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Reuters: China’s Mediation Eases Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Tensions
DID Press: Diplomatic efforts by China have helped reduce escalating border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, according to officials cited by Reuters. Three Pakistani government officials said Beijing’s mediation played a key role in calming clashes along the frontier, which…
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Rashid Khan Tops ICC Rankings as Best Bowler
DID Press: Rashid Khan, the Afghan cricket sensation, has claimed the number one spot among bowlers in both Twenty20 and One-Day International formats, according to the latest International Cricket Council rankings. Despite being recently removed from his role as captain…
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CNN: US Officials Underestimated Iran’s Ability to Close Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Some US security and military officials underestimated Iran’s capability to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by CNN. The report said officials at the United States Department of Defense and the United States National…
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Afghan Commentary Links Quds Day to Solidarity With Iran Amid Regional Tensions
DID Press: As the annual Quds Day approaches, the call for solidarity in the region is taking on a new dimension. Traditionally a day dedicated to supporting the Palestinian people, this year’s observance is unfolding against the backdrop of war,…
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Over 15,000 Foreign Nationals Granted Work Permits in Afghanistan
DID Press: Authorities in Afghanistan say more than 15,000 foreign nationals have received work permits over the past four years, according to the country’s Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. The ministry stated that most of the workers come from…
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US KC-135 Refueling Aircraft Crashes in Iraq, All Crew Killed
DID Press: A US aerial refueling aircraft has crashed in western Iraq, killing all six crew members on board, according to security sources and international media reports. The aircraft, identified as a KC‑135 Stratotanker, went down amid escalating tensions in…
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Overnight Strikes Shift Balance as Iran Expands Attacks on US, Israel
DID Press: A new phase of confrontation unfolded overnight as Iran and allied forces launched coordinated strikes across multiple fronts, placing US and Israeli positions under intensified pressure and signaling a potential shift in the regional balance of power. Iran’s…
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Taliban: Women and Children Killed in Pakistani Airstrikes
DID Press: Taliban authorities say recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan have killed civilians, including women and children, as cross-border tensions escalate. Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban government, said in a statement that Pakistani forces carried out new air raids…
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Karzai Condemns Pakistan Strikes on Afghanistan as Violation of Intl Law
DID Press: Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai strongly condemned recent Pakistani attacks on several Afghan provinces, describing them as a clear violation of international law and the principles of good neighborly relations. Karzai said the strikes targeted areas in Kabul,…
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Russia Defends Abstention on “Biased” UNSC Resolution on Iran Attacks
DID Press: Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s permanent representative to the United Nations, defended Moscow’s abstention in the Security Council vote on a draft resolution submitted by Bahrain regarding Iran’s attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Nebenzia said Russia considered the…
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