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Iran Targets 3 US Bases in Escalating Regional Strikes
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched fresh missile and drone attacks against three US military installations in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, describing the strikes as retaliation for what it called overnight US attacks on Iran’s…
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Juma Khan Fateh Meets Taliban’s PM Amid Badakhshan Tensions
DID Press: Juma Khan Fateh, a prominent Taliban commander in Badakhshan, has met Taliban Prime Minister Mohammad Hassan Akhund in Kabul, marking his first high-profile appearance after months of reported tensions with the group’s leadership over security and control of…
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Majority of Germans No Longer Trust US as Security Partner
DID Press: A new public opinion survey in Germany suggests confidence in United States as a security partner has declined sharply, with a majority of respondents no longer viewing Washington as a reliable ally and only about half expecting the…
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Muttaqi Meets Qatari Leaders During Doha Visit
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting foreign minister of the Taliban administration, met senior Qatari leaders during a visit to Doha, where he conveyed condolences over the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. According to Hafiz Zia Ahmad…
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Oman: Gulf Security Doctrine Has Failed
DID Press: Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said the recent conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel exposed fundamental flaws in the Gulf’s long-standing security architecture, calling for a new regional security doctrine based on inclusion and cooperation rather…
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Atwan: Israel Faces Strategic Attrition and Gradual Collapse
DID Press: Arab political analyst Abdel Bari Atwan says Israel has entered a phase of strategic attrition that could lead to gradual collapse, arguing that recent regional confrontations have exposed growing military and political vulnerabilities. Atwan said Israel is experiencing…
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Karzai Calls Universal Education Key to Tackling Child Malnutrition
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has called for greater efforts to address Afghanistan’s worsening child malnutrition crisis, saying universal access to education is essential for building long-term resilience and reducing dependence on foreign aid. Citing reports from international…
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Pakistan Halts Afghan Student Visa Renewals
DID Press: The acting Taliban consul general in Karachi says Pakistan has suspended the issuance and renewal of visas for Afghan students whose visas have expired, raising concerns over the academic future and legal status of hundreds of students. Abdul…
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Taliban Finalize Draft Asylum Law
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees says it has finalized a draft asylum law, which will soon be submitted to the Ministry of Justice for legal review and approval. According to the ministry, a meeting was held on Wednesday, 15…
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Iran-Designated Shipping Lane Dominates Strait of Hormuz Traffic
DID Press: Most commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the previous day used the shipping lane designated by Iran, according to maritime tracking firm Kpler, highlighting Tehran’s continued role in managing navigation through one of the world’s most…
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