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Afghanistan
Taliban Strongly Condemns Israeli Occupation of Gaza
DID Press: Foreign Ministry of Afghanistan’s caretaker government strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s decision to occupy the entire Gaza Strip, describing the move as dangerous and deeply concerning. In a statement issued on Saturday, August 9, the ministry denounced the…
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Afghanistan
Local Initiative Boosts Girls’ Education in Daikundi
DID Press: Residents of Daikundi province have established a girls’ school in Ghasur village, funded entirely through local contributions totaling six million Afghanis. At the opening ceremony, Daikundi Deputy Governor Ehsanullah Rahmatyar praised the community’s initiative, calling it a source…
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Environment
Japan Marks 80th Anniversary of Nagasaki Atomic Bombing with Solemn Silence
DID Press: Eight decades after the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki city, Japan on Friday honored the victims in a solemn ceremony. The bombing of August 9, 1945 claimed more than 74,000 lives, while countless others suffered…
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Afghanistan
India Hands Over Afghanistan Consulate in Hyderabad to Taliban caretaker Government
DID Press: Indian Government has transferred management of Afghanistan’s consulate in Hyderabad to Taliban caretaker government. This move comes despite India not formally recognizing the Taliban government, while maintaining only limited diplomatic relations with the group. According to diplomatic sources,…
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Government
Trump-Putin Historic Meeting in Alaska: Hopes and Challenges for Ukraine Peace and Arctic Cooperation
DID Press: The upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, set to take place on August 15, 2025 in the state of Alaska, is being hailed by observers as one of the most significant diplomatic…
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Afghanistan
Poll Shows Strong Public Support to Cancel Visa Bond for Afghanistani Arbaeen Pilgrims
DID Press recently conducted a survey regarding the cancellation of the $500 visa bond for Afghanistani pilgrims attending Arbaeen. The results indicate broad public approval, with the majority of respondents viewing the move as a significant step in easing financial…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Blames Procedural Issues for Muttaqi’s Delayed Visit
DID Press: While many believe the UN Security Council’s travel ban was behind the cancellation of a planned visit by Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of Afghan caretaker government, to Islamabad, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs hinted that “procedural…
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Government
India Halts US Aircraft Purchase Amid Tariff Dispute
DID Press: In response to rising U.S. tariffs, India suspended a key defense agreement to purchase six Boeing maritime patrol aircraft. The suspended deal involved the procurement of six P-8I aircraft, which were intended to expand the Indian Navy’s current…
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Human Rights
Leaked Plan Reveals Israel’s Strategy to Fully Occupy Gaza, Forcibly Relocate Civilians to South
DID Press: Hebrew media outlets have reported on a new, large-scale plan aimed at the full occupation of Gaza City and the central refugee camps in the region, along with the forced relocation of civilians to the southern Gaza Strip.…
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Afghanistan
Caretaker Government Rejects HRW Report on Violations of Women’s Rights
DID Press: Taliban caretaker government rejected the recent Human Rights Watch (HRW) report, denying allegations of women’s rights violations and the deprivation of girls’ education in Afghanistan. It emphasized that these issues are internal matters. Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson for…
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