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India Reaffirms Commitment to Afghanistan’s Development and Education
DID Press: Randhir Jaiswal has reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Afghanistan, saying development and education remain key priorities in New Delhi’s engagement with the Afghan people. Speaking on India’s policy toward Afghanistan, Jaiswal said New Delhi’s approach remains unchanged and…
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Araghchi Warns Iran Will Respond to Any Threat Against Its Security
DID Press: Abbas Araghchi has warned that Iran will not leave any threat or hostile action unanswered, stressing that the country’s armed forces remain prepared to respond to challenges against its security. Speaking amid heightened regional tensions, Araghchi said the…
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Persian Gulf Tensions Surge as Iran Claims Response to US Military Action
DID Press: Tensions in Persian Gulf escalated sharply early Wednesday after Iranian officials accused the United States of carrying out attacks on several locations along Iran’s southern coastline, prompting what Tehran described as a forceful military response under its right…
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Ghalibaf: Iran Will Use Both Military and Diplomatic Tools as Needed
DID Press: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said Iran will pursue a dual-track strategy that combines military action and diplomacy, arguing that both instruments can be employed when necessary to achieve security objectives and end conflicts. In a series of messages…
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Afghanistan Youth Handball Teams Depart for South Asia Challenge Cup
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national U-18 and U-20 handball teams have departed for Bangladesh to compete in the South Asia Challenge Cup. The 34-member delegation, comprising players and coaching staff, left on Tuesday to participate in the regional tournament, which is…
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Israeli Media: Iran 12-Hour Strike Inflicts Over $500M in Damage
DID Press: Israeli newspaper (Israel Hayom) reported that a wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes over a 12-hour period caused more than $500 million in direct damage to Israel’s critical infrastructure. The report says preliminary assessments indicate significant damage…
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Irish MP Says Current Sanctions on Israel Are Insufficient
DID Press: An Irish lawmaker has urged Western governments to impose broader economic sanctions on the Israeli government, arguing that existing measures are too limited to be effective. Sinéad Gibney of the Social Democrats said current Western sanctions targeting companies…
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India Calls Pakistan Airstrikes in Afghanistan “Mass Killing Under Military Cover”
DID Press: India has strongly condemned Pakistan’s air operations inside Afghanistan, describing them as “mass killing under the cover of military action.” At a UNSC meeting, Indian Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish said reports from the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan…
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Closure of Grand Ayatollah Fayyad Offices in Afghanistan After His Passing
DID Press: Following the passing of prominent Shia religious authority, Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyad, his son has announced the cessation of all affiliated offices in Afghanistan. In an official statement, Hujjat al-Islam Sheikh Mahmoud Fayyad said that with the…
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UN Reports 80 Staff Members Killed in Gaza
DID Press: Secretary-General of United Nations, António Guterres, said that 136 UN personnel were killed last year while carrying out their duties, including 80 staff members of the UNRWA operating in the Gaza Strip. Speaking at a memorial ceremony for…
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