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Afghanistan
Heavy Taliban Security Presence Reported in Herat’s Jebrail District
DID Press: Local sources in western Afghanistan say a heightened Taliban security deployment in Herat’s Jebrail district has disrupted daily life and increased tensions among residents. According to local reports, Taliban authorities intensified security measures across the district on Wednesday,…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Pakistan Reach Maldives Jubilee Diamond Cup Final
DID Press: Afghanistan and Pakistan have secured places in the final of the 2026 Jubilee Diamond Cup in the Maldives after advancing from the group stage of the four-nation tournament. Pakistan topped the standings unbeaten, while Afghanistan finished second to…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Reports Deadly Pakistani Airstrikes Near Border Provinces
DID Press: Taliban authorities and local sources say Pakistani military aircraft carried out overnight strikes in the eastern provinces of Kunar, Khost, and Paktika, leaving at least 13 people dead and 14 others injured, according to Taliban officials. The reported…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Diplomatic Missions Condemn Crackdown on Herat Protesters
DID Press: The Coordination Council of Afghanistan’s Diplomatic and Consular Missions has strongly condemned the reported suppression of peaceful protests by women in Herat, describing the actions as a serious violation of human rights and calling for the immediate and…
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Government
Persian Gulf Tensions Surge as Iran Claims Response to US Military Action
DID Press: Tensions in Persian Gulf escalated sharply early Wednesday after Iranian officials accused the United States of carrying out attacks on several locations along Iran’s southern coastline, prompting what Tehran described as a forceful military response under its right…
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Government
Ghalibaf: Iran Will Use Both Military and Diplomatic Tools as Needed
DID Press: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said Iran will pursue a dual-track strategy that combines military action and diplomacy, arguing that both instruments can be employed when necessary to achieve security objectives and end conflicts. In a series of messages…
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Afghanistan
UN Rights Expert Calls for Accountability Over Violence Against Herat Protesters
DID Press: Richard Bennett has expressed concern over reports of excessive use of force against protesters in Herat and called for accountability for those responsible for acts of violence. In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, Bennett said the…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Youth Handball Teams Depart for South Asia Challenge Cup
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national U-18 and U-20 handball teams have departed for Bangladesh to compete in the South Asia Challenge Cup. The 34-member delegation, comprising players and coaching staff, left on Tuesday to participate in the regional tournament, which is…
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Economy
Israeli Media: Iran 12-Hour Strike Inflicts Over $500M in Damage
DID Press: Israeli newspaper (Israel Hayom) reported that a wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes over a 12-hour period caused more than $500 million in direct damage to Israel’s critical infrastructure. The report says preliminary assessments indicate significant damage…
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Economy
Irish MP Says Current Sanctions on Israel Are Insufficient
DID Press: An Irish lawmaker has urged Western governments to impose broader economic sanctions on the Israeli government, arguing that existing measures are too limited to be effective. Sinéad Gibney of the Social Democrats said current Western sanctions targeting companies…
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