Recent Updates
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Afghanistan
AFJC Condemns Taliban Raid on Tamadon TV
DID Press: Afghanistan Journalists Center has strongly condemned the raid by Taliban forces on the office of Tamadon TV in Kabul and the suspension of its operations, calling it a continuation of systematic restrictions on press freedom in Afghanistan. The…
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Government
Ghalibaf: Ending War in Lebanon as Important as Ending War in Iran
DID Press: Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has stated that ending the war in Lebanon is as important for Iran as ending any conflict on its own territory, emphasizing Tehran’s view of interconnected regional security. Speaking at the Parliamentary…
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Government
US–Israel Tensions Rise After Leaked Trump–Netanyahu Phone Call
DID Press: Reports from international media suggest a tense phone call between Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which Trump sharply criticized Israel’s military actions and warned that continued escalation could strain bilateral relations. According to sources…
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News
World Cup 2026: Portugal Win Big, England Held, Colombia Reach Knockout Stage
DID Press: The 2026 FIFA World Cup continued overnight with four matches across Groups K and L, where Portugal delivered a dominant win, England were held by Ghana, and Colombia confirmed their place in the knockout stage with a second…
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Afghanistan
Russia: Taliban Has Cut Drug Production and Trafficking by 90%
DID Press: Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has stated that Afghan authorities under the Taliban have significantly reduced drug trafficking and have largely fulfilled their commitments in counter-narcotics efforts. Speaking after his visit to India, Shoigu said Taliban officials…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan, India Sign Trade and Investment Cooperation Agreement
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment and India’s Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and private-sector partnerships between the two countries. The memorandum of understanding was…
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Afghanistan
Etisalat Rebrands as e& Afghanistan, Expands Digital Services Strategy
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Etisalat telecom operator has officially rebranded as e& Afghanistan, marking a new phase in its digital transformation strategy, while its mobile financial services platform will now operate under the name e& Money. Company officials said the rebranding…
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Afghanistan
Kabulov: Opposition from SCO Member Blocking Taliban’s Entry
DID Press: Russian Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov has said that opposition from a member state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is preventing the Taliban from advancing toward participation in the regional bloc, with Russian media identifying Pakistan as…
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Afghanistan
Kazakhstan, Afghanistan Sign $235M in Trade Agreements
DID Press: Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Trade has announced the signing of trade agreements and memorandums worth approximately $235 million between Kazakh and Afghan companies during the Kazakhstan–Afghanistan Business Forum in Kabul. The agreements were finalized during a Kazakh trade and…
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Afghanistan
Herat Governor Calls for Expanded Trade Through Khaf–Herat Railway
DID Press: Herat Governor Mawlawi Noor Ahmad Islamjar has called for increased commercial transportation through the Khaf–Herat railway corridor during a meeting with Mostafa Rezaei. During the meeting, Islamjar described the Khaf–Herat Railway as one of the most important transit…
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