Government
-
Trump’s “Historic” Address Yields No Clarity on Iran
DID Press: In a much-anticipated annual address, US President Donald Trump offered little substantive clarity on Iran, despite expectations that he might outline potential military action or a concrete policy shift. Observers noted the majority of his speech consisted of…
Read More » -
Pakistan, Iran Hold Talks on Afghanistan and Regional Trade
DID Press: Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, held a virtual meeting with Mohammadreza Bahrami, Director General for South Asia at Iran’s Foreign Ministry, to discuss regional cooperation and developments in Afghanistan. During the session, both sides exchanged views…
Read More » -
Washington Stabbing Attack Leaves 4 Dead; Suspect Killed by Police
DID Press: A deadly stabbing incident in Washington claimed four lives on Tuesday morning, authorities said. The 32-year-old suspect was shot and killed by a police officer at the scene. The attack occurred in the Key Peninsula area, northwest of…
Read More » -
Afghan Red Crescent Provides Free Medical Care to Over 4,000 Patients in Wardak
DID Press: Afghan Red Crescent Society reported that over 4,000 patients in Wardak Province received free medical services over the past month. Mobile health teams and staff from the society’s medical centers visited various districts, providing general examinations, medication distribution,…
Read More » -
Former Norwegian PM Hospitalized After Apparent Suicide Attempt Amid Epstein Files
DID Press: Thorbjørn Jagland, a former prime minister of Norway, has been hospitalized after an apparent suicide attempt as authorities launched a formal investigation into alleged financial corruption linked to disclosures in the Jeffrey Epstein Files, Norwegian media reported. The…
Read More » -
Kabul, Tashkent Launch New Push on Northern Afghanistan Oil Fields
DID Press: Taliban and government of Uzbekistan launched a new phase of cooperation aimed at advancing oil exploration in northern Afghanistan, as part of efforts to complete technical data and prepare for deep drilling. Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum…
Read More » -
Iran FM Spokesman Slams Trump Claims as “Big Lie”
DID Press: Ismail Baghaei, spokesman for Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, has dismissed recent claims by Donald Trump about Iran as a “big lie,” accusing Washington and its allies of waging a systematic disinformation campaign against the Iranian people.…
Read More » -
Nearly 3M Afghan Migrants Return in 2025, UN Warns of Humanitarian Strain
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said nearly 2.78 million Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan since the start of 2025, marking one of the largest return waves in recent years. According to OCHA data,…
Read More » -
Trump’s Marathon Speech: Bluster Meets Harsh Realities
DID Press: US President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address on record, speaking for nearly one hour and 48 minutes in a speech that observers said leaned more toward campaign-style rhetoric than a factual assessment of…
Read More » -
Muslim, EU States Condemn Israel’s West Bank Move as “Unacceptable Annexation”
DID Press: A group of Muslim and European countries on Wednesday condemned Israel’s decision to reclaim land in the West Bank as “state property,” describing the move as an unacceptable form of annexation. In a joint statement issued by Saudi…
Read More »