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UN: More Than 38,000 Women and Girls Killed in Gaza Conflict
DID Press: UN Women has reported that since the start of recent hostilities in Gaza, more than 38,000 women and girls have lost their lives, highlighting the severe humanitarian toll of the conflict on civilians. According to the report, Sofia…
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UK Envoy Calls for Repeal of Taliban’s Decree No. 12
DID Press: United Kingdom’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Richard Lindsay, has called for the repeal of the Taliban’s Decree No. 12, warning that concerns about its legal and human rights implications are serious and require urgent attention. Lindsay reiterated the…
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UN Warns Taliban Over Alleged Human Rights Violations
DID Press: UN special rapporteurs sent an open letter to the Taliban, stating that the group’s criminal regulations violate international human rights standards and calling for the immediate repeal of “Decree No. 12.” UN human rights experts expressed deep concern…
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Persian Gulf Moves Toward Regional Security Order Beyond US Dominance
DID Press: A recent analysis by Foreign Affairs suggests that the Persian Gulf is moving beyond an era in which the United States acted as the uncontested security guarantor of the region, entering a new phase where regional states themselves…
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Islamabad: Uncertainty Over 2nd Round of Iran–US Talks
DID Press: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said that the process of talks between Iran and the United States remains confidential and that no date has yet been set for a second round of negotiations, as Islamabad warns of a…
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Muttaqi: Taliban Government Reflects Ethnic Balance, Foreign Policy Priorities
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, the foreign minister of the Taliban administration in Afghanistan, says the current governing structure is built on ethnic representation and a “balanced” foreign policy approach. Speaking at a meeting in Kabul, Muttaqi claimed that representatives…
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Pakistan’s Multi-Vector Diplomacy: Balancing Iran, KSA and US Interests
DID Press: As Pakistan’s army chief visits Iran and the prime minister travels to Saudi Arabia, Pakistan is navigating mounting regional pressures in an effort to position itself as a potential mediator amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The overlapping visits by…
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Iran Vice President: US Has Become “7th Province of Israel”
DID Press: Mohammadreza Aref sharply criticized United States policy toward Israel, claiming Washington has effectively subordinated its strategic independence to Israeli interests. Aref said that despite the “America First” slogan, current US policy has in practice reduced Washington’s decision-making autonomy,…
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Bayern Knock Real Madrid Out of Champions League in Quarterfinal
DID Press: UEFA Champions League quarter-final action delivered dramatic results, with Bayern Munich eliminating Real Madrid and Arsenal securing a place in the semi-finals. Bayern Munich produced a high-intensity performance, defeating Real Madrid 4–3 in the second leg and advancing…
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Russian Analyst Warns Iran Crisis Reveals Long-Term Western Pressure Strategy
DID Press: Ivan Timofeev, Director of the Russian International Affairs Council, has analyzed the implications of recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran, outlining what he describes as seven strategic lessons for Russia policymakers. Timofeev argues that Western pressure on…
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