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Afghanistan
FIFA Recognizes Afghanistan Women’s National Team for Intl Competition
DID Press: FIFA has officially confirmed that Afghan women footballers are now eligible to compete as the formal representatives of Afghanistan in international tournaments. The decision was made in coordination with the Asian Football Confederation and underscores FIFA’s commitment to…
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Media Violations Rise as Number of Active Outlets Declines in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has reported more than 110 recorded media violations over the past year, even as independent assessments indicate a sharp decline in the number of functioning media outlets across Afghanistan amid tightening restrictions.…
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Taliban Offers ‘Two Steps’ Toward De-Escalation if Pakistan Moves First
DID Press: Taliban has signaled readiness to take additional steps to ease tensions with Pakistan, stating it would make “two positive moves” if Islamabad initiates de-escalation. The position was expressed by Abdul Wasi during a meeting with Richard Lindsay, where…
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Taliban Clergy Law Seen as Move Toward Sectarian Monopoly in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s newly issued “Preachers Law” has sparked concern among analysts, as it restricts religious preaching activities to followers of Hanafi jurisprudence, signaling what critics describe as an institutional effort to consolidate a sectarian monopoly within Afghanistan’s governance structure.…
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First 5G Internet Trial Launched in Kabul
DID Press: Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has announced the launch of a pilot 5G internet service in Kabul, marking the first experimental deployment of next-generation connectivity in the country. According to a statement from the ministry, the initiative…
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Afghanistan, Hangzhou Chamber Sign Trade Cooperation Agreement
DID Press: Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment signed a cooperation memorandum with the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce following a working visit to China aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and commercial relations. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the…
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Kabul Municipality: Buildings Up to 30 stories Are Permitted Under Urban Plans
DID Press: Kabul Municipality has announced that residents are allowed to construct buildings of up to 30 stories in line with approved urban regulations and master plans, rejecting claims that construction above three floors has been banned. A spokesperson for…
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Taliban Signs 30-Year Fluorite Mining Deal in Kandahar Worth 145M Afghanis
DID Press: Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Taliban has announced the signing of a long-term contract valued at approximately 145 million Afghanis for the extraction and processing of fluorite in the Nish district of Kandahar Province, granting the government…
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Afghan Migrants Undermine Attempts to Fuel Iran–Afghanistan Tensions
DID Press: A new commentary by Seyed Ruhollah Hosseini, cultural adviser of the Iran in Afghanistan, examines the role of Afghan migrants in recent social developments and highlights how their conduct helped reduce tensions and counter divisive narratives. The author…
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Taliban–Pakistan Clashes Kill Civilians in Renewed Border Violence
DID Press: Fresh cross-border clashes between Taliban forces and the Pakistan Army have resulted in civilian casualties along the frontier between Afghanistan and Pakistan, local sources report. According to sources, Taliban forces launched mortar attacks from Afghan territory overnight targeting…
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