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Afghanistan
UN Warns of Escalating Water Crisis in Drought-Hit Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned that prolonged drought in Afghanistan is pushing the country toward a severe water crisis. OCHA highlighted that dwindling water resources threaten the lives and health of millions, especially…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Banks Ready to Offer Int’l Banking Services
DID Press: Afghanistan’s central bank announced that domestic banks are now equipped to provide banking services in line with international standards. The statement confirms that Afghan banks can offer services such as international accounts, cross-border money transfers, and electronic banking.…
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Afghanistan
Taliban: Over 3M Afghan Migrants Returned in 2025
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced that more than three million Afghan migrants returned from neighboring countries, primarily Iran and Pakistan, in 2025. Spokesperson Abdulmutalib Haqqani highlighted that returns are ongoing from Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey. UNHCR…
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Iran: Disarming Hezbollah a Political Fantasy
DID Press: Deputy Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Ahmad Vahidi, rejected recent efforts by the United States, Saudi Arabia, France, and Israel to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon, emphasizing that the scenario lacks practical feasibility and that the parties…
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Israel Admits Editing Wikipedia to Influence Public Narratives
DID Press: Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett has admitted to receiving training on manipulating Wikipedia entries to shape public perception. While Wikipedia operates under a “neutral point of view” principle, its open-editing model leaves content vulnerable to influence by users…
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Southern Yemen: Saudi-Backed Forces Clash with UAE-Supported STC
DID Press: Approximately 20,000 Saudi-backed troops have been deployed along Yemen’s southern borders to pressure the UAE-supported Southern Transitional Council (STC) to withdraw from recently seized territories in Hadramawt, Al Mahrah, and Abyan, According to The Guardian. The STC, continuing…
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GCC Faces Deep Rift: Israel and UAE Align Against Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Reports from Middle East Monitor reveal unprecedented internal divisions within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), challenging claims of unity among its member states. According to a senior source connected to a regional royal family, hidden rivalries and shifting…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Holds Kuwait to 4–4 Draw in Friendly Futsal Match
DID Press: Afghanistan national futsal team played its first friendly match in Kuwait, ending in a 4–4 draw against the host nation. The match, part of Afghanistan’s preparations for the 2026 AFC Futsal Championship, featured an attacking and fast-paced style…
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Yalda Night in Afghanistan: Ancient Tradition Survives amid Restrictions
DID Press: Yalda Night, one of Afghanistan’s oldest cultural traditions, continues to be celebrated in homes and family gatherings despite social restrictions. The observance, marking the longest night of the year, symbolizes family unity, hope, and cultural resilience. Afghans celebrate…
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Government
US DOJ Removes 16 Epstein-Related Files From Public Website
DID Press: US Department of Justice (DOJ) removed at least 16 files from its public website without explanation, sparking widespread speculation, less than 24 hours after publishing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The deleted materials included photos and artwork from…
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