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Pakistan Condemns Deadly Train Attack in Quetta
DID Press: Top officials in Pakistan have strongly condemned a deadly attack on a passenger train in Quetta, as authorities launch a large-scale investigation into the incident that left dozens dead and injured. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described the incident…
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Iran–US Talks Advance as “Agreement Possible Within Hours”
DID Press: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suggested that “good news” regarding a potential agreement with Iran could be announced within hours, with officials describing the deal as one that could effectively end the conflict in the Middle…
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UN Assesses Social and Economic Conditions in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has announced that Deputy Special Representative Georgette Gagnon visited the provinces of Balkh Province and Samangan Province to assess the social and economic situation of communities in northern Afghanistan. According to UNAMA, Gagnon…
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Deadly Shooting Reported at Sarai Shahzada Currency Market in Kabul
DID Press: Local sources report a deadly armed attack at Sarai Shahzada, the largest currency trading hub in Kabul, where an armed assailant opened fire on several people before fleeing the scene. Witnesses said a gunman armed with a Kalashnikov…
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Taliban Launches Door-to-Door Search Operation in Kabul’s District 9
DID Press: Sources in Kabul say Taliban forces have launched a large-scale house-to-house search operation in District 9 following reported clashes near Kabul airport overnight. Local residents reported that Taliban units deployed heavily across the area early Sunday, 3 Jawza,…
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Western Media Hegemony Erodes as Gulf Networks Gain Global Reach
DID Press: The so-called “2026 war” has marked a turning point in global media influence, accelerating the rise of Gulf-based networks and eroding the long-standing dominance of Western outlets in shaping international conflict narratives. A report by the think tank…
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Rubio’s India Visit Tests Washington’s Response to New Delhi’s Strategic Autonomy
DID Press: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India comes amid increasingly complex tensions in bilateral relations, as New Delhi pursues a policy of strategic autonomy—simultaneously engaging with both the Quad and BRICS frameworks. The visit is widely…
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Taliban Approves 15 Infrastructure Projects Worth AFN 4.2B
DID Press: National Procurement Commission of the Taliban, chaired by the deputy prime minister for economic affairs, has approved 15 development and infrastructure projects worth approximately 4.2 billion Afghanis and endorsed amendments to seven additional projects. According to a statement…
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Pezeshkian: No Major Decision Is Made Without Leader’s Approval
DID Press: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that all major national decisions are taken within the framework of the Supreme National Security Council and in coordination with the country’s Supreme Leader. Pezeshkian said that some interpretations of statements attributed…
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EU’s Double Policy: Hosting Taliban While Declaring Support for Resistance Front
DID Press: Relations between the European Union and Afghanistan have become increasingly inconsistent since the August 2021 political shift, reflecting what analysts describe as a split between rhetorical support for human rights and pragmatic diplomatic engagement with the ruling authorities…
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