Governance
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Afghanistan
Taliban Law Transfers Ownerless Estates to State Treasury
DID Press: Taliban administration has published details of a new law governing the management of movable and immovable assets belonging to missing, absent, or deceased individuals, including provisions that transfer ownerless estates to the state treasury. According to the Taliban’s…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Enacts Law on Reviewing Property of Absent Persons
DID Press: Ministry of Justice of the Taliban administration announced that a new law on the review of movable and immovable property belonging to absent individuals has been officially published in the government gazette and brought into force after approval…
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Economy
Former US Federal Reserve Chair Warns of Economic Instability and Erosion of Public Trust
DID Press: Jerome Powell has warned that increasing political pressure on central banking decisions could undermine institutional independence, weaken public confidence, and threaten long-term economic stability. Speaking at the “John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award 2026” ceremony, Powell said…
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Afghanistan
Russia Signals Conditional Support for Continuation of UNAMA Mission in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan may continue its operations in Afghanistan, but Russia says its mandate extension should come with “specific conditions,” according to Moscow’s special envoy. Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special representative for Afghanistan, said in an interview…
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Afghanistan
Hekmatyar Criticizes Taliban for Prioritizing Appearance Over Islamic Principles
DID Press: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has issued rare criticism of the Taliban, accusing them of distorting Islamic values and arguing that Islam is founded on justice, consultation, and the protection of the oppressed—not external symbols such as clothing style or beard…
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Afghanistan
Former Kabul Governor: Afghanistan Cannot Escape Crisis Without Policy Shift by Taliban
DID Press: Former Kabul governor Ahmadullah Alizai has warned that Afghanistan’s ongoing political and economic crises cannot be resolved without meaningful policy changes by the current authorities. In a statement posted on X, Alizai said the country is simultaneously facing…
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Government
Widespread Protests Erupt Against Netanyahu Govt Across Israel
DID Press: Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in multiple Israeli cities, demonstrating against the government of Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing political and security tensions. According to a report published by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, approximately 200 demonstrators marched…
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Afghanistan
Taliban’s Concentration of Wealth and Power Fuels ‘Tribalization’ of Afghanistan’s Economy
DID Press: Evidence from multiple Afghan provinces suggests the Taliban have systematically restructured the country’s economic and administrative systems to consolidate wealth, employment opportunities, and key revenue streams within networks aligned with the group—largely benefiting members of a particular tribe.…
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