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Afghanistan
Taliban Claim Arrest of Suspect Linked to Attacks on Chinese Nationals in Badakhshan
DID Press: Taliban security sources say their special forces carried out a nighttime raid in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province, targeting a hideout believed to be linked to recent attacks on Chinese nationals near the Tajikistan border. One wanted suspect was…
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Taliban Establish Independent Oil and Gas Authority, Launch $15M Fuel Hub in Mazar-e-Sharif
DID Press: Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada approved the establishment of an Independent Oil and Gas Authority, consolidating previously fragmented activities in the sector, while construction has begun on a $15 million fuel trade center in Mazar-e-Sharif city to improve fuel…
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Iran Respects Kabul Decision Not to Attend Tehran Meeting
DID Press: Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Tehran respects Afghanistan’s decision not to participate in the regional conference held in Tehran, while stressing the importance of constructive dialogue to resolve the Afghan crisis. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the meeting…
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Washington Post: Former US Military Bases in Afghanistan Largely Sit Idle
DID Press: An investigative report by The Washington Post reveals that despite taking control of former U.S. military bases in Afghanistan, the Taliban have been unable to effectively utilize these facilities, leaving large portions of them largely inactive. Based on…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Seeking Trade Expansion with India as Pakistan Ties Stall
DID Press: Taliban administration is seeking to expand trade relations with India, describing the country as a “suitable market” for Afghan agricultural products, as commercial ties with Pakistan remain effectively frozen amid political tensions and border closures. Speaking on Friday…
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US Envoy to UNSC: Taliban Not a Trustworthy Partner
DID Press: US representative at the UN Security Council delivered a sharp critique of the Taliban, stating that Washington’s priority remains reducing the threat of terrorist attacks originating from Afghanistan. He described the Taliban as an “unreliable partner” and held…
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Taliban: Combating Administrative Corruption our Top Priority
DID Press: Hamdullah Fetrat, Deputy Spokesperson of the Taliban government, said fighting administrative corruption is at the top of the government’s agenda, and over the past four years, the level of corruption has been reduced to a minimum. The government…
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Powerful Blast Near Taliban Base in Panjshir Sparks Suspicion of Drone Attack
DID Press: A powerful explosion has struck northern Panjshir province. Local sources reporting the possible use of small drones near a major Taliban base. Residents say the blast occurred close to a Taliban compound in the village of Manjinsto, raising…
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Taliban Redeploys 2,000 Troops from Panjshir to Helmand, Badakhshan
DID Press: Taliban government has moved more than 2,000 Ministry of Defense troops from Panjshir to the northern province of Badakhshan and southern Helmand, IRAF reports. The redeployment comes amid rising tensions with Pakistan, unrest in Badakhshan, and the killing…
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Taliban, Pakistan Halt Border Clashes in Spin Boldak
DID Press: Heavy fighting between Taliban forces and Pakistani border guards at the strategic Spin Boldak crossing has been temporarily halted following a call and request from Islamabad. Meanwhile, Taliban officials accuse Pakistan of repeatedly violating the ceasefire and launching…
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