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Red Cross Pledges to Expand Aid Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Katrin Ritz, Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Afghanistan, said during a meeting with Mullah Abdul Latif Mansour, the Taliban’s Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, that the organization plans to expand its…
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The Atlantic: Trump Misreads Iran, External Confrontation Strengthens Tehran
DID Press: The Atlantic magazine argues that Donald Trump’s Iran policy is rooted in a fundamental misunderstanding of Iranian society and the country’s political structure, ultimately working to the advantage of the Islamic Republic. The analysis notes that when Trump…
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Israel Bans Entry of Foreign Journalists into Gaza
DID Press: Israeli occupation authorities told the country’s Supreme Court that they will not allow foreign journalists to enter the Gaza Strip, even if the Rafah crossing is reopened. The position was stated during a court hearing reviewing a petition…
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Lifting restrictions against Afghan women; UNAMA repeatedly calls on Taliban
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has called for the lifting of government restrictions on Afghan women, the UN Deputy Secretary-General for Political and Peace Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, has called for the lifting of government restrictions on Afghan…
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Afghanistan U-19 Cricket Team Storms into World’s Top 12 with Three Straight Wins
DID Press: Following three consecutive victories in the group stage of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026, Afghanistan’s national U-19 team has advanced to the Super Six stage as group leaders. Competing in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup…
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UN Highlights Iran’s Constructive Role in Afghanistan Stability
DID Press: UN underscored Iran’s regional role in supporting stability in Afghanistan, following a meeting between UN Deputy Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Alireza Beikdeli, Chargé d’Affaires at the Iranian Embassy in Kabul. During the discussions, the two sides reviewed UNAMA’s…
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Ex-CIA Chief: No Basis for US-Taliban Friendship
DID Press: Former CIA Director David Petraeus sharply criticized the Taliban, asserting that their ideology is fundamentally at odds with American values, making any friendly relations impossible. In an interview with Al Arabiya, Petraeus highlighted that the Taliban are responsible…
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China to Deepen Economic Partnership with Canada Amid Trump Tariff Threats
DID Press: China announced plans to strengthen its economic ties with Canada under a “strategic partnership,” amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to impose 100 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. The Chinese Embassy in Ottawa confirmed the initiative in…
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Pakistan Faces Backlash Over Joining Trump-Led Gaza Peace Council
DID Press: Opposition parties and religious groups in Pakistan have intensified their criticism of Islamabad’s decision to join a Trump-led peace initiative, accusing the government of bypassing democratic scrutiny on a highly sensitive foreign policy issue. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…
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Russia Warns EU: Troops Deployed to Ukraine to Be Legitimate Military Targets
DID Press: Russia issued a stark warning following plans by UK and France to deploy 15,000 troops to Ukraine, saying any such forces and related facilities would be considered “legitimate military targets.” London and Paris intend to station their forces…
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