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Afghanistan
Afghanistan–Pakistan Reopen Angoor Ada Border Crossing After 2 Year Closure
DID Press: Angoor Ada border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan has officially reopened after two years of closure. Local officials confirmed that alongside the reopening of the crossing, the terminal of the National Logistics Organization has also resumed operations. The…
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Taliban Blames Aging Fiber-Optic Cables for Nationwide Internet Outage
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban government, has cited the deterioration of fiber-optic cables as the cause of Afghanistan’s ongoing nationwide internet blackout, dismissing rumors that the shutdown is a deliberate ban. Since Monday evening, internet users across…
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Internet Shutdown in Afghanistan Sparks Global Concern, Warns Hanif Atmar
DID Press: Taliban government’s suspension of internet, phone, and communication services in Afghanistan has triggered widespread national and international concern. Hanif Atmar, Foreign Minister of the former Afghan Republic, called the move a catastrophe alongside the regime’s anti-women policies and…
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New Details Emerge on Nationwide Internet Shutdown in Afghanistan
DID Press: Nationwide shutdown of internet and telecommunications services in Afghanistan continues, with only international organizations and diplomatic missions in Kabul maintaining access via VSAT. Banks, money exchanges, and some Taliban offices remain partially closed, amid circulating rumors of leadership…
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Afghanistan Resumes International Flights
DID Press: After months of suspension due to security and economic challenges, Kam Air has announced the resumption of its scheduled international flights from Kabul International Airport. According to company officials, flights will begin today, Wednesday, October 1, at 16:00…
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TTP Claims Hundreds of Border Operations
DID Press: Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed in its September 2025 monthly report that it carried out 359 operations across various border areas, including North and South Waziristan and Bajaur, resulting in 476 deaths and 317 injuries. According to news sources,…
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Afghan Science Expo Promotes Iran-Afghanistan Academic Ties
DID Press: In a dedicated meeting between Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Kabul, the scientific and executive secretary of the “Afghan Science Expo,” and the leadership of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, both sides emphasized the importance of expanding scientific, cultural, and…
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Internet Outage in Afghanistan Disrupts Truck Exports via Dogharoon Border
DID Press: Dogharoon border terminal has reported a halt in the movement of commercial trucks toward the Islam Qala customs checkpoint due to an ongoing internet outage in Afghanistan. According to Pour Abed, the director of the Dogharoon border terminal,…
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Nationwide Internet Shutdown Deepens Afghanistan’s Digital Isolation and Economic Crisis
DID Press: A new survey conducted by DID Press reveals that a majority of Afghanistan citizens view the Taliban government’s decision to cut off nationwide internet access as a serious threat to freedom of expression, the economy, and education. More…
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Hekmatyar to Taliban: People Must Have a Say in Their Future
DID Press: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, leader of Afghanistan’s Hezb-e Islami party, has sharply criticized the Taliban’s governing style, calling for greater public participation in determining the country’s political future. In a post shared on his official social media account, Hekmatyar emphasized…
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