Peace
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Elder-Led Diplomacy Stalls Amid Military Escalation on Afghan-Pak Border
DID Press: A recent gathering of tribal elders from Afghanistan’s Kunar province and Pakistan’s Bajaur district in the Nawe Pass border area has once again highlighted a recurring feature of the region’s political landscape: reliance on traditional mediation mechanisms to…
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Tribal Elders Agree Ceasefire Along Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Areas
DID Press: Tribal elders from border regions in Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly reached an agreement on a ceasefire following several days of cross-border clashes and casualties. According to reports, tribal leaders in Bajaur District announced on Monday that an…
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Gaza Mural Expresses Support for “Sumud” Global Flotilla
DID Press: Palestinian artists in Gaza have created a mural in Gaza’s port expressing support for the Global “Sumud” flotilla. According to reports, the flotilla—recently en route to Gaza in an attempt to break the blockade—was intercepted in international waters…
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Iran Proposes 14-Point Plan; Trump Signals Rejection
DID Press: Iran has submitted a 14-point proposal to end the war via Pakistan, but Donald Trump says the plan is “unlikely to be acceptable.” According to reports by Fars News Agency and Tasnim News Agency, the proposal was presented…
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Afghanistan–Pakistan Reach Draft Security Deal in Istanbul Focused on TTP and ISIS
DID Press: Delegations linked to Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached a preliminary security understanding in Istanbul, with talks centered on countering militant groups including the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and ISIS. According to informed sources, several rounds of intensive informal negotiations…
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Taliban Offers ‘Two Steps’ Toward De-Escalation if Pakistan Moves First
DID Press: Taliban has signaled readiness to take additional steps to ease tensions with Pakistan, stating it would make “two positive moves” if Islamabad initiates de-escalation. The position was expressed by Abdul Wasi during a meeting with Richard Lindsay, where…
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Iran FM Holds Talks with Egypt and Turkey on Ceasefire Efforts, Regional Tensions
DID Press: Abbas Araghchi has conducted separate phone calls with the foreign ministers of Egypt and Turkey, focusing on the latest regional developments, particularly ceasefire efforts and conflict de-escalation. According to official information, the discussions centered on pathways to reduce…
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Pezeshkian: No Negotiations Under Pressure or Threats
DID Press: Masoud Pezeshkian stated in a conversation with Prime Minister of Pakistan that Iran will not enter any imposed negotiations under pressure, threats, or sanctions. Pezeshkian emphasized that as long as hostile actions and operational pressure from United States…
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Trump Envoys Head to Islamabad as Iran Rejects Direct Talks with US
DID Press: Envoys of Donald Trump are traveling to Islamabad to continue consultations on extending a ceasefire, while Iran has reiterated that no direct negotiations with the United States are planned. U.S. officials said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two…
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Israel Repeatedly Violates Ceasefire in Lebanon, Reports Say
DID Press: Lebanese media report that Israel has continued to violate a 10-day ceasefire agreement, just five days after it was announced, with renewed strikes and rising tensions in southern Lebanon. According to these reports, the Israeli military has repeatedly…
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