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Afghanistan
Taliban Restrict Political Media Guests to Government-Approved Voices
DID Press: Ministry of Information and Culture (Taliban) has ordered domestic media outlets to invite only officially approved guests to political programs, tightening control over public discourse in Afghanistan. Under the new directive, media organizations are required to feature only…
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Afghanistan Stuck Near Bottom of Global Press Freedom Index
DID Press: A new report by Reporters Without Borders shows that Afghanistan remains ranked 175th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, underscoring the ongoing crisis facing independent media under Taliban rule. According to the report,…
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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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Iran, Taliban Emphasize Expansion of Economic Cooperation
DID Press: Officials from Iran and Taliban have held talks in Tehran, stressing the need to streamline diplomatic processes, remove existing obstacles, and expand cooperation in economic and cultural fields. In line with ongoing diplomatic engagement between Tehran and Kabul,…
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Taliban Launches 4B Afghanis Power Projects in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: Authorities under the Taliban announced the launch of three major electricity supply projects in northern Afghanistan, with a total budget of nearly 4 billion afghanis aimed at expanding energy access across underserved regions. Local officials said the projects…
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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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Taliban Says It Foiled Arms Smuggling from Pakistan into Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s 203rd Mansoori Corps announced that it has prevented the smuggling of weapons and ammunition from Pakistan into Afghanistan during a targeted security operation in Paktia province. According to the corps, the operation was conducted in the Chamkani…
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Taliban–Kazakhstan Expand Environmental Cooperation to Address Climate Change
DID Press: Officials from the Afghanistan and Kazakhstan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening environmental cooperation and jointly addressing the growing challenges posed by climate change. Matiul Haq Khalis, Director-General of the National Environmental Protection Agency under the Taliban administration,…
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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Expand Industrial and Trade Cooperation
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce held talks with governor of Bukhara to explore ways to expand exports and strengthen industrial cooperation between the two countries. Nooruddin Azizi met with Botir Zaripov during his official visit to Uzbekistan,…
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