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Afghanistan
High-Level Kazakh Delegation Arrives in Kabul to Boost Economic Cooperation
DID Press: A senior delegation from the Republic of Kazakhstan, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, has arrived in Kabul to expand economic and trade cooperation with Afghanistan. Taliban Ministry of Industry and Commerce…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Tops Global List of Exiled Journalists, RSF Reports
DID Press: Afghanistan has become the world’s leading source of exiled journalists since the Taliban’s return to power, according to a new report by Reporters Without Borders, which says hundreds of Afghan media professionals continue to face threats, displacement, and…
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Afghanistan
Russia Calls for Probe Into Alleged Killings of Afghan Civilians by British Forces
DID Press: Russia has called for a thorough investigation into allegations that British special forces were involved in the unlawful killing of Afghan civilians during military operations in Afghanistan. According to Maria Zakharova, new evidence has emerged concerning alleged extrajudicial…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Rejects Taliban Claim of Anti-ISIS Strikes
DID Press: Government of Pakistan has dismissed Taliban claims that drone strikes were carried out against ISIS positions inside Pakistan, describing the allegations as “false” and “propaganda,” while stating that a Taliban-operated drone was intercepted after entering Pakistani airspace. In…
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Afghanistan
Khalilzad Warns of Renewed Rise in Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions
DID Press: Former US diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad has warned of escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan following a statement by the Taliban’s Defense Ministry claiming it had targeted Islamic State (ISIS) positions and Pakistani intelligence-linked networks across the Durand Line.…
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News
Canada, Switzerland Record Dominant Wins at FIFA World Cup 2026
DID Press: Canada and Switzerland secured emphatic victories in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Mexico strengthened its position at the top of Group A with a narrow win over South Korea. In Thursday’s matches, the…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Tightens Dress Code for Female Students, Teachers in Herat
DID Press: Local sources in Herat say Taliban education authorities have ordered female teachers and girls in grades four through six to wear face veils and gloves while attending school, as part of stricter dress code measures in the western…
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Afghanistan
Russia, Egypt Warn of Terror Threats in Afghanistan and Central Asia
DID Press: Russian and Egyptian officials have expressed concern over the growing threat posed by terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan, Central Asia and parts of Africa during a joint counterterrorism meeting in Moscow. The discussions took place during the fifth…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Officials Reject Nationwide Phone Ban Claims Amid Ongoing Restrictions
DID Press: Ministry of Communications of the Taliban has rejected reports claiming a nationwide ban on smartphones and the allocation of a special budget to enforce such a policy, describing the claims as “baseless and unofficial.” However, ongoing reports from…
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Government
EU Urges Dialogue With Israel While Rejecting Settlement Policy
DID Press: Kaja Kallas has reiterated that the European Union considers the two-state solution the only viable path toward peace in the Middle East, while reaffirming its position against Israeli settlement expansion. In a message addressed to Gideon Sa’ar, Kallas…
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