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Afghanistan
Trump Calls Leaving US Equipment in Afghanistan “Stupid” Mistake
DID Press: US President, in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, described the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan and the abandonment of military equipment as the “biggest mistake” of the previous administration and pledged to rebuild…
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Afghanistan
Taliban, Tatarstan Agree to Establish Joint Trade Center in Kazan
DID Press: Gul Hassan Hassan, Taliban government’s ambassador in Moscow, held official talks in Kazan with senior officials of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan on expanding economic cooperation, investment, and the establishment of a joint Afghanistan–Tatarstan trade center. According to the…
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Pakistan, China Boost Counterterrorism Cooperation
DID Press: China’s ambassador, in a meeting with Pakistan’s interior minister, reaffirmed Beijing’s full support for Islamabad and emphasized expanding security cooperation between the two countries. Pakistani media reported that during the meeting, both sides agreed to strengthen joint efforts…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan: Border with Afghanistan to Remain Closed Until TTP Curbed
DID Press: Pakistan announced that its border crossings with Afghanistan will remain closed until the Taliban government takes tangible, verifiable, and irreversible measures against Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Officials in Islamabad said the decision is part of a new security approach,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Launches Kabul-Bamyan Road Construction
DID Press: Construction has officially started on a 25-kilometer road segment from Maydan Shahr to Jalrez district in Maidan Wardak province, with a budget of approximately 570 million Afghanis. Taliban government officials describe the project as part of a key…
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Taliban Releases Book Documenting 2,600 Oaths of Loyalty to Akhundzada
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Higher Education announced the publication of a 295-page book documenting the pledges of allegiance made by more than 2,600 university lecturers and religious scholars to the group’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada. The book also releases,…
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Taliban: Over 300 Migrants Detained Attempting Illegal Entry into Iran
DID Press: Taliban’s 207 Al-Farooq Corps says it has detained at least 315 people over the past week as they attempted to cross illegally into Iran—part of tightened border controls in western Afghanistan. Officials said the purpose of the arrests…
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Pakistan Threatens Taliban with Asset Freeze and Transit Halt Over Terror Concerns
DID Press: Jan Achakzai, Information Minister of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, announced in a recent statement that Islamabad will implement a series of strict measures against the Taliban if their government fails to control terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan. The measures…
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Afghanistan
Taliban: Young Afghan Athletes Bring Pride on Global Stage
DID Press: A spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry of Interior praised the achievements of Afghanistan’s young athletes, saying their victories in international competitions showcase the country’s capabilities and bring pride to the Afghan people. The statement highlighted Yusuf Jahangir, a…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Condemns US Drone Flights Over Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban government criticized the continued flights of U.S. drones over Afghanistan, saying the operations, conducted without coordination, violate the country’s airspace and create public anxiety and mistrust. Zabiullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban government, said that American drones…
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