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EU Pledges €2M to Support Vulnerable Afghan Returnees
DID Press: European Union (EU) signed a €2 million agreement with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Afghanistan to launch an urgent program assisting vulnerable Afghans returning from Iran and Pakistan. The aid focuses…
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Global, Regional Rivalries Drive Insecurity along Tajikistan-Afghanistan Border
DID Press: Political analyst Hashim Nikvarz warned that global and regional rivalries, particularly west’s efforts to limit China’s influence in Central Asia, are fueling insecurity along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border. Nikvarz noted that recent attacks targeting Chinese nationals in Tajikistan’s Darwaz…
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Taliban Higher Education Minister’s Trip to Iran: Concerns and Hopes
DID Press: Afghan academic community emphasized that it does not seek symbolic memoranda of understanding without enforcement guarantees from the Taliban delegation; rather, it expects tangible outcomes that bring fundamental, positive changes to the country’s higher education system, particularly reopening…
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US, Pakistan Boost Security Cooperation against Afghan Drug Threat
DID Press: Pakistan and US emphasized strengthening security and migration cooperation during a joint meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker. “Even today, narcotics originating from Afghanistan reach dozens of countries and destroy young…
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Iran’s Khorasan Razavi Governor Calls to Double Exports to Afghanistan
DID Press: Gholamhussain Mozaffari, governor of Khorasan Razavi, emphasized that Iran must seize the opportunity to expand its exports to Afghanistan, amid the closure of Pakistan’s borders with Afghanistan. Referring to the blockages at the Torkham and Chaman crossings by…
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Europe on Brink of Military Confrontation with Russia, Warns Hungary
DID Press: Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán warned that European countries are moving toward military readiness for a potential confrontation with Russia. According to Orbán, Europe has progressed through three of a “four-stage” path toward war, with the fourth stage—direct engagement—now…
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Hegseth Defends Deadly Strikes on Suspected Drug-Smuggling Boats
DID Press: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended the deadly operations carried out by US forces against boats suspected of drug trafficking, saying President Donald Trump “can authorize military action whenever he deems necessary” to protect the country. Hegseth…
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Qatar: Taliban Participation at Doha Forum Aims to Facilitate Dialogue, Not Endorsement
DID Press: Qatar’s PM and FM, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, emphasized at the annual Doha Forum that the participation of Taliban representatives in the event should not be interpreted as political support from Doha. Rather, he said, the objective is…
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Trump Revives Monroe Doctrine in New Security Strategy
DID Press: Trump administration has released its long-delayed National Security Strategy — a 33-page document that effectively revives and reframes the Monroe Doctrine, placing renewed emphasis on U.S. primacy in the Western Hemisphere, restructuring America’s global military posture, and curbing…
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Taliban–Pakistan Clashes Displace Thousands, Halt Border Trade
DID Press: Following intensified border clashes between the Taliban and Pakistani forces over the past two months, residents of Spin Boldak report civilian casualties, destroyed homes, and severe commercial losses. Traders say repeated attacks and prolonged road closures have disrupted…
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