Recent Updates
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Afghanistan
Bombing of Civilian Areas in Nangarhar and Paktika; Kabul Vows Calculated Response
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban government, announced that Pakistani military forces carried out fresh airstrikes last night on parts of Afghan territory in Nangarhar and Paktika provinces. According to him, civilian areas were targeted in the attacks,…
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Government
‘No one above Law’, UN Urges Prosecution in Epstein Files
DID Press: A group of independent experts affiliated with the United Nations Human Rights Council said allegations raised in the “Epstein Files” could amount to crimes against humanity, urging all states to prosecute suspected perpetrators in competent national and international…
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Afghanistan
FAO Grants $6M to Boost Afghan Agribusinesses
DID Press: Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) announced it will provide up to $6 million in non-repayable grants to agribusinesses in Afghanistan under an emergency food security project aimed at strengthening national food security. The funding will…
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Economy
EU to Review Trump Tariffs After US Supreme Court Ruling
DID Press: EU said it will hold a special meeting to assess the implications of a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States on tariff policies introduced by Donald Trump, president of the United States. According to…
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Afghanistan
WFP Warns 75% of Malnourished Afghan Children Cut Off From Aid
DID Press: Head of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan has warned of a severe nutrition crisis, saying the agency can no longer support the majority of children suffering from acute malnutrition due to an unprecedented decline in international…
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Afghanistan
Pakistani Drones Reported Over Kabul, Kandahar, and Ghazni Skies
DID Press: Local sources report that Pakistani military drones have been flying over Kabul, Kandahar, and Ghazni in recent days. According to residents, reconnaissance drones operated by the Pakistani army have repeatedly flown at low altitudes over parts of these…
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Afghanistan
Bennett to Report on Afghan Women’s Health to UN
DID Press: Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, announced that he will present his latest report on the “right to health of Afghan women and girls” to the UN Human Rights Council on February 26 during…
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Afghanistan
UNESCO Warns of Global Language Loss, Afghan Linguistic Diversity at Risk
DID Press: UNESCO issued a warning about the accelerating disappearance of languages worldwide, On the occasion of International Mother Language Day on February 21. The organization emphasized that linguistic diversity, a cornerstone of peace, human dignity, and social inclusion, is…
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Government
Trump ‘Takes’ Golden Gavel from Gaza Peace Council Meeting
DID Press: Images from the Gaza Peace Council meeting reveal that U.S. President Donald Trump removed a ceremonial golden-colored gavel—reportedly made of pure gold—after the council approved its plan. A television crew covering the event attempted to obscure the moment…
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Government
Paris Landmarks Evacuated Following Bomb Threat
DID Press: French authorities reported that several prominent sites in Paris were temporarily evacuated on Friday evening following bomb threat emails. Police confirmed that after receiving the electronic threats, security forces immediately secured the areas and began thorough inspections. Initial…
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