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Afghanistan
Radio ‘Nasim’ Silenced in Afghanistan’s Central Highlands
DID Press: Radio Nasim, one of the long-standing local media outlets in Afghanistan’s central regions, announced its cessation of broadcasts. “Sometimes, time is too merciless to bear certain voices,” the Radio station wrote in an official statement posted on its…
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Government
60% of Lebanese Oppose Disarming Hezbollah
DID Press: The results of a recent survey in Lebanon revealed that 60% of the country’s citizens oppose disarming Hezbollah without a clear defensive strategy. The opposition is recorded at 96% among Shiites, 50% among Sunnis, 46% among Druze, and…
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Afghanistan
Justice Ministry Bans Rent Hikes over 10% in Afghanistan
DID Press: The caretaker government’s Ministry of Justice announced that homeowners are not allowed to raise residential rents by more than 10% compared to the previous year. The decision, aimed at protecting tenants and preventing financial exploitation, was approved during…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Pakistan Slash Tariffs to Boost Bilateral Trade
DID Press: Afghanistan and Pakistan have implemented a preferential trade agreement that slashes export tariffs on key Afghanistani products by nearly half, said officials on Tuesday. Under the deal, tariffs on tomatoes, grapes, apples, and pomegranates have been cut from…
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Afghanistan
Poll: Afghanistan Population Worried by Lack of Constitution
DID Press: A new poll by DID Press reveals the majority of Afghanistan people considers the lack of a constitution a major threat to the country’s stability. According to the findings, 57% of respondents believe this absence is the primary…
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Afghanistan
Returning Migrants Face Uncertain Future
DID Press: Following a massive wave of Afghanistani migrants returning from neighboring countries, thousands of returnees are now living in temporary camps in capital Kabul. With the accelerated return of migrants from neighboring nations, Kabul’s temporary camps have in recent…
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News
Crystal Palace Crowned English Super Cup Champions After Beating Liverpool on Penalties
DID Press: Crystal Palace showed a brilliant display in the English Super Cup, defeating Liverpool 3–2 in a penalty shootout after a 2–2 draw in regular time to claim the title. The match took place on Sunday evening at Wembley…
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Health
AJU: Killing Al Jazeera Journalists in Gaza Constitutes War Crime
DID Press: Afghanistan Free Journalists’ Union (AJU) condemned the targeted killing of five Al Jazeera journalists and cameramen by Israeli forces in Gaza, saying it is a “blatant violation of international humanitarian law” and a “clear war crime.” In a…
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Afghanistan
Herat-Mashhad Passenger Train to Launch Next Week
DID Press: The first passenger train between Mashhad in northeastern Iran and Herat in western Afghanistan will begin service next week, said Iranian officials on Monday. The train, with a capacity of about 400 passengers, will depart from Mashhad’s Tappeh…
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Afghanistan
Caretaker Government Launches Oversight of Private Health Centers
DID Press: Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan’s caretaker government has launched an official inspection campaign targeting private health facilities across the country. The initiative aims to verify the qualifications and documentation of medical personnel, under the direction of the…
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