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Afghanistan
Mullah Hebatullah Shakes-Up Provincial and Ministerial Posts
DID Press: Taliban supreme leader Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada has announced a series of sweeping appointments across key political, administrative, and security sectors of the Taliban government. According to the decree, the changes include the following: Ministry of Interior Affairs Sheikh…
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Afghanistan
Clashes Erupt Between Taliban and Badakhshan Residents Over Gold Mine
DID Press: Local sources in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province reported heavy clashes between Taliban forces and residents of Yawan district over control of local gold mines. The fighting broke out early Monday, October 13, after Taliban units entered Awez area to…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Confirms Full Control of Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi
DID Press: Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, confirmed that Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi is now operating entirely under the control of Taliban administration. Responding to a question about the embassy’s current status, Muttaqi said, “The embassy is…
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Government
Araqchi: Iran Not Share Table with Those “Sanctioning” its People
DID Press: Iran’s FM Abbas Araqchi said Tehran declined to attend international summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, stressing that the Islamic Republic will not engage with countries that have acted against the Iranian people and continue to threaten and impose sanctions.…
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Government
Times of Israel: No Force Other Than Hamas Can Govern Gaza
DID Press: Despite earlier statements by the Israeli PM that neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority would be allowed to play any role in Gaza after the war, Times of Israel has reported the rapid return of Hamas security forces…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Request to Change Flag and Name of Embassy in Berlin
DID Press: Representatives of Taliban government have requested permission to raise their flag over Afghanistan Embassy in Berlin, a move that has met strong opposition from Germany’s armed forces and several political parties, according to reports. Taliban intend to replace…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Says ‘Path of Dialogue with Afghanistan Open’
DID Press: Following intense border clashes with Taliban forces, Pakistan issued an official statement condemning attacks launched from Afghanistan territory while reporting heavy losses among the assailants. Despite the sharp tone, Islamabad reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy and dialogue with…
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Afghanistan
Punjab Intensifies Crackdown on Afghanistani Migrants
DID Press: Pakistan Punjab province has launched the third phase of its ongoing campaign to detain and deport Afghanistani migrants, as part of the federal government’s continued hardline policy toward undocumented foreigners. According to Pakistani media reports, 123 Afghanistani nationals…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Opposition Alliance Urges for Dialogue with Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s opposition alliance, Tehreek-e-Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP), on Sunday voiced support for Saudi Arabia’s call for dialogue with Afghanistan and urged the government to convene a joint session of parliament to address pressing domestic and foreign issues. The alliance…
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Afghanistan
Trump Says Resolving Pakistan–Afghanistan Clashes to Mark His ‘Ninth War Ended’
DID Press: US President Donald Trump announced that he intends to focus on ending the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan after returning from his trip to Israel for the release of hostages. He said the initiative will mark the…
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