Afghanistan
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Unidentified Drones over Kabul after Pakistani Airstrike; Taliban Silent
DID Press: Residents of Afghanistan’s capital Kabul say unidentified drones have been seen flying over Kabul sky for a second consecutive night, following a recent Pakistani airstrike on the city. Taliban government has so far remained silent on the origin…
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India Rapprochement Threaten Regional Security, Pakistan Warns Taliban
DID Press: Pakistani officials have expressed concern over strengthening Kabul-New Delhi relations, warning that Taliban’s growing closeness to India poses new challenges to regional security. The reaction follows the official visit of Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister,…
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Taliban Minister’s Delhi Press Event Bans Women Reporters, Draws Outrage
DID Press: A press conference by Taliban Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi was held without any female journalists, drawing widespread criticism from Indian opposition parties and sparked public outrage over the government’s silence. The event, held…
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From Explosion to Rumours: A Tense Night in Kabul
DID Press: On Thursday night, Kabul experienced hours of confusion and tension — a night that began with the sound of an explosion and unfolded through a wave of speculation and rumours across social media. The episode highlighted how psychological…
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Taliban Leader Visits Farah, Pledges to address Local Concerns
DID Press: Taliban’s supreme leader visited Afghanistan’s western Farah province, touring several areas in Takht-e-Pol district and meeting with religious scholars and local elders, according to local sources. During the visit, which took place on Thursday, the Taliban leader listened…
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Khalilzad Warns of Regional Instability after Failed Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul
DID Press: Former U.S. envoy on Afghanistan peace process Zalmay Khalilzad described Pakistan’s recent airstrike on Kabul as a failure, warning that continued tensions will lead to broader instability across the region. Khalilzad wrote on his X social platform that…
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Haqqani Orders Taliban Border Forces to Defend Afghanistan’s Territory
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, acting interior minister of Afghanistan’s Taliban government, has instructed the group’s border forces to defend the country’s territory against any hostile movements along the frontier, said local sources. The order was reportedly issued amid rising tensions…
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Pakistan Faces Direct Confrontation With Taliban
DID Press: Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan’s capital Kabul and Paktika provinces, along with a warning from its defense minister about possible incursions into Afghanistan territory, mark what analysts describe as a major shift in Islamabad’s long-standing Afghanistan strategy. After decades…
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Pakistan Uses ‘Decisive Firepower’ Near Afghanistan Border
DID Press: Pakistan’s military said it has used “decisive firepower” in Ghulam Khan area of North Waziristan in response to movements by what it described as “militant elements” across the border with Afghanistan — a move seen as a sign…
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Political Analyst Salim Paygir Killed in Kabul Attack
DID Press: Salim Paygir, a political analyst, has died from critical injuries sustained during an armed attack at his residence in Kabul earlier today, local sources reported. No individual or group has so far claimed responsibility for the assassination. According…
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