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Afghanistan
Iran’s New Move to Connect Afghanistan to Global Markets
DID Press: Iranian officials are pursuing plans to transform the Dogharoun Special Economic Zone into an international economic hub, In a bid to strengthen trade relations between Iran and Afghanistan. Iranian authorities say efforts are underway to upgrade the Dogharoun…
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Afghanistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Warns: Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Closure Devastating Economy
DID Press: government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) has warned Pakistan’s federal government that the continued closure of commercial borders with Afghanistan has caused a sharp decline in revenues and the loss of job opportunities. According to Pakistani media, Muzammil Aslam,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban: Shiites Exempt from Taliban Courts’ Penal Code
DID Press: Taliban Spokesman said Shiite Muslims are exempt from the penal code applied in Taliban courts, stressing that the regulations apply only to Sunni Muslims. Zabihullah Mujahid, Taliban’s chief spokesman, made the remarks in response to criticism and controversy…
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Afghanistan
Qatar to Facilitate UN Missions in Afghanistan
DID Press: Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Qatar’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, met on Thursday with Inderika Ratwatte, the UN Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan and Resident Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs, during her visit to Doha.…
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Government
Russia to US: Think Carefully Before Any Action Against Iran
DID Press: Russia’s Permanent Representative to UN warned US against any military adventurism targeting Iran, saying the Islamic Republic is now stronger than it was during the 12-day war. Vasily Nebenzya, Russia’s envoy to the UN, said in an interview…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Trade Sees Unprecedented Surge, Up 45% in 2025
DID Press: New figures released by Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Committee show a sharp rise in economic exchanges between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan in 2025, with total trade reaching approximately $1.6 billion—an increase of 45.5 percent compared to the previous year. The…
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Government
Iran Rejects Messages from Washington, Tel Aviv; Netanyahu’s Threats Met with Firm Response
DID Press: Amid rising tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel, informed sources say Tehran has rejected two key messages sent by Washington and Tel Aviv aimed at containing Iran’s response to potential attacks. According to the report, the…
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Government
Iran on Verge of Becoming the World’s Leading Drone Power
DID Press: Global Journal, citing an Israeli intelligence source, reports that Iran is producing around 400 Shahed drones per day and currently possesses more than 80,000 operational drones ready for deployment. The report highlights that Iran is expanding its drone…
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Afghanistan
Regional Security Convergence: Renewed Focus on Afghanistan
DID Press: Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has announced plans to hold a joint conference with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in the near future, with a primary focus on security challenges in…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Opens National Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment Hospital in Kabul
DID Press: Afghanistan inaugurated its National Specialized Hospital for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment on Thursday, Jan. 29, in Kabul, in a ceremony attended by the acting Minister of Public Health. The new facility aims to significantly improve care for cancer…
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