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Afghanistan
Right-Hand Drive Vehicles ordered to be Out of Kabul
DID Press: Abdul Mateen Qane, spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior of Afghanistan’s caretaker government, announced on Saturday, August 30, that owners of right-hand drive vehicles must comply strictly with new regulations issued by the ministry. According to the statement,…
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Afghanistan
Former Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce Chief Returns to Kabul
DID Press: former head of Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and a prominent figure in international economic institutions returned to Kabul after an extended stay in Germany, facilitated through a liaison commission with Afghanistani personalities. Azarakhsh Hafizi, who previously held membership…
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Afghanistan
SCO: Caretaker Government Must Enable Inclusive Political Participation
DID Press: Secretary-General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) emphasized that establishing an inclusive government with representatives from all ethnic and political groups is essential for achieving lasting peace in Afghanistan amid ongoing security and social challenges. Speaking ahead of the…
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Government
Trump’s 3-Day Public Absence Sparks Health Speculations
DID Press: Posts circulating on X social media platform drawn attention to three-day absence of U.S. President Donald Trump from public. No scheduled events or public engagements have been reported, and the unusual absence—given Trump’s typically prominent media presence—has fueled…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Declines to Comment on Drone Strikes in Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM M. Ishaq Dar evaded a question about reported Pakistani drone strikes in Afghanistan’s Khost and Nangarhar provinces during a press conference in Islamabad. Dar did not provide details regarding the operations or possible…
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EU
Europe’s Dispute Mechanism Deepens Strains in Iran Diplomacy – Al Jazeera
DID Press: Al Jazeera has reported that Europe’s recent decision to activate the so-called “dispute resolution mechanism” complicated the path of diplomacy with Iran more the ever. According to the outlet, European countries appear to place little value on relations…
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Afghanistan
92% of Afghanistan People Support Girls’ Education
DID Press: A recent UN survey reveals that an overwhelming majority of Afghanistan – both men and women across urban and rural areas – strongly support education for girls. According to UN Women, findings from a nationwide survey show that…
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Afghanistan
Poll Finds Economy, Employment as Top Priorities in Caretaker Government’s Five-Year Strategy
In a new poll, DID Press asked about the most important priority of the Taliban caretaker government’s next five-year strategy. The results indicate that the majority consider economic development and employment opportunities as key priorities. According to the survey data:60…
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Government
Modi Ignored Four Calls from Trump
DID Press: Indian PM Narendra Modi has not responded to four phone calls from U.S. President Donald Trump over the past weeks, according to reports. According to India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, no direct telephone conversations between the two leaders…
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Government
TTP Orders Attacks on Homes of Security Personnel
DID Press: Tahrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) instructed its fighters to target homes of military personnel and security officials across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. TTP spokesperson Mohammad Khurasani said in a statement that in recent days, the Pakistani army and police had demolished the…
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