of Borders, Ethnic Affairs and Tribal…
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Afghanistan
HRW: Taliban Restrictions on Afghan Women Extend Beyond Borders
DID Press: Human Rights Watch says restrictions imposed by the Taliban on Afghan women are no longer confined to Afghanistan and are now affecting their participation abroad, raising serious concerns over global freedom of expression for Afghan women. The organization…
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Government
Iran Rules Out US Meeting During Araghchi Visit to Pakistan
DID Press: Foreign ministry of the Iran has announced that no meeting with the United States is scheduled during the upcoming visit of Abbas Araghchi to Pakistan. According to the ministry, the primary objective of the trip is to hold…
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Economy
Russia Accuses US of Ignoring Intl Conventions to Protect Strategic Interests
DID Press: Sergey Lavrov, foreign minister of Russia, has accused the United States of abandoning established diplomatic principles and international conventions in pursuit of its national interests, particularly in efforts to dominate global energy markets. Speaking to Russian state television,…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Refugees in Qatar Accuse US of Betraying Resettlement Promises
DID Press: Afghan refugees stranded in Qatar have accused the United States of abandoning its commitments, following reports that the administration of Donald Trump is considering transferring about 1,100 Afghans to Democratic Republic of the Congo or forcibly returning them…
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Afghanistan
SCO Meeting in Moscow Stresses War-Free Afghanistan
DID Press: Deputy foreign ministers from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization met in Moscow to discuss strengthening multilateral cooperation, the situation in Afghanistan, and broader regional developments. During the meeting, participating officials underscored the importance of stability in…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Athletes Compete at Asian Beach Games in China
DID Press: Four athletes from Afghanistan are participating in the disciplines of ju-jitsu and beach wrestling at the ongoing Asian Beach Games in Sanya, accompanied by two coaches. According to reports, two athletes are competing in ju-jitsu alongside one coach,…
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Afghanistan
UN Urges Immediate Lifting of Girls’ Education Ban in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has once again called for the immediate lifting of the ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan, warning that more than four and a half years of restrictions have left an entire generation without…
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