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IRGC Says Trump Trapped Between ‘Impossible War or Bad Deal’
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence arm has stated that mounting internal and external pressures have sharply constrained Washington’s decision-making on Iran, placing the United States before a difficult strategic choice. In a statement, the IRGC said evolving…
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Iran Sets Tough New Terms as US Tensions Near Breaking Point
DID Press: Tehran has entered a decisive phase in its standoff with Washington, presenting new conditions that analysts say could escalate regional tensions and reshape geopolitical dynamics. According to Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, Iran is no longer willing to negotiate over…
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UN Urges Immediate Release of Detained Journalists in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN called for immediate release of detained journalists in Afghanistan, expressing concern over ongoing arrests and restrictions on media freedom. Richard Bennett stated that at least four journalists and media workers remain in detention, urging authorities to free…
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Taliban Approves 12 Key Energy and Infrastructure Projects
DID Press: Taliban’s economic commission approved 12 major projects spanning energy, infrastructure, transport, and public services, aiming to strengthen core systems and expand access to essential services across Afghanistan. According to the office of the deputy prime minister for economic…
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Herat Governor Calls for Long-Term Water Strategy to Ensure Sustainability
DID Press: Taliban-appointed governor of Herat has emphasized the need for long-term planning to secure sustainable water resources for the city, warning that short-term approaches are insufficient to meet future demand. Noor Ahmad Islamjar made the remarks during a meeting…
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Kabul: Capital of Forced Silence and Unwritten Headlines
DID Press: On World Press Freedom Day, while much of the world reflects on the role of journalism, Kabul presents a starkly different reality—one where the passage of time appears reversed under the weight of enforced silence. According to recent…
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Foreign Investors Exit Pakistan Bond Market Amid Liquidity Crisis
DID Press: Pakistan’s government bond market is facing a severe liquidity crunch after more than 94 percent of foreign investment exited the country by 17 April, signaling a sharp decline in investor confidence. Economists attribute the capital flight to a…
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Taliban Claims Media Support Amid Press Freedom Collapse in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban claimed commitment to supporting media outlets in Afghanistan, even as international reports point to a continued and sharp decline in press freedom across the country. On World Press Freedom Day, Khobib Ghufran said the government remains committed…
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Taliban Forces Seize 28 Smuggled Pistols on Pakistan Border
DID Press: Security forces of the Taliban in Paktia Province have seized 28 pistols and around 1,500 rounds of ammunition allegedly smuggled from Pakistan into Afghanistan. According to Munib Zadran, the operation was conducted in the Dand Patan district following…
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PBS: Over 350 US Troops Injured in Iran Conflict
DID Press: A new report by US broadcaster PBS states that more than 350 American military personnel have been injured since the start of the Trump administration’s war against Iran in February. According to the report, the majority of the…
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