Peace
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Israel Declares Truce after Killing Over 80, Including Children, Women
DID Press: Following the deaths of at least 81 Palestinians, including women and children, in recent Israeli attacks on Gaza, the Israeli military announced a temporary ceasefire, warning that if the agreement is violated, it would respond “strongly”. Meanwhile, Hamas…
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Khalilzad Returns to Kabul amid Rising Taliban-Pakistan Tensions
DID Press: US-Afghanistani diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad’s unofficial trip to Kabul has fueled speculation about his role in managing Afghanistan’s ongoing crisis and shaping the country’s political future. Some Western sources view his presence as part of a “backchannel mission from…
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Pakistan: No Final Decision Yet on Troop Deployment to Gaza
DID Press: Pakistan’s Defense Minister clarified that no final decision has been made regarding the deployment of Pakistani military forces to Gaza Strip, and the matter is still under review at multiple political and military levels. Khawaja Muhammad Asif said…
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Atmar: Inclusive Dialogue Only Way to Prevent Escalation after Failed Istanbul Talks
DID Press: “Failed talks between Taliban and Pakistan in Turkey can push the region into a new cycle of war, bloodshed, and insecurity,” warned former Afghanistan National Security Advisor, Mohammad Hanif Atmar, suggesting a political solution as the only way…
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Istanbul Talks with Taliban Failed, says Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Minister of Information has confirmed the collapse of four days of talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban government in Istanbul, citing Taliban delegation’s unwillingness to address Islamabad’s core security concerns. Attaullah Tarar, Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, announced…
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Israel Launches Heavy Strikes on Gaza and Khan Yunis after Trump Peace Initiative
DID Press: Despite a fragile ceasefire in Gaza overseen by the US President Donald Trump, Israel launched a wave of heavy air and artillery strikes overnight across several areas of Gaza Strip following orders from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The…
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UN, France Condemn Israeli Attack on Peacekeepers in Lebanon
DID Press: United Nations and France have strongly condemned an Israeli attack on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, calling it “dangerous and unacceptable.” UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said an Israeli drone dropped a hand grenade near a UN Interim Force…
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Pakistani Media: Secret Kabul-Delhi Ties Halt Istanbul Peace Talks
DID Press: The second round of peace talks between the Taliban and Pakistani representatives in Istanbul, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, ended after 18 hours without agreement, reported Pakistani media outlets. Sources said deep divisions over handling Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)…
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Taliban-Pakistan Talks End in Deadlock, Reported Journalists
DID Press: A two-day round of talks between Taliban representatives from Afghanistan and Pakistani officials concluded in Istanbul under the mediation of Turkey and Qatar, but significant disagreements and the Taliban’s refusal to provide written commitments have led to an…
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US War Secretary to Tour Asia to Counter China, Strengthen Allies
DID Press: US War Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to travel to Asia this week to bolster Washington’s military ties with regional allies amid rising tensions with China. According to a Pentagon statement, Hegseth’s itinerary includes stops in Hawaii, Japan,…
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