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Government
Russian Missile and Drone Strikes on Kyiv Kill at Least 17, Injure Dozens
DID Press: Ukrainian officials said at least 17 people were killed and 44 others injured early Wednesday after a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack targeted Kyiv and surrounding areas, marking one of the deadliest aerial assaults on the Ukrainian…
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Afghanistan
Khalilzad: Pakistan Has Not Improved 3 Years After Imran Khan’s Imprisonment
DID Press: Former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has criticized Pakistan’s current situation, arguing that the imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan has not improved the country’s conditions and has instead coincided with worsening political, economic…
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Economy
Yemen: Eight Saudi Oil Tankers Targeted, 29 Forced to Turn Back
DID Press: Yemen’s armed forces have announced that they targeted the Saudi oil tanker “Wafa” with ballistic missiles in the northern Red Sea near Yanbu, as part of what they describe as a “blockade for blockade” strategy. The group said…
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Economy
US Strategic Oil Reserve Depletion Outpaces Commercial Stocks Threefold
DID Press: Official data covering the period from February 6 to August 3, 2026, indicate that the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has been depleted at a rate more than three times faster than commercial crude oil inventories, bringing emergency…
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Government
Islamic Jihad: US Political Backing Is Fueling Continuation of Gaza War
DID Press: A senior official of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad has claimed that Israel is continuing its military operations in the Gaza Strip with political support from the United States. Ismail al-Sindawi, a senior leader of the movement, said Palestinian…
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Afghanistan
Italy, UNESCO Launch Emergency Restoration of Mazar-e-Sharif Shrine
DID Press: Italy, in partnership with UNESCO, has launched an emergency conservation and stabilization project for the historic Shrine of Hazrat Ali following structural damage caused by last year’s 6.3-magnitude earthquake. According to the Italian Embassy, the project aims to…
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Government
US Prison System Holds Nearly 1.9 Million Inmates Amid Mounting Operational Challenges
DID Press: United States operates one of the world’s largest prison systems, housing nearly 1.9 million inmates in more than 5,000 correctional facilities, while facing growing challenges including staff shortages, prison overcrowding and rising violence. According to the Bureau of…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Face Tough Test Against Russia in Continental Futsal Championship
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national futsal team will face one of the tournament favorites, Russia, today (Wednesday) in their third match of the Continental Futsal Championship 2026. After defeats against Thailand and Vietnam, Afghanistan are hoping to deliver a stronger performance…
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Afghanistan
UN: No Process Underway to Transfer Afghanistan’s Seat to Taliban
DID Press: United Nations has said that no process is currently underway to transfer Afghanistan’s seat at the organization to the Taliban administration, stressing that any decision on recognition and representation rests with member states. Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for…
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Afghanistan
Japan-Funded $2M Water Projects Agreement Signed for Nangarhar
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Water and Energy has announced the signing of a $2 million agreement with Japan’s PMS Institute to implement water management projects in Spin Ghar district of Nangarhar province. Under the agreement, 10 check dams, three…
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