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Afghanistan
Kabul–Moscow Political Consultations Held in Afghanistan
DID Press: The second round of political consultations between the Taliban administration and Russia has been held in Kabul, with both sides discussing ways to strengthen bilateral relations, expand economic cooperation, and enhance coordination on regional issues. Afghan Foreign Ministry…
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TTP Commander Killed in Ghazni Shooting
DID Press: A commander of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan has been killed in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province after being shot by unidentified gunmen, local sources said. According to reports, Khalid Masood, a TTP commander, was attacked around midnight on Thursday while leaving…
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Blast Hits Kabul University Dormitory, Campus Sealed Off
DID Press: A hand grenade blast struck the dormitory compound at Kabul University on Friday evening, injuring several students, according to local sources. The blast occurred around dinner time as students were leaving the dormitory. Local sources said at least…
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Pakistan Accelerates Afghan Deportations as Daily Returns Reach 6,000
DID Press: Pakistan has stepped up the deportation of undocumented Afghan nationals, with the number of daily returnees through the Torkham border crossing rising to around 6,000, according to officials. At the same time, ongoing trade restrictions at the crossing…
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UN: 175 Mine and UXO Casualties Reported in Afghanistan in 5 Months
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says at least 175 people were killed or injured by landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Afghanistan between January and May 2026, with children accounting for 75 percent of the…
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UN: Half of Afghanistan’s Population to Live in Cities by 2060
DID Press: UN Human Settlements Programme has projected that nearly half of Afghanistan’s population will be living in urban areas by 2060, warning that many of the country’s cities are not prepared to accommodate such rapid growth. In a post…
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Bagram: US Strategic Failure and Security Vacuum in Afghanistan
DID Press: The overnight withdrawal of US forces from Bagram Air Base on July 2, 2021, marked not only the end of America’s two-decade military presence in Afghanistan, but also a turning point that exposed the failure of a costly…
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Tashkent Calls for Full Afghan Integration in Central Asian Regional Processes
DID Press: A senior adviser to the President of Uzbekistan has stressed that Afghanistan should be considered a full partner—not a peripheral actor—in emerging “Greater Central Asia” frameworks, emphasizing that the country’s stability and economic recovery are directly linked to…
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Sweden Allocates $5.26M in New Aid for Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan Trust Fund has announced that Sweden has allocated $5.26 million in new assistance to support vulnerable communities and strengthen development projects in Afghanistan. The fund stated that the contribution will be used to expand access to essential…
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Mullah Baradar to Lead Taliban Delegation to Funeral of Iran’s “Martyr Leader”
DID Press: Media outlets affiliated with the Taliban administration report that Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will lead a high-level Taliban delegation to Tehran to attend the funeral and burial ceremony of Iran’s “Martyr Leader.” According to the reports, the visit…
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