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Afghanistan
Taliban High-Level Delegation Visits Turkmenistan for TAPI, Energy Talks
DID Press: A senior delegation from the Taliban government has traveled to Turkmenistan to discuss the implementation of the TAPI gas pipeline project and broader cooperation in energy and economic sectors. The delegation includes Ataullah Omari, Hedayatullah Badri, Is’haq Sahibzada,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Deputy PM Orders Accelerated Upgrade of Hairatan Border Crossing
DID Press: Abdul Ghani Baradar has called for round-the-clock operations and urgent administrative reforms during a visit to the strategic Hairatan Port, emphasizing the expansion of transit infrastructure and improved service delivery. The Taliban’s economic affairs office said Baradar inspected…
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Government
Pakistan Army Chief Travels Again to Tehran for Iran–US Mediation Efforts
DID Press: Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir is reportedly traveling to Tehran for a second time in recent days as part of renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at facilitating mediation between Iran and the United States, according to Pakistani media sources.…
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News
Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 to win Europa League
DID Press: Aston Villa have been crowned champions of the 2026 Europa League after a commanding 3–0 victory over SC Freiburg in the final held in Istanbul. From the opening minutes, Aston Villa controlled the match with a disciplined and…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Pushes Rail Route to Boost Fresh Fruit Exports
DID Press: Noor Ahmad Islam Jar has called for accelerating the export of fresh agricultural products through Afghanistan’s rail network, particularly the Khaf–Herat railway, urging the removal of administrative barriers to prevent post-harvest losses and reduce damage to farmers’ produce.…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Deploy Reinforcements as Internal Crisis Escalates in Badakhshan
DID Press: Reports from Badakhshan indicate a new phase of internal tensions within the Taliban, as the group deploys reserve forces and heavy equipment to the province while senior military officials attempt to contain rising factional disputes. According to local…
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Afghanistan
Taliban: Forced Marriage of Girls Is Prohibited
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid has stated that forced marriage of girls is prohibited under Taliban rules, while defending a newly introduced regulation on “separation of spouses” that has drawn criticism from rights advocates. Responding to objections over the new directive,…
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Government
Guterres Warns of UNSC Legitimacy Crisis
DID Press: António Guterres has warned that the current structure of the UN Security Council faces a “serious legitimacy and efficiency crisis,” calling for an expansion of its permanent membership to better reflect today’s global realities. The UN Security Council…
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Afghanistan
Severe Dust Storm Hits Southern Afghanistan as Flood Alerts Issued for 21 Provinces
DID Press: A powerful dust storm swept across southern and western Afghanistan on Wednesday, causing widespread damage to public infrastructure, uprooting trees, and disrupting daily life, while Taliban meteorological authorities issued fresh warnings for heavy rain, flash floods, and strong…
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Afghanistan
UN-Habitat Raises Alarm Over Afghanistan’s Returnee Crisis
DID Press: UN-Habitat has warned that the growing return of Afghan migrants is intensifying Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis and placing additional strain on the country’s already limited resources. Speaking at the session titled “Housing for Return After Crisis: Delivering Sustainable Solutions”…
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