Media
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India Warns Security Risks from Deepening Russia–Taliban Ties
DID Press: An Indian media outlet has warned that the expanding relationship between Russia and the Taliban could have significant security implications for the wider Eurasian region. The report by the Indian platform Countercurrents highlights that recent engagement between Moscow…
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Mossad Created Covert Unit to Destabilize Iran
DID Press: A covert branch of Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, has been operating since 2021 with the mission of conducting psychological and cyber operations against Iran, according to a report by Israel Hayom. The report claims the unit uses thousands…
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Taliban-Linked Outlet Denies Forced Conversion Claims Against Shia Students
DID Press: A media outlet aligned with Taliban has rejected reports alleging that Shia students were forced to change their religious beliefs, calling the claims part of a broader media campaign against the Afghan authorities. The outlet dismissed recent reports…
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Taliban Shut Down 3 Local Radio Stations in Kandahar
DID Press: Afghanistan Media Support Organization has warned of escalating restrictions on the press after Taliban authorities suspended the operations of three local radio stations in Kandahar Province. In a statement, AMSO said the closures reflect a shrinking media environment…
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Western Media Hegemony Erodes as Gulf Networks Gain Global Reach
DID Press: The so-called “2026 war” has marked a turning point in global media influence, accelerating the rise of Gulf-based networks and eroding the long-standing dominance of Western outlets in shaping international conflict narratives. A report by the think tank…
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CRS Report: 42 US Aircraft Lost or Damaged in War with Iran
DID Press: A new assessment by the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) claims that the United States lost or sustained serious damage to a total of 42 military aircraft during its conflict with Iran, marking what analysts describe as one…
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NYT: Iran Air Defenses Forced Pause in Trump Strike Plans
DID Press: The New York Times, citing Pentagon officials, reports that Donald Trump partially delayed additional strikes on Iran due to growing concerns over Tehran’s expanding air defense capabilities. According to the officials, Iranian commanders have analyzed the flight patterns…
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UN Reports and Media Allege Systematic Abuse of Palestinian Detainees in Israeli Prisons
DID Press: Reports from international media and human rights organizations have exposed alleged patterns of organized abuse, torture, and sexual violence against Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons and detention facilities, intensifying global debate over potential war crimes and accountability. According…
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Taliban Shut Down Radio Bamiyan in Media Crackdown
DID Press: Local sources in Bamiyan province say Taliban intelligence forces have raided and shut down Radio Bamiyan, halting its broadcasts without issuing any official explanation or court order. According to the sources, Taliban personnel entered the station’s office in…
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Taliban-Linked Media Figure Released After 13 Months in Prison
DID Press: Mohammad Mobeen, widely known as “General Mobeen,” has been released from prison after serving more than 13 months in detention under the Taliban government. Mobeen announced his release in a post on X, saying he had returned home…
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