Afghanistan
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Afghanistan
Mujahid: UN lost its independence and effectiveness
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the Taliban’s caretaker government, took a strong stance in response to the UN’s continued opposition to the transfer of Afghanistan’s seat to the group, accusing the international body of bias and inaction. Mujahid…
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Afghanistan
Mullah Hebatullah: People should obey religious scholars and rules
DID Press: Hebatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Taliban’s caretaker government, called on the people to obey the group’s religious scholars and implement the orders issued unconditionally. According to a statement from Taliban-affiliated organizations, Akhundzada stressed the need to resolve…
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Afghanistan
Taliban foil trafficking of 6,000 narcotic tablets at Torkham
DID Press: Taliban government’s Ministry of Interior announced it seized thousands of narcotic tablets at the Torkham crossing. According to a statement released Tuesday, 29 July, the ministry’s border police forces were able to discover and seize a large shipment…
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Afghanistan
Drug Trafficking from Afghanistan to Ukraine Involving Brother of Zelensky’s Chief of Staff
DID Press: Russian state news agency RIA Novosti claimed Denys Yermak, the younger brother of Andriy Yermak—Ukraine President’s chief of staff—was accomplice in a drug trafficking operation from Afghanistan to Ukraine in the summer of 2024. According to the report,…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Turkmen figures establish new party in Turkey
DID Press: A number of political figures and diplomats of Turkmen descent affiliated with the former Afghanistan government in Turkey have established the “National Justice Party of Afghanistan.” Continuing the efforts of Afghanistan politicians in exile to redefine their role…
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Afghanistan
Increase in flights; Afghanistan on track to become regional aviation hub
The increase in the number of domestic and international flights in Afghanistan has been presented as an emerging economic potential for the caretaker government and the country. DID Press: With the significant growth in air traffic, Afghanistan has gained a…
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Afghanistan
Poll: Migration Crisis in Shadow of Silence; People Demand Global Action
DID Press: Following intensified pressures and restrictions against Afghanistan migrants in neighboring countries, especially Pakistan and Iran, Did Press conducted a poll to ask its audience about the most effective solution to protect the rights and dignity of these migrants.…
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Afghanistan
4.3 quake shakes Herat; tremors strongly felt in center
DID Press: A 4.3-magnitude earthquake shook parts of Herat province at 6:46 AM on Tuesday morning. Local sources in Karkh, Siawan, Zindajan, Ghoryan, Robat Sangi, Turghandi, and Shindand districts confirmed the earthquake, saying its tremors were clearly felt. Reports indicate…
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Economy & Development
Iran’s tripartite plan to develop railway lines to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan
DID Press: In order to strengthen regional connections and develop economic cooperation with its neighbors, Iran has launched three new plans to launch international passenger trains. These lines are set to connect Iran to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan. According to…
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Afghanistan
Early monsoon rains in Afghanistan; UN warns of flood risks
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced monsoon rains in Afghanistan have started earlier than usual this year, increasing the risk of flooding in various parts of the country. A report that reviewed the drought…
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