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Afghanistan
Taliban Rejects Report Linking Its Officials to al-Qaeda
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson of the Taliban, dismissed a report by an international think tank alleging ties between Taliban officials and al-Qaeda, calling the claims “completely false.” In remarks to media outlets, Mujahid said that after the Taliban…
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Government
Brazil Calls on US to End Cuba Blockade
DID Press: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged US to end its long-standing blockade on Cuba, calling for respect for the country’s sovereignty and the right of its people to self-determination. Lula da Silva stated that it is…
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Economy
The Economist: Hormuz Disruption Could Push 45M Into Hunger
DID Press: A new report by The Economist warns that prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could have severe consequences for global food security. The magazine states that continued closure or instability in the passage would drive up global…
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Economy
US Road Crisis: High Fatalities and Soaring Economic Costs Driven by Car Dependency
DID Press: New official data highlights that the United States’ heavy reliance on private vehicles, car-centric urban planning, and underdeveloped public transport system have contributed to a deepening road safety and economic crisis, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths…
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Afghanistan
Taliban: Cultural Heritage and TAPI Pipeline Key to Afghanistan’s Development
DID Press: Taliban’s Minister of Information and Culture during a visit to Herat has highlighted the importance of combining cultural preservation with economic development as key drivers for the country’s future. Ahmadullah Haqqani said that Afghanistan’s historical heritage plays a…
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Afghanistan
Hekmatyar: Political Situation Will Worsen Without Public Mandate
DID Press: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has warned that ignoring the will and vote of the people could lead to a deterioration of Afghanistan’s political situation, in remarks widely seen as an indirect reference to the current authorities. Hekmatyar criticized the present…
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Afghanistan
Kabul Urban Renewal Drives Demolition, Even Cemeteries Affected
DID Press: Urban redevelopment efforts in Kabul have intensified, involving large-scale demolition of buildings and expansion of road networks, with some cases reportedly extending to the relocation of graves. According to a report by The Washington Post, Kabul’s reconstruction campaign…
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Government
North Korea Conducts New Ballistic Missile Test
DID Press: North Korea launched several ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters early Sunday (April 19), according to Yonhap News Agency. Authorities in South Korea and Japan confirmed the launches and stated that the projectiles were closely monitored by regional…
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Government
Israeli Army Reports Casualties in Southern Lebanon Clashes
DID Press: Israeli Forces has acknowledged that one soldier was killed and nine others were wounded during clashes in southern Lebanon. According to the report, one of the injured is in critical condition, while four others are in moderate condition.…
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Afghanistan
Khalilzad Warns Internal Injustice Weakens Pakistan’s Diplomatic Credibility
DID Press: Former US envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has warned that Pakistan’s domestic political conditions could undermine its regional diplomatic efforts. Reacting to recent developments and Islamabad’s mediation role in regional tensions, Khalilzad said Pakistan’s initiatives are notable, but…
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