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Afghanistan
Why Afghanistan Highly Vulnerable to Earthquakes?
DID Press: Hemmed in by rugged mountains, Afghanistan is prone to a range of natural disasters, but its earthquakes cause the most fatalities, killing about 560 people on average each year and causing annual damages estimated at $80 million. Studies…
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Saudi Arabia Seeking F-35 Jets and Nuclear Technology
DID Press: Diplomatic sources reported that Saudi Arabia Crown Prince is set to travel to Washington soon – a visit primarily focused on discussions about acquiring F-35 fighter jets and cooperation on civilian nuclear technology. Mohammad bin Salman, the Crown…
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Afghanistan
Deadly Quake Hit Northern Afghanistan, Dozens Died, Hundreds Injured
DID Press: A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Samangan and several northern provinces of Afghanistan early Monday, November 3. The quake collapsed Tashqurghan Pass along Samangan–Mazar-e-Sharif highway. According to reports, at least 20 people died and over 200 others were injured. Khulm…
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Obama: Trump’s Policies Led U.S. Into “Dark Place”
DID Press: Former US President Barack Obama has strongly criticized current President Donald Trump’s policies, warning that they have pushed America into a “dark and dangerous situation.” In a recent speech, Obama said that the continuation of Trump’s political approach…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Stirs Tensions with ‘Greater Afghanistan’ Map ahead of Pakistan Talks
DID Press: Ahead of the third round of official talks between the Taliban and Pakistan, set to take place soon in Istanbul, Taliban government has published a map titled “Greater Afghanistan” (Loy Afghanistan), which includes parts of Pakistani territory. This…
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US, China to Open Direct Military Communication Channels
DID Press: Following a meeting between senior US and Chinese defense officials in Malaysia, the two countries have agreed to establish direct communication channels between their armed forces to prevent potential conflicts and manage crises—a move that could open a…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Deny Any Indian Presence at Bagram Airbase
DID Press: Taliban has dismissed reports claiming India requested access to Afghanistan’s Bagram Airbase, calling the allegations “fabricated” and “baseless.” Officials from the group said these rumors are aimed at undermining relations between Kabul and New Delhi. According to a…
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Afghanistan
Afghani Value up by 36% in Last Six Months
DID Press: The value of Afghani in Iranian market has risen significantly over the past six months, gaining approximately 36.4%. According to recent foreign exchange market reports, one Afghani was traded Sunday, November 2, at 1,630 tomans. While the rate has…
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Palestinians Call for Urgent Action Over Torture in Israeli Prisons
DID Press: Palestinian officials, warning about torture, medical neglect, and extrajudicial killings of prisoners, have called on the international community to take urgent action to stop the crimes of the Israeli regime. They stressed that international silence only leads to…
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Afghanistan
Iran Issues Work Visas to Semi-Skilled, Unskilled Foreign Workers in 15 Provinces
DID Press: Deputy of Entrepreneurship Development and Employment at Iran’s Ministry of Labor announced that, from now on, foreign nationals can legally work only if no Iranian volunteer is available for the position and they obtain a work visa. With…
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