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Former EU Diplomat Warns of Taliban Ideological Influence on Afghan Youth
DID Press: A former European diplomat has warned about the expansion of Taliban-controlled religious schools in Afghanistan, saying hundreds of thousands of young Afghans are being educated in these institutions where the United States and Pakistan are portrayed as enemies.…
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From Great Power to Middle Power: Foreign Policy Assesses EU’s New Reality
DID Press: The war involving Iran has highlighted a major shift in the global balance of power, with Foreign Policy arguing that European countries are no longer “great powers” and have increasingly become middle powers on the international stage. The…
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EU Considers Voluntary Transit Fees for Strait of Hormuz Shipping
DID Press: European countries are reportedly reviewing a proposal led by Oman to introduce navigation fees for ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with the payments expected to be voluntary. According to The Guardian, European states are examining…
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FIFA Faces Bias Claims Over Trump’s Influence in Football
DID Press: FIFA’s controversial decision to suspend the ban on US national team forward Folarin Balogun has triggered criticism in Europe, with lawmakers and football officials questioning whether political influence is affecting the independence of global football governance. More than…
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Neumann: EU–Taliban Talks May Lead to Political Engagement
DID Press: European Parliament member Hannah Neumann has criticized recent EU–Taliban discussions in Brussels, arguing that the meeting carries clear political implications and cannot be described as merely technical. Neumann said that any official invitation, visa issuance, or formal meeting…
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EU Warns of Growing Risk of Limited Conflict with Russia
DID Press: Growing warnings from European and NATO officials have intensified concerns over regional security, with analysts assessing that while a full-scale Russia–NATO war remains unlikely in the near term, the risk of limited military confrontations and hybrid warfare is…
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EU Condemns Taliban Crackdown on Women in Herat
DID Press: European Union has condemned the arbitrary detention of women and the suppression of protesters in Herat, urging Taliban authorities to uphold their international human rights obligations, including the right to peaceful assembly. Anouar El Anouni said the EU…
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Pakistan, EU Hold Talks on Security Threats and Militant Groups
DID Press: Muhammad Sadiq has said that he met with senior European Union officials to discuss the political and security situation in the region, including threats posed by militant groups. According to his statement, the meeting included discussions with Erik…
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Germany: US Troop Withdrawal from EU Was Predictable
DID Press: Germany responded to Washington’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops, with Defense Minister Boris Pistorius saying the move was “predictable” and reinforcing the need for Europe to take greater responsibility for its own security. Pistorius stated that Germany is…
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Taliban Official Meets EU Envoy, Emphasizes Expansion of Sustainable Cooperation
DID Press: Mohammad Naeem, Deputy Minister for Administrative and Financial Affairs at the Taliban-led Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met with Gilles Bertrand, the European Union’s Special Representative, for talks on expanding bilateral relations. According to the ministry, both sides discussed…
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