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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Football Takes Another Step Toward Europe
DID Press: One of Afghanistan’s most talented young footballers is set to continue his career in Spain. According to media reports, Hussain Karniyl, a 22-year-old Afghan midfielder, has reached a final agreement with the Spanish club Cádiz, following an impressive…
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Human Rights
Pope Leo to Visit Turkey, Lebanon on First Foreign Trip
DID Press: Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Leo, the first North American pontiff, will make his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2, with peace in the Middle East expected to be a central…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Silent Crisis: Lost Childhood of a Generation
DID Press: As the world marks International Children’s Day, Afghanistan stands in stark contrast to the global message of celebration and hope. For millions of Afghanistan children, this day is not a symbol of joy but a reminder of hunger,…
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Afghanistan
Former Afghanistan Official Warns India-Pakistan Rivalry Undermines Peace
DID Press: Former Afghanistan Foreign Minister and national security adviser, Dr. Rangin Dadfar Spanta, warned on Wednesday that geopolitical competition between India and Pakistan in Afghanistan does not contribute to regional peace and stability. Spanta said current Indian policies are…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Rejects US Return to Bagram, Citing Sovereignty, Regional Dynamics
DID Press: Afghanistan’s position as a strategic crossroads has historically made it a theater of great power competition. From the Soviet invasion to the U.S.-led coalition, foreign military presence has left deep sensitivities across Afghanistan society, a context now shaping…
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Athlete
Cristiano Ronaldo Displays Palestinian Flag During Al-Nassr Match
DID Press: Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese football star, displayed Palestinian flag on his forehead and arm during a recent match for Saudi club Al-Nassr. The gesture coincided with the anniversary of the October 7 events which was interpreted by observers as…
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Government
US Forces Kill Senior Al-Qaeda-Linked Ansar al-Islam Member in Syria
DID Press: US forces killed Mohammad Abdulwahab Al-Ahmad, a senior member and attack planner of Al-Qaeda-linked group Ansar al-Islam, during an operation in Syria last week, said US Department of Defense on Wednesday. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strike…
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Afghanistan
Turkish Official: Peace in Afghanistan Impossible without Women’s Rights
DID Press: Senior adviser to the Turkish president, Yalçın Topçu, said on Wednesday that lasting peace in Afghanistan can only be achieved through an inclusive government that guarantees fundamental human rights, particularly those of women and girls. Topçu made the…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Security on Agenda of Russia-Central Asia Summit
DID Press: Security developments in Afghanistan will be a key topic at the second Russia-Central Asia summit on Oct. 9, said Kremlin officials, as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to meet leaders from five Central Asian countries in Tajikistan. Yuri…
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Government
Ecuador President Survives Attack, Five Arrested
DID Press: Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa survived an attack on Wednesday when his vehicle was surrounded by about 500 protesters in Cañar province, authorities said. Protesters reportedly threw stones at the vehicle, which also showed signs of possible bullet damage.…
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