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Military
Balochistan Liberation Army Forms Women’s Unit
DID Press: The separatist armed group Baloch Liberation Army has publicly revealed the identity of a female commander for the first time, identifying her as “Shainaaz Baloch” and releasing images and details of its newly formed women’s unit. According to…
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Afghanistan
Karzai Hails Zakia Ahmad’s Everest Climb as Historic Achievement
DID Press: Hamid Karzai has congratulated Afghan mountaineer Zakia Ahmadi on her successful ascent of Mount Everest, describing the achievement as a historic milestone for Afghanistan. In a message, Karzai praised Ahmadi’s accomplishment as the first Afghan woman to reach…
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Afghanistan
India Sends 20 Tons of Medical Supplies to Afghanistan
DID Press: India has dispatched a 20-ton shipment of essential medical equipment and supplies to Afghanistan as part of its ongoing humanitarian assistance, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the shipment is…
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Government
Israeli National Arrested in Cyprus Over Fetuses Found in Luggage
DID Press: Authorities at Ercan International Airport in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) have arrested a 24-year-old Israeli national after discovering four human fetuses in his luggage. According to reports by Ynet, security personnel found a cryogenic container…
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Government
Saudi Border Security Reshuffle Sees Pakistani Military Role Expanded
DID Press: Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia has reshaped its southern border security architecture by relying increasingly on Pakistani forces, while sidelining Yemeni-affiliated units previously deployed in the region. According to regional media reports, thousands of Pakistani military personnel have…
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Afghanistan
Azerbaijan Signals Expansion of Relations With Afghanistan
DID Press: Hikmet Hajiyev has announced that Azerbaijan is seeking to expand cooperation with Afghanistan across multiple sectors, highlighting longstanding historical and cultural ties between the two countries. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Global Cities Forum in…
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Afghanistan
Norway Urges Taliban to End Discrimination Against Women
DID Press: Norway’s diplomatic mission for Afghanistan has called on the Taliban to end discrimination against women and girls, expressing concern over the group’s recent decree related to child marriage and urging compliance with Afghanistan’s international human rights obligations. The…
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Afghanistan
UK Envoy Praises Afghan Women’s Resilience and Role in Shaping Future
DID Press: Richard Lindsay has praised the resilience and contributions of Afghan women during his recent visit to Kabul, saying women across the country continue to carry out “inspiring and courageous” efforts despite mounting challenges. Lindsay said he met several…
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Afghanistan
India Orders More Than 100 Afghan Migrant Families to Leave
DID Press: Around 120 Afghan migrant families in New Delhi say they have received notices from India’s Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) instructing them to apply for exit permits and leave the country within 30 days. Several Afghan migrants told…
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Afghanistan
EU-Taliban Deportation Talks Spark Accusations of “Complicity”
DID Press: A planned meeting in June between the European Commission, the government of Sweden, and representatives of the Taliban in Brussels has triggered sharp criticism from some Members of the European Parliament, who argue the initiative amounts to “complicity…
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