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Guterres: All Israeli Settlements in Occupied Territories Illegal Under Int’l Law
DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres reaffirmed the UN’s clear stance, declaring that all Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, along with their associated legal frameworks and infrastructure, have no legal validity and are in direct…
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Former US Officer: Israel Benefits From Collapse of Muslim States
DID Press: A retired US military officer criticized Israel’s regional approach, saying Tel Aviv favors any process that weakens or leads to the collapse of Muslim countries, arguing that greater chaos and division serve Israel’s interests. Referring to Iran’s internal…
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Saudi Arabia Ranks 7th in Global Military Spending in 2024
DID Press: Saudi Arabia ranked as the world’s seventh-largest military spender in 2024 after allocating USD 80.3 billion to defense, according to a report by Al Eqtisadiah newspaper. The report notes that a sharp rise in defense budgets among European…
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Iran’s 1979 Revolution Sparks Regional Hope and Social Change, Especially in Afghanistan
DID Press: Islamic Revolution of Iran in 1979 transmitted a message of hope and transformative change to neighboring countries, demonstrating that collective will can pave the way for development and progress. This message has particularly inspired nations seeking greater social…
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US Judge: Trump Administration Lacks Authority to Halt Afghan SIV Visa Processing
DID Press: A federal court in Washington, D.C. ruled the Trump administration has no legal authority to suspend the processing of Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applications for Afghan refugees. In a new ruling, US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered immigration…
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Lavrov: Insecurity in and Around Afghanistan Drives India–BRICS Counterterrorism Cooperation
DID Press: Russian FM Sergey Lavrov said that ongoing terrorist activity in Afghanistan and its surrounding regions is a key factor behind India’s focus on counterterrorism cooperation within international frameworks and the BRICS group. “Terrorist activities are observed in Afghanistan,…
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2,500 Fighters Moved From Syria to Afghanistan, Claims Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s military spokesperson has claimed that, based on what he described as “credible intelligence,” around 2,500 armed fighters have been transferred from Syria to Afghanistan, adding that none of them are Pakistani nationals. Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry…
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Kabul, Tashkent Push for Stronger Political and Economic Ties
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, Foreign minister of the Taliban government, met with Jolan Wahabov, head of the Central Asia International Institute and advisor to the deputy president of Uzbekistan, to emphasize expanding political, economic, and regional cooperation between the…
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Medicine Imports Halted from Pakistan, Causing Shortages and Price Hikes
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Finance announced a full ban on the import of all medicines from Pakistan, effective Feb. 9, forcing Afghan traders to seek alternative supply routes. A ministry spokesperson said that in addition to medicines, the transfer…
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Japan Pledges ¥1.474B to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Afghanistan Communities
DID Press: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced a financial support package for Afghanistan aimed at boosting climate resilience among vulnerable communities. The support follows the signing of a grant agreement with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)…
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