Military
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Taliban Defense Chief Visits Badakhshan Borders Amid Internal Tensions
DID Press: The acting defense minister of the Taliban-led administration has visited border areas in Badakhshan province, located near China, Tajikistan, and the so-called Durand Line, stressing the protection of territorial integrity and national sovereignty. The Ministry of Defense said…
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Israelis Prepare for Nationwide Protests Over Military Conscription
DID Press: Israelis are preparing for nationwide protests against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the Knesset considers a controversial bill that would suspend oversight of military service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jewish (Haredi) men, according to Haaretz. The…
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Taliban Calls on Badakhshan Youth to Join Its Military
DID Press: Taliban has launched a recruitment drive targeting young men in five border districts of Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province, according to local sources, as internal tensions among Taliban commanders in the province continue to mount. Local sources said Taliban…
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Former Shin Bet Official Says Iran Funeral Showcases State Power
DID Press: A former official of Israel’s domestic security agency, Shin Bet, said the large funeral ceremonies held in Iran represent a demonstration of the country’s state power rather than an ordinary public event. The former official said the scale…
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Asif Durrani Warns Kabul and New Delhi Over Proxy Groups
DID Press: Former Pakistan Special Envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani has accused the Taliban authorities and the Indian government of supporting armed groups, warning that continued policies could have serious regional consequences. Durrani said the Taliban must understand they lack…
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Jamaat-ul-Ahrar Splits Again from TTP
DID Press: Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a prominent faction of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has announced that it is ending its affiliation with the group and resuming independent operations, citing internal disputes and organizational grievances. The group confirmed in a statement that it has…
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Iran Warns Against Military Activity in Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, responding to a joint statement by France and the United Kingdom on the social platform X, said that the Strait of Hormuz is not a venue for military demonstrations by extra-regional powers. He emphasized…
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TTP Commander Killed in Ghazni Shooting
DID Press: A commander of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan has been killed in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province after being shot by unidentified gunmen, local sources said. According to reports, Khalid Masood, a TTP commander, was attacked around midnight on Thursday while leaving…
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Russian Envoy: Moscow Has No Plans to Attack Europe
DID Press: Andrey Kelin, Russia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, says Moscow has no intention of attacking Europe or Britain, arguing that any future escalation would result only from decisions taken by Western governments. In an interview with the Vesti…
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BLA Claim Deadly Raid on Pakistan Coast Guard Base
DID Press: Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for an armed assault on a Pakistan Coast Guard base in Gwadar, saying more than 30 Pakistani security personnel were killed and dozens wounded. Pakistani authorities have not yet commented on…
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