Government
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Iran–US Talks Advance as “Agreement Possible Within Hours”
DID Press: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suggested that “good news” regarding a potential agreement with Iran could be announced within hours, with officials describing the deal as one that could effectively end the conflict in the Middle…
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Deadly Shooting Reported at Sarai Shahzada Currency Market in Kabul
DID Press: Local sources report a deadly armed attack at Sarai Shahzada, the largest currency trading hub in Kabul, where an armed assailant opened fire on several people before fleeing the scene. Witnesses said a gunman armed with a Kalashnikov…
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Taliban Launches Door-to-Door Search Operation in Kabul’s District 9
DID Press: Sources in Kabul say Taliban forces have launched a large-scale house-to-house search operation in District 9 following reported clashes near Kabul airport overnight. Local residents reported that Taliban units deployed heavily across the area early Sunday, 3 Jawza,…
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Rubio’s India Visit Tests Washington’s Response to New Delhi’s Strategic Autonomy
DID Press: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India comes amid increasingly complex tensions in bilateral relations, as New Delhi pursues a policy of strategic autonomy—simultaneously engaging with both the Quad and BRICS frameworks. The visit is widely…
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Taliban Approves 15 Infrastructure Projects Worth AFN 4.2B
DID Press: National Procurement Commission of the Taliban, chaired by the deputy prime minister for economic affairs, has approved 15 development and infrastructure projects worth approximately 4.2 billion Afghanis and endorsed amendments to seven additional projects. According to a statement…
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Pezeshkian: No Major Decision Is Made Without Leader’s Approval
DID Press: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that all major national decisions are taken within the framework of the Supreme National Security Council and in coordination with the country’s Supreme Leader. Pezeshkian said that some interpretations of statements attributed…
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EU’s Double Policy: Hosting Taliban While Declaring Support for Resistance Front
DID Press: Relations between the European Union and Afghanistan have become increasingly inconsistent since the August 2021 political shift, reflecting what analysts describe as a split between rhetorical support for human rights and pragmatic diplomatic engagement with the ruling authorities…
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Kuwait Faces Unprecedented Crisis as Oil Exports Stop
DID Press: A report by The Wall Street Journal says Kuwait is facing its most severe crisis in decades following a regional conflict that has disrupted oil production, damaged infrastructure, and strained basic supply chains. According to the report, oil…
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TTP Announces Three-Day Ceasefire During Eid al-Adha
DID Press: Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan has announced a temporary ceasefire with the government of Pakistan during the Eid al-Adha holidays. In an Eid message, TTP leader Noor Wali Mehsud said the group would suspend operations against Pakistani security forces for three…
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Pakistani Forces Kill 25 Militants in Joint Operation in Bannu
DID Press: Pakistani security sources say at least 25 militants, including two senior commanders, were killed during a joint operation by police and a local peace committee in Bannu district. According to security officials, the operation was launched in the…
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