Recent Updates
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Afghanistan
4.3 quake shakes Herat; tremors strongly felt in center
DID Press: A 4.3-magnitude earthquake shook parts of Herat province at 6:46 AM on Tuesday morning. Local sources in Karkh, Siawan, Zindajan, Ghoryan, Robat Sangi, Turghandi, and Shindand districts confirmed the earthquake, saying its tremors were clearly felt. Reports indicate…
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Economy & Development
Iran’s tripartite plan to develop railway lines to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan
DID Press: In order to strengthen regional connections and develop economic cooperation with its neighbors, Iran has launched three new plans to launch international passenger trains. These lines are set to connect Iran to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan. According to…
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Afghanistan
New arrests in Kabul indicate women stand up to gender apartheid, says HRW
DID Press: Following arrest of dozens of women and girls in capital Kabul since July 16 on charges of “bad hijab,” a new wave of concerns has been raised about widespread violations of women’s rights in Afghanistan. Human Rights Watch…
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Human Rights
Poll Reveals Public Opinion on Global Responsibility for Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
DID Press: With the escalation of the conflict and the continuation of Gaza Strip siege, DID Press conducted an online poll to examine public views on the role and responsibility of the international community for the current humanitarian disaster. The…
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Human Rights
Over 300 Israeli university professors urge end to “atrocities” in Gaza
DID Press: In an unprecedented move, more than 300 Israeli university professors issued a statement, demanding an immediate end to “crimes” against civilians in the Gaza Strip. “We cannot remain indifferent while actions that could lead to a global catastrophe…
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Afghanistan
Early monsoon rains in Afghanistan; UN warns of flood risks
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced monsoon rains in Afghanistan have started earlier than usual this year, increasing the risk of flooding in various parts of the country. A report that reviewed the drought…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan-Taliban Trade Agreement: Step Towards Legitimacy or Threat to Regional Security?
DID Press: In a recent development, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have signed a so-called “Preferential Trade Agreement” (PTA) that will significantly reduce customs tariffs, especially on agricultural items such as fruits. The move has been presented by both sides…
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Afghanistan
Taliban government assures Pakistan to curb terrorism
DID Press: Amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the Taliban have assured that Afghanistan soil will not be used for terrorist activities. The remarks come at a time when…
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Afghanistan
Crackdown Escalates: Pakistan Moves to Detain Undocumented Afghanistan Migrants
DID Press: As the process of deporting Afghanistani migrants from neighboring countries continues, Pakistani security officials have issued a new order to arrest undocumented migrants in Rawalpindi. Rawalpindi police chief issued an order to the Rawal, Potohar and Sadr security…
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Afghanistan
Taliban-Iran-UN trilateral meeting on Afghanistan refugees to be held in Kabul
DID Press: A trilateral meeting will soon be held in Kabul with the participation of the Taliban government, Iran and the UN representatives to review the situation of Afghanistani refugees, announced Representative of the UNHCR. According to the Taliban government’s…
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