Afghanistan
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Taliban Reject US Claim of ‘Wrongful Detentions’
DID Press: Foreign ministry of the Taliban government rejected a recent decision by the United States to place Afghanistan on its list of states accused of wrongful detentions, calling the move regrettable and unrealistic. In an official statement, the ministry…
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US Envoy Accuses Taliban of Using ‘Hostage Diplomacy’
DID Press: Mike Waltz, US representative at the UNSC, has accused the Taliban of using “hostage diplomacy” by detaining foreign nationals and restricting the rights of Afghan citizens. Speaking during a Security Council session on the situation in Afghanistan, Waltz…
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US War Chief: Washington’s Afghanistan Plans Were Unrealistic
DID Press: Pete Hegseth, US secretary of War, said that Washington’s efforts to rebuild Afghanistan and transform it into a Western-style democracy were unrealistic from the outset. Reflecting on the experience of the war in Afghanistan, Hegseth said the United…
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Pakistani Delegation Arrives in Kabul for Talks with Taliban
DID Press: A three-member delegation from Pakistan has arrived in Kabul to discuss ways to reduce tensions and resolve recent disputes with the Taliban government. Amid ongoing border tensions and security concerns between Islamabad and Kabul, the delegation is scheduled…
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Pakistani Strikes May Reshape Taliban’s Internal Debates, Afghan Journalist Warns
DID Press: Afghan journalist Sami Yousufzai has suggested that recent Pakistani attacks along the Afghanistan border may influence internal Taliban discussions regarding potential policy changes. In a post on X, Yousufzai analyzed the political implications of the cross-border strikes. Citing…
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Afghan Journalist Detained in Pakistan Sparks Media Outcry
DID Press: Afghanistan Media Support Organization has reported that Pakistani police have detained an Afghan journalist along with two female family members. In a statement, the organization criticized the arrest as part of a growing trend of targeting Afghan journalists…
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Pakistan Conducts Airstrikes in Afghanistan, Destroys Border Base Ammunition Depot
DID Press: Pakistani security sources report that the Pakistan Air Force carried out airstrikes on positions in Paktika Province, targeting alleged security threats along the border with Taliban-controlled areas. According to the sources, the strikes hit several positions, including an…
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US Warns Taliban: Release Detained Citizens or Face Consequences
DID Press: Adam Boehler, US Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs, has urged the Taliban to release detained American citizens, warning that Afghanistan must not test the resolve of the United States. Boehler stated that continued detentions could bring consequences similar…
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UN: Middle East War Deepens Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis
DID Press: UN warned that the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is worsening as the war in the Middle East and rising commodity prices place new pressure on the country’s fragile economy. Georgette Gagnon, acting head of the United Nations Assistance…
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Calligraphy Exhibition Showcasing Quranic Verses Opens in Herat
DID Press: A calligraphy exhibition titled “Manifestation of the Divine Word” has opened in Herat to mark the holy month of Ramadan. Organized by the Herat Calligraphers Association, the exhibition features more than 100 calligraphy artworks displaying verses from the…
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