Media
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NYT: Iran’s Missile Capabilities Remain Largely Intact Despite US Claims
DID Press: A new report by The New York Times says Iran has preserved most of its missile infrastructure along the Persian Gulf, contradicting repeated claims by the United States that Tehran’s military capabilities had been largely destroyed. According to…
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2 TOLOnews Journalists Detained in Kabul
DID Press: Two journalists working for TOLOnews have reportedly been detained in Kabul, raising renewed concerns over press freedom and the safety of media workers in Afghanistan. According to reports, journalist Mansoor Niazi disappeared last Thursday from Kabul’s District 3,…
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Afghan Media Agency Head Detained by Taliban Intelligence in Kabul
DID Press: Afghanistan Media Support Organization says Ahmad Javid Niazi, head of the Paigard News Agency, has been detained by Taliban intelligence forces in Kabul, raising renewed concerns over press freedom in Afghanistan. According to the organization, Taliban intelligence personnel…
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WSJ: Trump’s Hormuz Plan Exposed Limits of US Strategy
DID Press: The Wall Street Journal reported that Donald Trump’s so-called “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz failed to weaken Iran’s control over the vital maritime corridor, instead exposing the limits of Washington’s ability to reshape regional dynamics. According…
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UN Urges Immediate Release of Detained Journalists in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN called for immediate release of detained journalists in Afghanistan, expressing concern over ongoing arrests and restrictions on media freedom. Richard Bennett stated that at least four journalists and media workers remain in detention, urging authorities to free…
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Kabul: Capital of Forced Silence and Unwritten Headlines
DID Press: On World Press Freedom Day, while much of the world reflects on the role of journalism, Kabul presents a starkly different reality—one where the passage of time appears reversed under the weight of enforced silence. According to recent…
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Taliban Claims Media Support Amid Press Freedom Collapse in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban claimed commitment to supporting media outlets in Afghanistan, even as international reports point to a continued and sharp decline in press freedom across the country. On World Press Freedom Day, Khobib Ghufran said the government remains committed…
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Taliban Reject Pakistan Claims on Afghan Journalists
DID Press: Ministry of Information and Culture of Taliban has dismissed recent remarks by Pakistan’s information minister as “baseless and irresponsible,” rejecting allegations about Afghan journalists’ activities. In a statement, the ministry said Afghan journalists operate within national interests and…
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CNN: 7 Major US Failures in War Against Iran
DID Press: A report by CNN written by Ivanka Kottasová outlines seven key failures of the United States in its war alongside Israel against Iran, saying the conflict has produced no strategic gains and instead created significant political, economic, and…
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Global Press Freedom Falls to Record Low in 2026, Afghanistan Among Most Restricted
DID Press: The latest report by Reporters Without Borders shows that global press freedom has dropped to its lowest level in a century, with more than half of countries now classified as “difficult” or “very serious” environments for journalism. According…
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