Türkiye
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Afghanistan
Anti-Hijab Policies in Azerbaijan: Secularism or Restrictions on Religious Freedom?
An Islamic and Historical Perspective on the Experiences of Afghanistan, Türkiye and Iran DID Press: Hijab in Islam is not merely a form of outward dress; it is also an expression of faith, religious identity, modesty and a Muslim woman’s…
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Government
Türkiye Urges Israel to End Violations of Syria’s Sovereignty
DID Press: Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has condemned Israeli attacks and military activities in southern Syria, calling on Israel to immediately end actions that heighten tensions and fully comply with the 1974 Agreement on Disengagement between Israeli…
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Afghanistan
Turkish Parliamentary Official Urges Afghan Students to Return Home After Graduation
DID Press: Fuat Oktay, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Türkiye’s Grand National Assembly, has urged Afghan students studying in Türkiye to return to Afghanistan after graduation and use their knowledge and experience to contribute to the country’s development…
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Government
Davutoglu Visits Najaf and Karbala as Türkiye Seeks Broader Ties with Iraqi Shiite Leaders
DID Press: Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s visit to Najaf, Kufa and Karbala, along with meetings with prominent Iraqi political and religious figures, highlights Ankara’s efforts to expand its engagement across Iraq’s political and religious landscape. The approach could…
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Afghanistan
Balkh Governor, Turkish Ambassador Discuss Visa Facilitation and Trade Expansion
DID Press: Mohammad Yusuf Wafa, the Taliban-appointed governor of Balkh province, met with Sadin Aylidiz, Türkiye’s ambassador to Afghanistan, to discuss expanding economic and trade cooperation and facilitating visa issuance for local businesspeople and patients. The meeting aimed to strengthen…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Cut Air Cargo Service Fees to Support Afghan Traders
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has announced significant reductions in several aviation service fees, saying the move is aimed at lowering cargo transportation costs and encouraging the movement of goods by air. According to the ministry,…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan: Regional Mediation Efforts With Taliban Have Failed to Ease Tensions
DID Press: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry says mediation efforts by regional countries to ease tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban administration in Kabul have so far failed to produce a breakthrough. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said Pakistan had engaged…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Drawn With Russia and Türkiye at FIFA U-15 World Cup
DID Press: Afghanistan’s U-15 national football team has been drawn alongside Russia, Türkiye, Sierra Leone, Sudan and Djibouti at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan. The draw for the tournament was held on Thursday, with…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Conditions Reopening of Afghanistan Border on End to Terrorism
DID Press: Pakistan has said it is ready to reopen its border crossings with Afghanistan, restore transit trade and use Afghanistan as a regional connectivity hub, but has conditioned the move on Kabul taking decisive and verifiable action against militant…
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Afghanistan
Turkish Intelligence Chief Holds Talks With Senior Taliban Officials in Kabul
DID Press: Ibrahim Kalin, head of Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), visited Kabul and Kandahar on Wednesday and held talks with senior Taliban officials on strengthening security and intelligence cooperation between Türkiye and Afghanistan, according to Turkish security sources cited…
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