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Afghanistan
2,500 Afghan Pilgrims Head to Iran for Martyr Leader Funeral
DID Press: Iranian authorities say around 2,500 Afghan pilgrims are expected to travel to Mashhad to attend the funeral and mourning ceremonies for the late “Martyr Leader,” with seven-day visas issued and accommodation arrangements completed. Jamshidi, the governor of Taybad,…
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Government
Israelis Prepare for Nationwide Protests Over Military Conscription
DID Press: Israelis are preparing for nationwide protests against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the Knesset considers a controversial bill that would suspend oversight of military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jewish (Haredi) men, according to Haaretz. The…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Calls on Badakhshan Youth to Join Its Military
DID Press: Taliban has launched a recruitment drive targeting young men in five border districts of Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province, according to local sources, as internal tensions among Taliban commanders in the province continue to mount. Local sources said Taliban…
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Government
Former Shin Bet Official Says Iran Funeral Showcases State Power
DID Press: A former official of Israel’s domestic security agency, Shin Bet, said the large funeral ceremonies held in Iran represent a demonstration of the country’s state power rather than an ordinary public event. The former official said the scale…
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Government
Al Jazeera Reports Massive Funeral Ceremonies in Iran, Describes Event as Unprecedented
DID Press: Al Jazeera has reported that Tehran and other Iranian cities are witnessing large crowds and the participation of more than 100 diplomatic delegations in funeral ceremonies for what it describes as the late Iranian leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali…
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Afghanistan
Asif Durrani Warns Kabul and New Delhi Over Proxy Groups
DID Press: Former Pakistan Special Envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani has accused the Taliban authorities and the Indian government of supporting armed groups, warning that continued policies could have serious regional consequences. Durrani said the Taliban must understand they lack…
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Afghanistan
Kandahar Fruit Exports Surpass $428M
DID Press: Authorities of the Taliban administration in Kandahar province say more than 182,000 metric tons of fresh and dried fruits worth approximately $428.8 million have been exported from the province since the beginning of the current year, reflecting the…
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Afghanistan
Kandahar–Badakhshan Rift Deepens Taliban Divide
DID Press: A newly circulated audio message attributed to Juma Khan Fateh denies any dispute with the Taliban leadership, but local sources say military deployments, failed negotiations, and heightened alert levels point to a growing internal crisis in northeastern Afghanistan.…
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Government
TRT: Iran Funeral Showcases Power and Unity
DID Press: Türkiye’s state broadcaster TRT has described the funeral ceremony for Iran’s Martyr leader of Islamic Revolution as one of the largest public gatherings in the country’s recent history, portraying the event as a display of national strength and…
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Government
WSJ: Iran Funeral to Showcase Resistance
DID Press: The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran is preparing for a multi-day funeral ceremony for its late leader, describing the event as a display of national resilience and defiance toward the West and the United States. According to…
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