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Economy
US Democrats Say Hegseth Unaware of Economic Costs of Iran Conflict
DID Press: Democratic lawmakers in US Congress have criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying he lacks awareness of the full economic impact of the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Lawmakers reacted after Hegseth stated that the war has cost the US…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Girl in Türkiye Symbolically Appointed Mayor of İzmir for One Day
DID Press: An Afghan student living in Türkiye has been symbolically appointed mayor of İzmir for 24 hours as part of a children’s educational program. Mahnaz Yulmaz, an Afghan student originally from Jowzjan Province, took part in a civic initiative…
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Afghanistan
Taliban’s Engineering of Silence Keeps Afghanistan at Bottom of Press Freedom Index
DID Press: Afghanistan has once again been ranked among the most repressive countries in the world in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, reflecting not a temporary decline but the consolidation of a systematic strategy of information control under Taliban…
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Afghanistan
Rail Freight Exceeds 484,000 Tons in Afghanistan in April 2026
DID Press: Around 484,000 metric tons of goods were transported through Afghanistan’s railway network in April 2026, according to the Ministry of Public Works. The ministry said total rail movement from the beginning to the end of the month reached…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Conducts Air and Ground Strikes in Nangarhar’s Goshta District
DID Press: Local sources report that Pakistani forces carried out coordinated air and ground strikes on areas in Goshta district of Nangarhar Province on Thursday, with no immediate confirmation of casualties or damage. According to residents, aircraft and ground units…
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Analysis
UAE Exit from OPEC Signals Major Shock to Global Energy Order
DID Press: The announcement of the United Arab Emirates’ withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ amid the ongoing Iran–US war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has introduced a new phase of instability in the global energy system. While…
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Government
2 Policemen Killed in Militant Attack on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Checkpoint
DID Press: At least two security personnel were killed in a militant attack on a joint army and police checkpoint in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to local reports. The assault targeted a security post in the region…
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Afghanistan
Poll: 89% Say Taliban’s ‘Preachers Law’ Violates Religious Freedom
DID Press: A new poll conducted by DID News Agency shows that an overwhelming majority of respondents view the Taliban’s so-called “Preachers Law” as a violation of religious freedoms in Afghanistan. According to the survey results, 89% of participants described…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Leader Approves Afghanistan’s 1405 Budget
DID Press: Hibatullah Akhundzada has approved Afghanistan’s national budget for the 1405 fiscal year, according to sources close to the Taliban administration, with reports indicating salary increases for parts of the public sector. Sources say the budget was finalized following…
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Afghanistan
UN Expert Raises Concerns Over Taliban ‘Preachers Law’
DID Press: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, has expressed concern over the newly enacted “Preachers Law” by the Taliban, warning it may discriminate against non-Hanafi religious groups. In a recent statement, Bennett said the…
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