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Afghanistan
Kabul Transport Crisis Deepens as Residents Face Long Waiting Times for Public Vehicles
DID Press: Residents of Kabul report a sharp deterioration in urban mobility, saying rising evening traffic congestion combined with a reduced availability of public transport has left thousands stranded for hours at bus stops and roadside stations. Citizens across multiple…
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Afghanistan
Baghlan Inaugurates New Industrial Park and Launches Rice Processing Plant
DID Press: A newly established industrial park in the Chom Qala area of central Baghlan province has been officially inaugurated by local Taliban authorities, alongside the launch of a $2 million rice processing plant project by a domestic company. The…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan’s “Terrorism Industry” Narrative Accuses Islamabad of Monetizing Violence
DID Press: A critical analysis published by an Afghan media outlet argues that Pakistan’s security doctrine has historically treated internal instability not merely as a challenge, but as a strategic asset used in foreign policy and financial negotiations. The commentary…
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Economy
China Faces Mixed Fallout From Iran War, Brookings Report Says
DID Press: A new assessment by five researchers at the Brookings Institution concludes that China has neither emerged as a winner from the ongoing Iran conflict nor managed to exert decisive influence over its trajectory, instead facing a complex mix…
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Government
Pakistan Expresses Hope for Lasting Iran–US Peace, Says Shehbaz Sharif
DID Press: Shehbaz Sharif has expressed optimism that ongoing talks between Iran and the United States could lead to a durable agreement and improved regional stability. Referring to recent diplomatic developments between Tehran and Washington, Sharif said Pakistan views the…
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Afghanistan
Reports of Pressure on Shiite Clerics Grow as Taliban Detentions Alleged
DID Press: Hujjat-ul-Islam Hossain-Dad Sharifi, a prominent Shiite cleric and senior instructor at a seminary in Kabul, has alleged that Taliban authorities have recently detained dozens of Shiite religious figures over the practice of conducting “temporary marriage contracts.” Sharifi claimed…
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Afghanistan
Three Decades of Hostage-Taking Allegations Shadow Taliban’s Record
DID Press: A review of documented cases over the past three decades indicates that the Taliban and affiliated networks have been linked to the abduction or detention of at least 60 foreign nationals in Afghanistan, according to media reports and…
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Government
US Supercarrier Ends 326-Day Mission With No Clear Results Against Iran
DID Press: USS Gerald R. Ford has returned to the United States after a 326-day deployment in the Middle East, marking the longest carrier strike group mission since the Vietnam War era, according to the US Department of War. The…
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Government
Hezbollah Launches 19 Operations Against Israeli Forces
DID Press: Hezbollah announced that its fighters carried out 19 armed operations against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon over the past 24 hours, describing the attacks as a response to what it called repeated Israeli ceasefire violations. In a statement,…
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Afghanistan
Thousands Sit Afghanistan’s 2026 University Entrance Exam in Herat
DID Press: National university entrance exam, known as the Kankor, has officially begun in Herat with the participation of nearly 3,500 students. According to local education officials, graduates from high schools and religious schools took part in the examinations, with…
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