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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Consulate Staff in Bonn Resign Over Taliban Appointment
DID Press: The acting head and entire staff of the Afghanistan Consulate General in Bonn, Germany, have collectively resigned in protest over the German government’s decision to hand over consular authority to diplomats representing the Taliban administration. In a video…
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Afghanistan Imposes Temporary Internet Shutdown for Online Monitoring
DID Press: A nationwide internet outage in Afghanistan has been described as a temporary measure aimed at enhancing oversight of the digital space and monitoring telecommunications operators, according to local media reports. The move, which sparked widespread concern among citizens,…
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New Delhi Reaffirms Commitment to Chabahar Project Despite US Pressure
DID Press: Despite new U.S. sanctions and cancellation of sanction waivers, India continues to move forward with the development and management of Iran’s Chabahar Port. Even as new U.S. sanctions against Iran take effect and previous exemptions are withdrawn, India…
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Taliban Opponents Gather in Islamabad to Explore Peaceful Solutions
DID Press: A two-day meeting of political opponents of the Taliban government, titled “Regional Dialogue: Toward Unity and Trust”, began on Monday in Islamabad. The gathering, jointly organized by Women for Afghanistan and the South Asia Strategic Stability Institute, aims…
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Nearly 15,000 Foreigners Enter or Leave Afghanistan in six Months
DID Press: Over 14,800 foreign nationals entered or exited Afghanistan via land borders and airports during the first six months of this year (solar year), reported Afghanistan National Statistics and Information Authority. A total of 8,096 people, including 420 women,…
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Afghanistan again Geopolitical Battleground amid Trump’s Bagram Proposal
DID Press: US President Donald Trump’s remarks regarding potential reoccupation of Bagram Air Base mark a new phase in US policy toward Afghanistan, highlighting efforts to counter regional rivals while potentially threatening Afghanistan’s fragile stability and returning the country to…
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Kabul Seeking Stronger US Ties through Prisoner Releases
DID Press: Zakir Jalali, Deputy Political Minister of the Taliban’s Foreign Ministry, said that high-level meetings and progress on the issue of prisoner releases between Kabul and Washington could pave the way for broader cooperation in various fields. The release…
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Afghanistan Begins Fresh Polio Vaccination Campaign in 4 Provinces
DID Press: Polio Free Afghanistan organization announced the launch of a new round of polio vaccination campaigns across Kandahar, Helmand, Farah, and Herat provinces. The campaign began on Monday, September 29, in urban centers and several districts of these provinces.…
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Iran-Afghanistan Cultural Cooperation Marks Milestone in Bilateral Relations
DID Press: Afghanistan’s acting Minister of Information and Culture, Shir Ahmad Haqqani, met with Iran’s ambassador to Kabul, Ali-Reza Beikdeli, to discuss strengthening historical and cultural ties between the two neighboring countries. During the meeting, Haqqani highlighted shared history of…
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Pakistan’s Special Envoy in Iran for Talks on Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Special Envoy on Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq Khan, paid an official visit to Tehran for talks with senior Iranian officials on issues related to Afghanistan and strengthening bilateral relations. During the visit, Khan and Iranian officials discussed recent…
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