Human Rights
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US House Approves Measure to Counter Taliban Restrictions on Women
DID Press: US House Foreign Affairs Committee, with bipartisan support, has passed a bill aimed at addressing the extensive restrictions imposed by the Taliban government on women and girls in Afghanistan. The measure has been sent to the full House…
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Hidden Struggles of US Economy: Widespread Poverty, Mounting Household Debt
DID Press Exclusive: Recent reports on US economy reveal that beneath the nation’s affluent exterior, millions of Americans face persistent poverty, debt, and financial strain. Estimates indicate that roughly 11–12% of the population—about 37–40 million people—live below the poverty line.…
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Pakistan Military Operations Displace Over 120 Border Families
DID Press: During recent operations by the Pakistan Army against armed groups in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, more than 120 families have been forced to leave their homes and seek refuge in safer areas. Security forces and the military carried out targeted…
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US War Against Iran Costs Taxpayers $2B Per Day
DID Press: Experts say that US war against Islamic Republic of Iran is costing up to $2 billion per day. Stephanie Savell, senior researcher and director of the “Cost of War” project at Brown University, stated that the total costs…
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EU Condemns Israel’s Death Penalty Bill for Palestinians
DID Press: On Tuesday, the European Union condemned a new Israeli bill expanding the use of the death penalty against Palestinians, calling it a “discriminatory” and “concerning” measure. The legislation notably does not extend similar penalties to Israeli citizens. A…
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China Issues Stern Warning to Israel Over Lebanon Operations
DID Press: Amid escalating regional tensions, China delivered a firm warning at a United Nations session, urging Israel to halt its military operations in Lebanon. A senior Chinese diplomat stated that Lebanon must not suffer the same fate as the…
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IOM: 1,492 Afghan Migrants Died on Dangerous Routes in 2025
DID Press: International Organization for Migration reported that at least 1,492 Afghan citizens either died or went missing on migration routes in 2025. According to the report, Afghan migrants accounted for the highest number of fatalities on migration routes in…
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UN: Denying Women Access to UN Offices Violates Their Rights
DID Press: Experts from UN have stated that barring women from entering UN offices in Afghanistan constitutes “a direct attack on women’s rights,” particularly their right to work. In an official statement, the UN emphasized that “there is no cultural,…
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Jakarta Demands Urgent UNSC Meeting Following Death of Peacekeepers in Lebanon
DID Press: Indonesia condemned attacks by Israel following the killing of three of its peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon and called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address the incident. The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign…
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Floods and Severe Weather Leave 31 Dead and Injured in Afghanistan
DID Press: National Disaster Management Authority under the Taliban administration reported that natural disasters over the past 24 hours have resulted in 31 casualties, including both fatalities and injuries across Afghanistan. According to the agency, heavy rainfall triggered flash floods,…
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