Peace
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Durrani Urges Softer Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: Former Pakistani special envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani called on Islamabad to adopt a softer, more pragmatic approach toward Kabul, stressing that Afghanistan is a “brother nation” facing profound difficulties and needs engagement rather than pressure. In a…
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2025 in Review: Key Events Shaping Afghanistan and World
DID Press: A special report reviews the defining developments of 2025, a year marked by geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts that influenced millions of lives worldwide, including in Afghanistan. Afghanistan — key developments Security and internal…
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Taliban, Pakistan Enter Tentative Rapprochement Amid Mutual Distrust
DID Press: Relations between the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan have entered a cautious phase of rapprochement after years of border tensions and mutual accusations. Recent diplomatic gestures and mediation by Pakistani religious leaders have created opportunities for dialogue and…
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Trump: “ United States Is Real United Nations”
DID Press: US President Donald Trump claimed on social media platform that the US serves as the “real United Nations.” He cited the temporary halt in hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia as the result of his “successful mediation” and asserted…
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US, Russia to Establish 2 Working Groups to Address Ukraine Crisis
DID Press: US and Russia presidents held their ninth phone call of the year to discuss the situation in Ukraine and avenues for bilateral cooperation, agreeing to continue talks through the creation of two special working groups focused on security…
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Trump Says 95 Percent Close to Agreement to End Ukraine War
DID Press: US President Donald Trump said negotiations to end the war in Ukraine are “about 95 percent” complete and that the parties are close to reaching an agreement. Speaking at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky,…
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Sirajuddin Haqqani Emphasizes Resolving Tensions Through Dialogue
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, Interior Minister of the Taliban government, said Afghanistan poses no threat to any country or region and is ready to resolve misunderstandings through dialogue, In what appears to be an effort to ease tensions with Pakistan.…
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Ukraine unveils 20-point peace draft with NATO-style security guarantees
DID Press: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a 20-point draft peace agreement, developed in cooperation with the United States, which provides Ukraine with security guarantees comparable to NATO membership. The draft is currently under review by Russia and outlines measures…
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Pak Army Chief to Visit Washington for Talks with Trump on Gaza
DID Press: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Army Chief, is expected to travel to Washington in the coming weeks for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump over Pakistan’s potential participation in a proposed multinational force aimed at stabilizing Gaza, according…
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Afghan Resistance Council Hails Tehran Talks as Chance for Peace
DID Press: Supreme Council of National Resistance for the Salvation of Afghanistan described Tehran regional meeting on Afghanistan as a positive step toward renewed regional attention to the country’s crisis, stressing the need for responsible international support for lasting peace…
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