Recent Updates
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Afghanistan
Fresh Attack on Chinese Nationals at Afghanistan–Tajikistan Border
DID Press: Two Chinese citizens have come under armed attack along the Afghanistan–Tajikistan frontier—an incident in which Taliban border forces were allegedly involved, reported local sources in Badakhshan province. The attack occurred only days after three other Chinese nationals were…
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Afghanistan
US Homeland Security: Afghan Suspect Radicalized after Arrival
DID Press: US Secretary of Homeland Security said that Rahmanullah Lakanwal, Afghan migrant accused of shooting two National Guard soldiers near the White House, became radicalized after entering the United States, and that investigations into any potential accomplices are ongoing.…
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Afghanistan
Afghan EVAC Leader Urges Mass Protests Against US Immigration Delays
DID Press: Afghan EVAC, led by Sean van Diever, has criticized recent U.S. immigration policies, calling them “insanity,” and urged Afghan migrants to organize public demonstrations in protest. In his statement, van Diever highlighted the widespread frustration and anxiety among…
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Afghanistan
Fazlur Rehman Blames Pakistan Army for Domestic Violence, Not Afghanistan
DID Press: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the leader of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), has sharply criticized the country’s military, saying the roots of violence and the rise of armed groups lie in Pakistan’s own policies—not in Afghanistan. In a recent speech,…
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Afghanistan
Significant Progress on Final Section of Khaf–Herat Railway
DID Press: Final phase of the Khaf–Herat railway project—designed to connect the Guzara Industrial Township to the rail networks of Afghanistan and Iran—is advancing rapidly. With accelerated construction on the last segment of the line, the Guzara Industrial Township is…
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Government
Israelis Form Queues at Portuguese Embassy for Citizenship Applications
DID Press: On Saturday, thousands of Israeli citizens formed long queues outside the Embassy of Portugal in Tel Aviv, waiting for a rare in-person “walk-in” opportunity to apply for Portuguese citizenship or renew Portuguese passports. The unusually large turnout —…
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Government
TTP Strength Still Rising Despite Pakistan’s Daily Raids
DID Press: Sami Yousafzai, an Afghan journalist and analyst, says that despite Pakistan’s claims of killing large numbers of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters on a daily basis, the group’s manpower has not decreased — and in fact appears to be…
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Afghanistan
Tehran, Kabul Push for Stronger Banking Ties, Payment Channels
DID Press: A joint economic meeting between the central bank governors of Iran and Afghanistan was held in Kabul, with officials from Iran’s Razavi Khorasan province also in attendance. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral financial cooperation, including new mechanisms…
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Afghanistan
Heavy Truck Queues Awaiting Decision on Torkham Reopening
DID Press: Thousands of cargo trucks remain stranded on both sides of the Torkham crossing as the key Afghanistan–Pakistan border point enters its 50th day of closure. The prolonged shutdown — affecting export, import, and transit goods — has left…
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Government
Gaza Death Toll Exceeds 70,000 Despite Truce, Israeli Strikes Continue
DID Press: The total number of Palestinians killed since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict has reached approximately 70,100, reported Gaza Health Ministry. Although a ceasefire was mediated in October 2025, Israeli strikes have continued, with new images and reports…
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