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Afghanistan
Shutdown of CARE Office: End of US Commitment to Afghanistani Refugees
DIDPress: Staff dismissal at the U.S. office coordinating the resettlement of Afghanistani refugees has sparked intense backlash. The U.S. State Department has shuttered the Coordinator for Afghanistan Relocation Efforts (CARE) office as part of a new structural overhaul, terminating dozens…
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Afghanistan
Karzai’s Covert Mediation for Taliban in Berlin
DIDPress: Hamid Karzai, former Afghanistani president, participated in a confidential meeting in Berlin as an authorized representative of the Taliban’s caretaker government, reported reliable German sources. The closed-door talks took place in the diplomatic setting of the private China Club…
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News
North Korea Pledges Unconditional Support for Russia in Ukraine
DIDPress: Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, explicitly declared his unconditional support for Russia’s stance on the Ukraine crisis during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.“North Korea is prepared to fully support and encourage all measures…
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Afghanistan
Poll: Return of Migrants – Cultural Opportunity or Educational Challenge?
According to the results of a recent poll conducted by Did News Agency, citizens hold diverse and multi-layered views on the effects of migrants returning to Afghanistan. The data reveals that society harbors both concerns and hopes regarding this significant…
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Afghanistan
Iran Considering Special Measures for Afghanistani Migrant Elites, Artists, Military Personnel, and Mixed-Status Families
DIDPress: During a visit to Dogharoon border area and discussions with Afghanistani journalists, Zahra Behrouzazar, Iran’s Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, underlined the importance of preserving the dignity of Afghanistani migrants, giving special attention to elites, artists, threatened…
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Analysis
Global Stature of Iran’s Supreme Leader: From US Think Tanks to Social Media
DIDPress: International think tanks such as the American Enterprise Institute have introduced Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, as America’s greatest “super adversary”—a strategist who deeply understands geopolitical dynamics and enjoys profound popular support. These analyses demonstrate…
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Government
Ishaq Dar: Islamabad’s Efforts Failed to Rebuild Ties with Kabul
DIDPress: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy PM said despite repeated efforts by Islamabad, formal diplomatic relations with Afghanistan have not been restored since 2021, and talks with the Taliban have so far yielded no tangible results in rebuilding mutual trust.…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Handwoven Carpets Shine in China’s Booming Market
DIDPress: China’s Xinhua News Agency highlighted the growing popularity of Afghan handwoven carpets, noting their increasing presence not just in private homes but also in Chinese restaurants. At the 9th China-South Asia Expo held in Kunming, capital of southwest China’s…
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Analysis
Counterterrorism and Limits of SCO
DIDPress: Observer Research Foundation (ORF) reported that on June 26, 2025, the 22nd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers was held in Qingdao, China, attended by nine member states, three observer nations, and 14 dialogue partners. Indian…
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Afghanistan
Infectious Diseases Up Among Returning Migrants to Afghanistan
DIDPress: The unprecedented return of Afghan migrants from Iran and Pakistan has led to a widespread outbreak of infectious diseases, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to issue a warning about the risks. WHO recently reported that the unprecedented influx…
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