Politics
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UN Says Alleged Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 13 Afghan Civilians, Including 11 Children
DID Press: UN expressed deep concern over civilian casualties in eastern Afghanistan, reporting that alleged Pakistani airstrikes in the provinces of Kunar, Khost, and Paktika have killed at least 13 civilians, including 11 children. The UN said the reported strikes…
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Herat Crackdown on Women’s Dress Sparks Religious and Legal Backlash
DID Press: Reports from Afghanistan’s western province of Herat indicate that the current authorities’ morality enforcement department has begun detaining and harassing women wearing hijab styles that do not include the chadari or chador-namaz. The development has triggered strong criticism…
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Pakistan Reports Deal on Stranded Trucks, Taliban Yet to Confirm
DID Press: Pakistani media have reported that an agreement has been reached to facilitate the return of Pakistani trucks stranded in Afghanistan, although the arrangement has not yet been officially confirmed by Taliban authorities. According to the reports, the understanding…
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Iran’s IRGC Claims Strike on US Air Base in Jordan
DID Press: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched a missile strike against Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan, claiming the facility hosts U.S. military aircraft, including F-35, F-15 and F-16 fighter jets. According to an IRGC statement, the operation involved…
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Afghanistan-Pakistan Informal Dialogue Round Held in Istanbul
DID Press: A second round of informal dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistan has been held in Istanbul, bringing together participants from both countries in an effort to strengthen mutual understanding and build confidence amid ongoing regional challenges. According to IHH…
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India Summons US Diplomat Over Alleged Attack on Indian Oil Tanker
DID Press: India’s Ministry of External Affairs has summoned the US chargé d’affaires in New Delhi and requested an official explanation regarding an alleged attack by American forces on an Indian oil tanker off the coast of Oman. According to…
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Russia Pushes to Revive SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group
DID Press: Russia has renewed its call for the revival of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)-Afghanistan Contact Group, arguing that the mechanism remains an important platform for coordinating regional engagement with Afghanistan. According to Russian officials, Bakhtiyor Khakimov said the…
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EU Lawmakers Describe Restrictions on Afghan Women as Gender Apartheid
DID Press: Two members of the European Parliament have called for urgent international action over the treatment of women in Afghanistan, describing current conditions under Taliban rule as a form of “gender apartheid” and warning of the systematic exclusion of…
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Iran Announces Retaliatory Strikes and Hormuz Closure After Reported US Attacks
DID Press: Iran has announced a series of military and security measures following what it described as US attacks on targets in southern Iran, including retaliatory strikes against regional military facilities and the declaration of a closure of the strategically…
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Erdogan Says Turkey Will Not Tolerate Israeli Strikes on Syria and Lebanon
DID Press: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has strongly condemned Israeli military actions in Syria and Lebanon, stating that Ankara will not accept attacks on what he described as “brotherly countries” in the region. Speaking on recent developments in the Middle East,…
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