Military
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Bagram: Test of Taliban Government’s Independence and Authority amid US Pressure
DID Press: Bagram Air Base, a historical symbol of Afghanistan’s military strength and independence, has once again become the center of international attention. Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump issued warnings and threats demanding the return of this strategic airbase, sparking…
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Hekmatyar: US Bid to Return to Bagram Proxy Declaration of War on China
DID Press: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has strongly condemned recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about a possible American military return to Bagram Airbase, calling the move a “proxy declaration of war against China.” The leader of Afghanistan’s Hezb-e-Islami party denounced…
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Qatar: Israel’s Apology Precondition for Resuming Gaza Mediation
DID Press: Qatar called on Israel to issue a formal apology for its recent airstrike on Qatari territory as a condition for Doha to re-engage in mediation efforts regarding Gaza crisis. According to Axios, the request came directly from Sheikh…
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Historic US Congress Move on Gaza Conflict: Halting Arms Sales to Israel
DID Press: For the first time, Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) has backed a bill to halt the transfer of U.S. weapons to Israel amid ongoing violence and crimes in Gaza. The caucus, one of the largest in Congress with nearly…
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Bagram: Trump’s Latest Gamble in Afghanistan
DID Press: Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump once again drew global attention to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan with a series of controversial remarks. Emphasizing Washington’s determination to retake the strategic base, Trump claimed that its proximity to China’s…
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Trump Warns Taliban: “If Bagram Is Not Returned, Bad Things Will Happen”
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has once again stressed the need for Washington to retake Bagram Air Base, issuing a stark warning that if Taliban refused to hand it over, they would face serious consequences. “If Afghanistan does not…
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Poll: Afghanistan People Strongly Oppose US Return to Bagram Air Base
DID Press: An overwhelming majority of respondents view U.S. president’s Donald Trump’s remarks on retaking Bagram Air Base as an act of interference and a violation of Afghanistan’s sovereignty. According to a new online poll conducted by DID Press, 72…
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Bagram: New Battleground of US–China Rivalry in Afghanistan
DID Press: Bagram Air Base, once the centerpiece of America’s military presence in Afghanistan, has now emerged as a focal point of geopolitical competition between Washington and Beijing, even as the Taliban caretaker government has categorically rejected any return of…
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Taliban: Bagram Not Be Handed Over to Anyone
DID Press: A former Taliban diplomat responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about reclaiming Bagram Air Base, emphasizing that Afghanistan will maintain its historical neutrality. Abdul Salam Zaeef, former Taliban ambassador to Islamabad, stressed that Afghanistan will not…
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Bagram and Washington–Kabul Dispute Over Region’s Future
DID Press: Recent developments surrounding Bagram Air Base, along with domestic and regional reactions, have once again placed Afghanistan at the center of geopolitical calculations. Donald Trump’s remarks on reclaiming Bagram, China’s explicit response, and Islamabad’s cautious silence present a…
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