Military
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22 Terrorists Killed in Pakistan Army Operations Over 24 Hours
DID Press: Pakistan’s military said at least 22 terrorists affiliated with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and separatist groups were killed in security operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces over a 24-hour period. The military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations…
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China Warns Over Japan’s Alleged Push for Nuclear Weapons
DID Press: China has warned that efforts by some Japanese right-wing groups to pursue nuclear weapons are concerning, as Beijing marked the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. A spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry said at a press…
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Taliban: ISIS Fully Suppressed in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in an audio recording that Islamic State militants have been “completely suppressed” in Afghanistan and that all of the group’s centers and bases have been dismantled. Mujahid said the Taliban would not allow…
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UN Chief Renews Nuclear Disarmament Appeal on Hiroshima Anniversary
DID Press: António Guterres marked the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by renewing his call for a world free of nuclear weapons, while once again refraining from explicitly naming the United States as the country that carried…
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China Warns UNSC of Serious and Complex Terrorism Threat from Afghanistan
DID Press: China has warned the United Nations Security Council that terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan continue to pose a serious threat to regional security, urging the Taliban to honor their counterterrorism commitments and prevent the country from once again…
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Pakistan’s Security Narrative: Why Islamabad Is Highlighting the Terrorism Threat
DID Press: In Pakistan’s diplomatic and media discourse, the term “terrorism” has long been more than a security concern; it has also served as a strategic tool for advancing foreign policy objectives and shaping international perceptions. Recent statements from official…
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NATO Data: Poland Leads, Belgium Lags in Defense Spending Standards
DID Press: A new NATO assessment comparing defense spending and major equipment investment shows that only some member states meet the alliance’s official benchmarks. Poland, Lithuania and Latvia rank among the top performers, while Belgium and Portugal remain below the…
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Turkey Unveils 12-Article Bill to End PKK Armed Activity
DID Press: Turkey’s government has submitted a 12-article bill to parliament aimed at creating a legal framework for the post-disarmament period of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party and the reintegration of eligible members into society. The draft, titled the “Law on…
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UN: ISIS Continues to Pose a Major Global Security Threat
DID Press: A senior United Nations official has warned that the Islamic State continues to pose a serious threat to international peace and security despite sustained global counterterrorism efforts. Addressing a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, Olguljeren Nyazberdiyeva,…
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The Nation: US Still Holds Significant Influence Over Afghanistan After Withdrawal
DID Press: Pakistan’s The Nation newspaper says the United States continues to wield significant influence over developments in Afghanistan despite its military withdrawal, arguing that Washington retains leverage through financial, diplomatic, and institutional mechanisms. In a recent analysis, The Nation…
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