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Afghanistan
Pakistan Says Militant Groups Drive Tensions with Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistan said militant groups are the main cause of strained relations between Islamabad and Kabul, citing a recent United Nations Security Council report that confirms the presence and activity of multiple terrorist organizations in Afghanistan. Speaking at a…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Migrant Women and Children: The Silent Suffering on Int’l Migrants Day
DID Press: December 18, International Migrants Day, offers a moment to reflect on the fate of millions of people who have been forced to leave their homes and homelands. Among the world’s many migration crises, the situation of Afghan migrants…
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Afghanistan
UN: Pakistan Border Closure Costing Afghanistan $1M Daily
DID Press: UN Security Council has warned that the closure of border crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan is costing Afghanistan’s economy an estimated $1 million per day. In its latest report, the Security Council cautioned that unless the underlying disputes…
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Afghanistan
Iran Steps In to Fill Pakistan’s Drug Gap in Afghanistan
DID Press: Following a complete halt in medicine imports from Pakistan, Taliban government announced expanded cooperation with Iranian pharmaceutical companies to meet Afghanistan’s healthcare needs. Noor Jalal Jalali, Taliban acting Minister of Public Health, said the shortage of medicines in…
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Analysis
Behind Every Smile, a Hidden Agenda: Lessons from History
DID Press: History shows that nations are often brought low not by the open sword of their enemies, but by the concealed dagger of false friends. The most dangerous adversary is rarely the one who attacks openly—it is the one…
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Economy & Development
FIFA to Allocate Part of 2026 World Cup Revenue to Gaza Reconstruction
DID Press: Fédération International de Football Association (FIFA) announced an unprecedented decision to dedicate a portion of the revenue from the 2026 World Cup to the reconstruction of Gaza and support for its people. The decision, approved at an official…
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Economy & Development
FIFA Sets $727M Prize Pool for 2026 World Cup
DID Press: FIFA announced that the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup will reach $727 million, representing an approximately 50 percent increase compared to the 2022 tournament. Each participating team will also receive $1.5 million to cover preparation…
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Government
US Approves Largest Arms Package in History for Taiwan
DID Press: US on Wednesday announced approval of an $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, marking the second-largest U.S. weapons sale to the island since Donald Trump returned to the White House, amid rising military and diplomatic pressure from China.…
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Afghanistan
Dawn: TTP Becomes Heavy Political and Security Burden on Taliban
DID Press: Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper, citing the latest UNSC assessment, reports that the presence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has deepened internal rifts within the Taliban and turned the group into a costly liability for the authorities in Kabul. According to…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Claims of No Terror Groups in Afghanistan “Not Credible,” says UN
DID Press: A new UN report has rejected Taliban claims that Afghan territory is not being used for cross-border violence, warning that neighboring countries increasingly view Afghanistan as a source of regional insecurity. The assessment appears in the 16th report…
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