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Pakistani Newspaper: US Must Confront Israel to Preserve Iran Deal Stability
DID Press: English-language Pakistani newspaper Dawn has warned that Israeli actions in the Middle East could undermine ongoing or potential agreements involving Iran and Western powers. In a detailed analysis, the paper argued that continued escalation by Israel, particularly in…
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China Sanctions 56 US Companies in New Trade and Security Escalation
DID Press: Government of China has imposed new restrictions on 56 companies from the United States, marking a fresh escalation in ongoing trade and security tensions between the two global powers. According to China’s Ministry of Commerce, the measures are…
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Kabul–Islamabad Diplomatic Stalemate Deepens as Pakistan Questions Taliban Guarantees
DID Press: Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have deteriorated into a prolonged diplomatic deadlock, with both sides exchanging accusations over security assurances and counterterrorism commitments. Tensions escalated after Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif stated that diplomatic efforts with the…
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Rah-e-Farda Media Resumes Operations Under New Ownership
DID Press: The radio and television network Rah-e-Farda has resumed operations after several months of suspension and asset confiscation, now operating under new owners and a fresh license issued by the Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture in Afghanistan. Originally…
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Russia Calls for End to Western Dominance in UN Leadership Structure
DID Press: Senior Russian Foreign Ministry official Kirill Logvinov has said that the next UN Secretary-General must correct what Moscow describes as “bias” in the current system and reduce Western influence within the United Nations Secretariat. Logvinov, head of international…
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20,000-Capacity Grand Mosque Planned in Western Kabul
DID Press: Ministry of Urban Development and Housing of Taliban has announced plans to construct a large grand mosque in the Kot-e-Sangi area of Kabul, with a capacity of 18,000 to 20,000 worshippers. According to an official statement, topographic surveying…
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Afghanistan Faces Growth–Poverty Paradox Amid Strong Macroeconomic Expansion
DID Press: Recent assessments by the World Bank and the United Nations indicate that Afghanistan is experiencing strong macroeconomic growth while simultaneously facing worsening poverty, declining purchasing power, and increasing living pressures. According to the report, Afghanistan’s economy recorded an…
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Kabul: Afghanistan–Iran Relations Remain Unbreakable
DID Press: Senior Taliban administration official Abdul Wasea has described relations between Afghanistan and Iran as “unbreakable,” emphasizing the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. During a meeting with Alireza Bikdeli in Kabul, Abdul Wasea said the two…
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Taliban-Appointed Kabul Mayor Reportedly Detained on Corruption Allegations
DID Press: Reports indicate that Mawlawi Abdul Rashid, the Taliban-appointed mayor of Kabul, has been detained by intelligence authorities on allegations of corruption, in what could become one of the most notable anti-corruption cases involving a senior municipal official under…
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First Iran–US Talks End With Roadmap and Lebanon De-Escalation Mechanism
DID Press: First high-level round of talks between Iran and the United States, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan under the reported “Islamabad Memorandum,” concluded in Lucerne with both sides reporting significant progress. According to a joint statement issued by the…
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