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Afghanistan
Taliban Envoy to China Blames Pakistan for Regional Instability
DID Press: Taliban government’s ambassador to China, Belal Karimi, accused Pakistan of being the main source of instability in the region, warning that peace and security will remain elusive as long as the country’s ruling elite is not restrained. In…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Begins Polio Vaccination Drive in Kunar, Nuristan and Laghman
DID Press: “Polio-Free Afghanistan” health initiative announced a new vaccination campaign targeting children in three eastern provinces — Kunar, Nuristan, and Laghman. According to the organization, the drive is set to begin next week and will use a combination of…
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Afghanistan
Kabul and Tashkent Eye Chabahar in Boosting Regional Trade
DID Press: As US sanctions cast uncertainty over the future of Iran’s Chabahar Port, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have emphasized its importance for expanding regional trade and access to global markets, particularly India. Following Washington’s decision to revoke the waiver on…
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Afghanistan
Sikhs, Hindus Reject Taliban’s Call to Return, Citing Lack of Safety, Rights
DID Press: Members of Afghanistan’s Sikh and Hindu communities have rejected Taliban government’s recent invitation to return to the country, saying going back under current conditions is “impossible and meaningless” without security guarantees, religious freedom, and basic rights. Taliban’s acting…
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Afghanistan
‘You Are Not Alone’: Taliban Express Solidarity with Palestinian Resistance
DID Press: As a ceasefire takes effect in Gaza Strip, accounts affiliated with Afghanistan’s Taliban government have released a video message from Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people. In the video, Haqqani assures Palestinians that “the…
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Government
Tehran Condemns Trump’s Remarks in Knesset as ‘Baseless and Shameful’
DID Press: Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump in Israel’s Knesset, describing his accusations against Tehran as “groundless, irresponsible, and shameful.” The ministry said Washington has “no moral authority” to judge Iran. In an…
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Afghanistan
India, Afghanistan to Launch Direct Flights Linking Amritsar With Kabul and Kandahar
DID Press: In a move aimed at strengthening regional and economic ties, Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has announced plans to open direct flights between India’s Amritsar and Afghanistan’s Kabul and Kandahar cities. Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi made the announcement…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Launched Retaliatory Attack on Pakistan after Cross-Border Airstrikes
DID Press: Taliban forces have launched a large-scale attack on Pakistani border outposts under the direct orders of the group’s supreme leader, Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, following Pakistan airstrikes on Afghanistan territory in Khost and Paktika provinces. The assault marks one…
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Economy & Development
“Ready to Fight Trade War to the End,” says China
DID Press: China’s Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday that Beijing is prepared to fight “to the end” to resolve its trade war with the United States but remains open to dialogue. The statement came after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened…
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Government
Qatar Hopes Just Solution to Palestine Cause after Sharm el-Sheikh Summit
DID Press: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hoped that Sharm el-Sheikh peace summit will mark a significant step toward achieving a comprehensive, just, and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue. The Emir also expressed satisfaction with the…
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