Politics
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Kabul Pledges to Address Migrants’ Concerns During Iran Visit
DID Press: Neda Mohammad Nadim, Taliban government’s acting minister of higher education, met with Afghan professors and migrants during his official visit to Iran, emphasizing that their concerns will be followed up through coordination with Iranian officials and the Afghanistan…
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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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French, German Intelligence Seeking Access to Taliban Leadership
DID Press: French and German intelligence agencies have reportedly increased their presence in Afghanistan over the past year in an effort to recruit sources within the leadership ranks of the Taliban. According to reports, the DGSE and BND — which…
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Iran Ready to Expand Scientific Cooperation with Afghanistan
DID Press: Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Kabul, Dr. Sayed Rouhullah Hussaini, announced Tehran’s readiness to expand scientific and educational cooperation with Afghanistan during the closing ceremony of the National Science Olympiad held by the Ministry of Education. Hussaini highlighted the…
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UN Rapporteur Warns of Taliban Repression against Women, Minorities
DID Press: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights, has warned of widespread violations against women, girls, and ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, describing the situation as “systematic and deliberate.” Since the Taliban’s return to power, women…
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China-Taliban-India Triangle Raises Concerns in Pakistan
DID Press: Diplomatic contacts between the Taliban government and India, along with a growing partnership with China, have created a new regional triangle that is raising concerns in Pakistan. Experts describe this development as one of the most complex dynamics…
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Atmar: Political Alignment Offers ‘Historic Opportunity’ for Peace in Afghanistan
DID Press: Former Afghan FM Hanif Atmar has hailed the recent agreement among three major political factions in Afghanistan, describing it as “a significant step during this sensitive period in the country’s history.” He said the alignment marks the beginning…
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Trump Declares Permanent Ban on Migrants from ‘3rd World’ Countries
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has once again taken a hardline stance on immigration, announcing that he has permanently halted the admission of migrants from what he referred to as “Third World” countries. In a speech to his supporters,…
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Afghanistan Opposition Forms National Unity Bloc to Chart Political Future
DID Press: Amid one of the most sensitive periods in contemporary Afghanistan history, the “National Unity of Political Parties and Movements” virtual meeting has once again captured the attention of the public, regional observers, and international analysts. The gathering brought…
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