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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Futsal Team Defeats Maldives 10–1 in Asian Cup Qualifiers
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national futsal team opened its campaign in the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers with a resounding 10–1 victory over the Maldives. The match, played on Saturday, September 29, marked Afghanistan’s first appearance in the qualifying rounds,…
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Afghanistan
Bagram: New Battleground of US–China Rivalry in Afghanistan
DID Press: Bagram Air Base, once the centerpiece of America’s military presence in Afghanistan, has now emerged as a focal point of geopolitical competition between Washington and Beijing, even as the Taliban caretaker government has categorically rejected any return of…
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Afghanistan
Women and Girls in Kunar Quake Zone Face Severe Crisis, Warns UN
DID Press: UN warned women and girls who survived the deadly earthquake in Afghanistan’s Kunar province face grave challenges in rebuilding their lives and livelihoods, with limited access to humanitarian aid and cultural restrictions pushing them into a critical situation.…
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Afghanistan
Iran–Afghanistan Passenger Train Stalled by Border and Administrative Issues
DID Press: Despite limited demand for cross-border rail travel, Taliban caretaker government has continued to call for the launch of a passenger train between Iran and Afghanistan. However, customs and passport-related obstacles remain key barriers to implementation. Jabbarali Zakeri, CEO…
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Government
Pakistan Extends Ban on Indian Flights Through Its Airspace Until October 24
DID Press: Amid ongoing tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi, Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft from using its airspace until October 24. Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority announced that the restriction applies to all Indian flights—both commercial and…
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Financial Aid
104th Aid Shipment from Herat Moneychangers Union Reaches Gaza
DID Press: Herat Moneychangers Union has sent the 104th phase of its humanitarian aid to the people of Palestine, delivering $5,000 to Gaza. Continuing public support for Palestine, this 104th aid package, valued at $5,000, was collected by charitable and…
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Afghanistan
Taliban: Bagram Not Be Handed Over to Anyone
DID Press: A former Taliban diplomat responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about reclaiming Bagram Air Base, emphasizing that Afghanistan will maintain its historical neutrality. Abdul Salam Zaeef, former Taliban ambassador to Islamabad, stressed that Afghanistan will not…
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Afghanistan
New Law: Property Prices and Rent to Require Local Board Approval
DID Press: Officials of the Taliban caretaker government have issued a new law in the property sector, making the buying, selling, and renting of real estate contingent upon evaluation and approval by local boards. Under the law, setting land prices…
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Bagram and Washington–Kabul Dispute Over Region’s Future
DID Press: Recent developments surrounding Bagram Air Base, along with domestic and regional reactions, have once again placed Afghanistan at the center of geopolitical calculations. Donald Trump’s remarks on reclaiming Bagram, China’s explicit response, and Islamabad’s cautious silence present a…
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Afghanistan
Taliban to Trump: Bagram is Afghanistan’s Red Line
DID Press: Following controversial remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about reclaiming Bagram Air Base, Taliban caretaker government issued a firm response, declaring that it will never allow the base—or any part of Afghanistan territory—to fall under foreign control. Trump’s…
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