Human Rights
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Belgium Recognizes State of Palestine
DID Press: Belgian PM Bart De Wever announced that Belgium has joined the group of countries that officially recognize the State of Palestine. Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the Belgian Prime Minister said: “Belgium is sending…
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Suwayda Declares Independence; Former Israeli Minister Announces Formation of “Druze State”
DID Press: Ayoub Kara, a Druze politician and former member of the Israeli Knesset, announced the independence of Suwayda from Syria during a conference in Paris, declaring September 21, 2025, as the “historic day of separation” from Damascus. The announcement…
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Can Global Recognition Save Gaza?
DID Press: For nearly eight decades, the Palestinian issue has remained one of the most complex geopolitical crises in the Middle East. The displacement of Palestinians and the continued Israeli occupation have been central drivers of instability in the region.…
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UN General Assembly: “Al-Shara” Attends, Taliban Absent
DID Press: Ahmed al-Shara (Joulani), head of Syria’s interim government, made history by attending UN General Assembly, breaking a nearly six-decade absence of high-level Syrian officials at the international body. Since 1967, no senior Syrian representative had participated in the…
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Austria: Talks with Taliban Not Mean Legitimacy
DID Press: Austrian Chancellor Christian Stöcker said any negotiations with Taliban do not equate to recognition of the group. Stöcker said that recent discussions between Austrian officials and Taliban representatives in Vienna were purely technical, aimed at facilitating the return…
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Trump Pressures Prosecutors to Target Rivals, Raising Fears for US Democracy
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has reportedly pressured Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue legal action against some of his political opponents, while also announcing plans to appoint a close ally as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of…
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Italy Bars Israel from International Tourism Fair, Protesting Gaza Strikes
DID Press: Italian government has excluded Israel from upcoming International Tourism Exhibition, signaling opposition to the ongoing military campaign in Gaza. Officials in Rome confirmed that Israel will not be permitted to participate in the event, scheduled to take place…
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Poll: Most Afghanistan People View US-Taliban Bagram Deal as Sovereignty Violation
DID Press: Results of a new poll conducted by DID Press indicate that an overwhelming majority of respondents view any potential agreement between the United States and Taliban’s caretaker administration over Bagram air base as a serious threat to Afghanistan’s…
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Afghanistani Migrant Killed in Stabbing Attack in Turkey
DID Press: A young Afghanistani migrant was fatally stabbed in northwestern Turkish province of Kırklareli, reported local sources. The victim, identified as Rohullah from Takhar province, died after suffering multiple stab wounds in a shared accommodation facility where he lived…
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Historic US Congress Move on Gaza Conflict: Halting Arms Sales to Israel
DID Press: For the first time, Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) has backed a bill to halt the transfer of U.S. weapons to Israel amid ongoing violence and crimes in Gaza. The caucus, one of the largest in Congress with nearly…
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