Peace
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Pakistan’s Clerics Urge Taliban to Enforce Anti-Militancy Fatwa
DID Press: Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) urged the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan to fully implement a recent resolution issued by more than 1,000 Afghan religious scholars, which rejects participation in militant activities beyond Afghanistan’s borders. Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, Chairman…
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Pakistan: Eliminating Terrorism in Afghanistan Is a Prerequisite for Meaningful Regional Engagement
DID Press: Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, stated at the Tehran meeting that ongoing security threats posed by terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan remain a serious concern, emphasizing that only the complete elimination of these threats can build…
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Iran Respects Kabul Decision Not to Attend Tehran Meeting
DID Press: Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Tehran respects Afghanistan’s decision not to participate in the regional conference held in Tehran, while stressing the importance of constructive dialogue to resolve the Afghan crisis. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the meeting…
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Tokayev: Global Support for Afghanistan Vital for Regional Stability
DID Press: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that international support for Afghanistan is essential to ensuring regional security and stability. Speaking at the “Peace and Trust” conference in Ashgabat, Tokayev said reconstruction of Afghanistan and addressing its humanitarian challenges are…
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UN May Deploy Int’l Force in Gaza Early Next Month
Did Press: Two US officials have told international media that an international stabilization force authorized by the UN could be deployed in the Gaza Strip as early as next month, although key questions—particularly regarding the disarmament of Hamas—remain unresolved. Speaking…
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Iran, Pakistan FMs Hold Constructive Talks in Ashgabat
DID Press: Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar described his meeting with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi as constructive, held on the sidelines of the international conference “Peace and Trust” in Ashgabat. In a post on X, Dar said the…
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Iran: Inclusive Gov’t Essential for Lasting Peace in Afghanistan
DID Press: Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations stressed that establishing an inclusive government in Afghanistan is crucial to preventing renewed conflict and ensuring regional stability. Speaking at a UN Security Council session on the situation in Afghanistan, Amir…
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Trump to Fracture US‑EU Alliance, Warns Pope
DID Press: Leader of the world’s Catholics warned U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies may seriously undermine the long-standing alliance between Europe and the United States. Pope Leo XIV made the remarks in an address that has attracted wide international attention,…
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Zelensky: Ukraine Ready for Elections If Allies Ensure Security
DID Press: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says Kyiv is prepared to hold national elections, provided that the United States and European allies guarantee security amid ongoing Russian attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv is ready to conduct nationwide elections…
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Why Afghan Political Factions Reviving Calls for Unity
DID Press: Nearly four years after fragmentation, silence, and deep mistrust, Afghanistan’s political landscape is once again witnessing a push toward coalition-building. A joint statement from three major factions—the Supreme Council of National Resistance, the National Assembly for Salvation, and…
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