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Afghanistan
Increased Activity by Commander Juma Khan Fateh Reported in Badakhshan
DID Press: Local sources in northeastern Afghanistan report a renewed build-up of forces by Juma Khan Fateh in the Darwaz region of Badakhshan Province, following his dismissal from a government position and rejection of reported reconciliation proposals from Kabul. According…
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Afghanistan
Shah Hussain Murtazavi: Ethnic and Religious Diversity Is Afghanistan’s Valuable Asset
DID Press: Shah Hussain Murtazavi, a senior former advisor in the Afghanistan republican administration, has said that ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity in Afghanistan represents a “valuable national asset” that can strengthen unity and social cohesion if preserved through mutual…
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Economy
Baghaei Says US Faces Severe Food Insecurity, Criticizes Policy Response
DID Press: Esmaeil Baghaei has said that the United States is itself in need of “charity” to address its domestic hunger problems, citing reports on food insecurity across the country. In a message posted on the social media platform X,…
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Economy & Development
South Korea to Introduce Iranian Shahed-136 Inspired Drones into Military
DID Press: South Korea has announced plans to enhance its military capabilities through the development and deployment of low-cost drones modeled on Iran’s Shahed-136, including systems based on reverse engineering. The Ministry of National Defense said domestically developed loitering munitions,…
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Government
Iran Says US Military Presence in Region Fuels Instability and Division
DID Press: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has said that US claims of a “lasting commitment to the security of Gulf Cooperation Council states” amount to rhetoric and distortion of reality, arguing that American military…
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Afghanistan
Internal Taliban Rifts Deepen in Badakhshan as Dissident Commanders Mobilize
DID Press: Reports from Badakhshan Province indicate growing internal divisions within the Taliban, as a senior commander, Mahbubullah Hamid, has reportedly returned to his home province and begun mobilizing affiliated forces after leaving his assignment in Ghor Province. Local sources…
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Government
Naim Qassem Hails Iran’s Role and Rejects Disarmament of Resistance
DID Press: Naim Qassem has stated that Iran, despite sustained pressure and Israeli attacks, has become a decisive force in shaping the future of the region, while describing the resistance as the core pillar of Lebanon’s independence. Qassem said Iran’s…
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Government
Iran Warns US to Restrain Israel or Face Response
DID Press: The Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya has warned that if US fails to restrain Israel, Iran will respond to what it described as “provocative actions” by the Israeli military. In a statement issued on Friday (June 26), the…
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News
World Cup 2026: Ecuador Stuns Germany, Netherlands Top Group, Turkey Beat USA
DID Press: The 2026 FIFA World Cup continued overnight with the final round of group-stage matches in Groups D, E and F, producing major surprises as Ecuador eliminated Germany, the Netherlands secured top spot in their group, and Türkiye defeated…
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Afghanistan
Russia, Taliban Call for Unfreezing of Afghanistan Assets
DID Press: Zamir Kabulov has said that both Russia and the Taliban are calling for the release of Afghanistan’s frozen assets, but no progress is expected in the near future due to the lack of engagement from the United States…
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