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EU Lawmakers Describe Restrictions on Afghan Women as Gender Apartheid
DID Press: Two members of the European Parliament have called for urgent international action over the treatment of women in Afghanistan, describing current conditions under Taliban rule as a form of “gender apartheid” and warning of the systematic exclusion of…
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Iran Announces Retaliatory Strikes and Hormuz Closure After Reported US Attacks
DID Press: Iran has announced a series of military and security measures following what it described as US attacks on targets in southern Iran, including retaliatory strikes against regional military facilities and the declaration of a closure of the strategically…
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Taliban Launch House-to-House Searches Following Herat Protests
DID Press: Taliban have launched a house-to-house operation in Herat to identify and detain protesters following demonstrations over the arrest of women, according to local sources, who also reported intensified inspections of residents’ mobile phones. Sources said Taliban forces began…
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2026 World Cup Kicks Off with Largest Format in Tournament History
DID Press: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin on June 11, 2026, featuring a record 48 national teams and joint hosting by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the largest edition of the tournament in history. According to…
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Erdogan Says Turkey Will Not Tolerate Israeli Strikes on Syria and Lebanon
DID Press: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has strongly condemned Israeli military actions in Syria and Lebanon, stating that Ankara will not accept attacks on what he described as “brotherly countries” in the region. Speaking on recent developments in the Middle East,…
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Iran Envoy Attends Memorial Ceremony for Grand Ayatollah Fayyad in Kabul
DID Press: Alireza Bikdeli attended a memorial ceremony in Kabul marking the passing of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyad, expressing condolences on behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Bikdeli participated in the condolence gathering and signed the memorial book,…
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Herat Under Extremism Pressure as Crackdown on Women Deepens
DID Press: The city of Herat in western Afghanistan has witnessed a sharp escalation in tensions following recent protests and reports of forceful measures against demonstrators opposing the detention of women, raising broader concerns about governance and civil liberties. Recent…
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Russia Warns of 20 Active Terrorist Groups Operating in Afghanistan
DID Press: Russia has issued a fresh warning over the security situation in Afghanistan, saying the country remains a significant source of instability and a growing threat to regional security due to the continued presence of numerous militant organizations. According…
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Turkish Intelligence Report Urges War Readiness While Maintaining Ties With Israel
DID Press: A new strategic assessment by Turkey’s National Intelligence Academy has concluded that recent regional conflicts have fundamentally reshaped the Middle East’s security environment, urging Ankara to strengthen military deterrence, protect critical infrastructure, and maintain communication channels with Israel…
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Iranian Military Source Says Majority of Targets Hit in Regional Operation
DID Press: An Iranian military source has claimed that a significant proportion of the pre-designated targets in an overnight operation against U.S. military facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain were successfully struck, based on preliminary assessments from satellite imagery and…
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