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Afghanistan
Taliban Official Warns of Retaliation Against Any Aggression, Emphasizes Diplomacy
DID Press: Maulvi Abdul Salam Hanafi, administrative deputy of the Taliban government, stressed the importance of maintaining respectful and cooperative relations with regional and extra-regional countries during his Eid al-Fitr sermon at the Arg Palace. Hanafi affirmed that the Taliban…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Vows to Target Terrorists “Anywhere” Amid Regional Tensions
DID Press: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s top military commander, reiterated his country’s commitment to decisively combating terrorism during a meeting with religious scholars in Rawalpindi. Munir declared that Pakistan will target terrorists “wherever they are,” signaling a firm stance…
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Government
Ex-US Counterterrorism Official Alleges Cover-Up in Charlie Kirk Assassination Case
DID Press: Joe Kent, the recently resigned director of the US National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), revealed startling details regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Kent said he last saw Kirk in June at the West Wing of the White House.…
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Afghanistan
Turkey Welcomes Taliban-Pakistan Eid Truce
DID Press: Turkey’s foreign ministry welcomed a temporary ceasefire between the Taliban and Pakistan during Eid al-Fitr. In an official statement, Ankara expressed hope the truce would be respected and pave the way for a process leading to lasting peace…
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Iran
Iran Forces 160,000-Ton Tanker to Divert in Strait of Hormuz, Showcases Military Control
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it demonstrated operational authority in the Strait of Hormuz during the “True Promiss 4” exercise. A 160,000-ton oil tanker flying a Barbados flag reportedly ignored designated restrictions and entered a sensitive…
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Iran
Chatham House Scholar Warns US Cannot Win War Against Iran
DID Press: Professor John Mearsheimer bluntly stated that the US would not succeed in a military conflict with Iran. “We are sending the message that we are a bunch of fools,” he said, criticizing U.S. readiness for a war it…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Signals Policy Shift with Possible Meeting of Taliban Opponents
DID Press: Islamabad’s potential invitation to Afghan political groups opposing the Taliban could be part of efforts to create a new leverage point over the Taliban. If held, the meeting may signal that Pakistan is reconsidering its traditional policy toward…
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Afghanistan
US Intelligence: Al-Qaeda and ISIS Remain Top Threats to American Interests
DID Press: US intelligence community has identified Al-Qaeda and Islamic State as the most significant threats to American interests, according to its latest annual assessment. The report says both groups are attempting to rebuild operational capabilities by exploiting political instability…
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Economy
Brent Crude Surges Past $112 Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
DID Press: Global oil prices climbed sharply, with Brent Crude rising by more than $5 to reach $112.38 per barrel, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The surge follows reports of retaliatory actions by Iran after attacks by the…
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Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan Eid Truce, Urges Dialogue
DID Press: Saudi Arabia has welcomed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan during the Eid holiday period. In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry praised the positive response from both sides and emphasized that dialogue and…
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