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Afghanistan
Diplomacy Crisis: Trump Seeks to Mediate Taliban–Pakistan War He Helped Create
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has once again presented himself as a “peace mediator”, this time offering to help resolve the escalating border conflict between Pakistan and the Taliban government in Afghanistan.Speaking on Sunday, Trump claimed he “has a…
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Government
Netanyahu Cancels Sharm el-Sheikh Trip to Avoid Tense Meeting with Arab Leaders
DID Press: The office of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announced the cancellation of his planned visit to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Hebrew-language media reported that the decision was made to avoid cabinet disputes and potentially critical exchanges with Arab leaders. According…
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Afghanistan
Pakistani Defense and Intelligence Chiefs Await Kabul’s Approval for Visit
DID Press: In the past 48 hours, several top Pakistani military and intelligence officials — including Minister of Defense, Director-General of inter-services Intelligence (ISI), and several senior generals — have visited Afghanistan embassy in Islamabad multiple times to request visas…
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Afghanistan
Mullah Hebatullah Shakes-Up Provincial and Ministerial Posts
DID Press: Taliban supreme leader Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada has announced a series of sweeping appointments across key political, administrative, and security sectors of the Taliban government. According to the decree, the changes include the following: Ministry of Interior Affairs Sheikh…
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Afghanistan
Clashes Erupt Between Taliban and Badakhshan Residents Over Gold Mine
DID Press: Local sources in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province reported heavy clashes between Taliban forces and residents of Yawan district over control of local gold mines. The fighting broke out early Monday, October 13, after Taliban units entered Awez area to…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Confirms Full Control of Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi
DID Press: Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, confirmed that Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi is now operating entirely under the control of Taliban administration. Responding to a question about the embassy’s current status, Muttaqi said, “The embassy is…
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Government
Araqchi: Iran Not Share Table with Those “Sanctioning” its People
DID Press: Iran’s FM Abbas Araqchi said Tehran declined to attend international summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, stressing that the Islamic Republic will not engage with countries that have acted against the Iranian people and continue to threaten and impose sanctions.…
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Government
Times of Israel: No Force Other Than Hamas Can Govern Gaza
DID Press: Despite earlier statements by the Israeli PM that neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority would be allowed to play any role in Gaza after the war, Times of Israel has reported the rapid return of Hamas security forces…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Request to Change Flag and Name of Embassy in Berlin
DID Press: Representatives of Taliban government have requested permission to raise their flag over Afghanistan Embassy in Berlin, a move that has met strong opposition from Germany’s armed forces and several political parties, according to reports. Taliban intend to replace…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Says ‘Path of Dialogue with Afghanistan Open’
DID Press: Following intense border clashes with Taliban forces, Pakistan issued an official statement condemning attacks launched from Afghanistan territory while reporting heavy losses among the assailants. Despite the sharp tone, Islamabad reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy and dialogue with…
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