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Khalilzad: “US-led” Afghanistan War Not Comparable to Ukraine Conflict
DID Press: Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. envoy on Afghanistan peace process, dismissed comparisons between Afghanistan and Ukrainian conflicts, emphasizing that the two wars are fundamentally different. Writing on X (formerly Twitter), Khalilzad explained that Afghanistan war was driven by direct…
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Regional Security, Stability Conference Held in Tashkent
DID Press: An international conference titled “Regionalism and Stability: Ensuring Security in Central Asia Amid Global Changes” was held yesterday in Tashkent. The event was organized by the Uzbekistan Military Security and Defense University in collaboration with the OSCE Project…
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Indonesia’s NU Demands Leader’s Resignation Over Pro-Israel Scholar Invitation
DID Press: Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the world’s largest Islamic organization with approximately 100 million members, has called on its leader, Yahya Cholil Istaquf, to resign within three days for inviting a U.S. scholar supportive of Israel. If he refuses, he…
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Meta: Afghan Users’ Facebook Friend Lists Hidden for Protection
DID Press: Meta has disabled access to the “Friends” list for Facebook users in Afghanistan amid growing concerns that the Taliban are exploiting social media data to identify critics and individuals at risk—an unprecedented security move that now extends to…
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Macron: G20 Losing Ability to Tackle Major Global Crises
DID Press: French President Emmanuel Macron warned at the G20 leaders’ summit in Johannesburg that the group is “at risk” and losing its ability to address global crises. “G20 may be reaching the end of a cycle. We can no…
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Herat Hosting Annual Saffron Exhibition Showcasing Local Harvest
DID Press: The annual saffron exhibition in Herat province has opened its doors, bringing together dozens of producers from across the province to showcase this season’s fresh harvest. The event will welcome visitors for three days. This year’s exhibition features…
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China to UN: Japanese Military Intervention in Taiwan Deemed “Aggression”
DID Press: China has taken its dispute with Japan over Taiwan to the UN, warning that any Japanese military intervention in Taiwan will be considered an “act of aggression” and that China reserves the right to defend its territory under…
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US Pressuring Lebanon to Submit to Israel; Hezbollah says “Never”
DID Press: Lebanese newspaper Al-Nashra reported that the United States, aligning with Israel, has urged Lebanon to follow Syria’s example and submit to Tel Aviv. Amid political divisions in Beirut, Hezbollah has reaffirmed its stance, saying it will never put…
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Europe Demands Key Role in US Ukraine Peace Plan
DID Press: Leaders of Germany, France, UK, and Ukraine have jointly emphasized the importance of Europe playing a central role in the U.S.-proposed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine. They stressed that any agreement must safeguard European and…
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Trump Ally to Resign from Congress after Public Rift
DID Press: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican Congresswoman from Georgia and longtime staunch ally of President Donald Trump, announced she will resign from the U.S. Congress on January 5, 2026. The decision comes after a public clash with Trump. Once considered…
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