Politics
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Iran Steps In as Mediator to Defuse Afghanistan–Pakistan Crisis
DID Press: Following recent deadly clashes between Pakistan’s army and Taliban forces, Tehran has swiftly moved to mediate, urging restraint and dialogue between the two sides. Iranian officials are leveraging longstanding relations and mutual trust with both Islamabad and Kabul…
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Afghanistan–India Trade Surpasses $1B, Says Taliban FM
DID Press: Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, said that annual trade between Afghanistan and India has exceeded one billion dollars, underscoring what he described as “a promising trajectory” in bilateral economic relations. Muttaqi made the remarks during a…
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India Warns Pakistan: ‘Sundor 2.0’ Will Be More Deadly
DID Press: India’s Western Army commander, General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, warned that any new terrorist attack linked to Pakistan would be met with a far more lethal response under an operation dubbed “Sundor 2.0.” Speaking to reporters, Katiyar said Islamabad…
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German Lawmaker Urges for Mediation in Taliban–Pakistan Border Conflict
DID Press: A senior German politician has urged an immediate halt to escalating border clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistan, calling for urgent mediation to prevent the crisis from spiraling further out of control. Hannah Neumann, a member of the…
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Sharm el-Sheikh Summit Exposes the Depth of Arab Political Dependence
DID Press: Sharm el-Sheikh summit, where U.S. President Donald Trump and several Arab and Islamic leaders signed a Gaza ceasefire agreement, was not merely a diplomatic gesture to end the war — it was a striking reflection of the region’s…
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Taliban Envoy to China Blames Pakistan for Regional Instability
DID Press: Taliban government’s ambassador to China, Belal Karimi, accused Pakistan of being the main source of instability in the region, warning that peace and security will remain elusive as long as the country’s ruling elite is not restrained. In…
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Kabul and Tashkent Eye Chabahar in Boosting Regional Trade
DID Press: As US sanctions cast uncertainty over the future of Iran’s Chabahar Port, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have emphasized its importance for expanding regional trade and access to global markets, particularly India. Following Washington’s decision to revoke the waiver on…
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Sikhs, Hindus Reject Taliban’s Call to Return, Citing Lack of Safety, Rights
DID Press: Members of Afghanistan’s Sikh and Hindu communities have rejected Taliban government’s recent invitation to return to the country, saying going back under current conditions is “impossible and meaningless” without security guarantees, religious freedom, and basic rights. Taliban’s acting…
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‘You Are Not Alone’: Taliban Express Solidarity with Palestinian Resistance
DID Press: As a ceasefire takes effect in Gaza Strip, accounts affiliated with Afghanistan’s Taliban government have released a video message from Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people. In the video, Haqqani assures Palestinians that “the…
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Tehran Condemns Trump’s Remarks in Knesset as ‘Baseless and Shameful’
DID Press: Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump in Israel’s Knesset, describing his accusations against Tehran as “groundless, irresponsible, and shameful.” The ministry said Washington has “no moral authority” to judge Iran. In an…
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