Politics
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Hekmatyar: Political Situation Will Worsen Without Public Mandate
DID Press: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has warned that ignoring the will and vote of the people could lead to a deterioration of Afghanistan’s political situation, in remarks widely seen as an indirect reference to the current authorities. Hekmatyar criticized the present…
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Kabul Urban Renewal Drives Demolition, Even Cemeteries Affected
DID Press: Urban redevelopment efforts in Kabul have intensified, involving large-scale demolition of buildings and expansion of road networks, with some cases reportedly extending to the relocation of graves. According to a report by The Washington Post, Kabul’s reconstruction campaign…
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North Korea Conducts New Ballistic Missile Test
DID Press: North Korea launched several ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters early Sunday (April 19), according to Yonhap News Agency. Authorities in South Korea and Japan confirmed the launches and stated that the projectiles were closely monitored by regional…
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Israeli Army Reports Casualties in Southern Lebanon Clashes
DID Press: Israeli Forces has acknowledged that one soldier was killed and nine others were wounded during clashes in southern Lebanon. According to the report, one of the injured is in critical condition, while four others are in moderate condition.…
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Khalilzad Warns Internal Injustice Weakens Pakistan’s Diplomatic Credibility
DID Press: Former US envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has warned that Pakistan’s domestic political conditions could undermine its regional diplomatic efforts. Reacting to recent developments and Islamabad’s mediation role in regional tensions, Khalilzad said Pakistan’s initiatives are notable, but…
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NYC Mayor Criticizes US Policy, Questions Massive Military Spending
DID Press: Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City, has sharply criticized U.S. federal policy, questioning what he described as disproportionate military spending compared to domestic needs. He stated: “We are told it is impossible for the city to run…
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NYT Report: Iran Retains Significant Portion of Military Capability
DID Press: The New York Times, citing US intelligence officials, reports that Iran has retained a substantial portion of its military capabilities and is actively working to rebuild assets lost during recent conflicts. According to the report, Iran still possesses…
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12 Countries Condemn Israel’s Appointment of Envoy to Somaliland
DID Press: A group of 12 countries, including Pakistan, strongly condemned Israel’s decision to appoint a diplomatic representative to the Somaliland, describing it as a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty. In a joint statement issued on Saturday, the foreign ministers of…
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Former VP Harris Accuses Netanyahu of Dragging Trump into Iran War
DID Press: Former vice president Kamala Harris claimed that US President Donald Trump was “pulled into” war with Iran by PM Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the conflict is one that “the American people do not want.” Harris made the remarks during a Democratic Party fundraising event…
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Ansar Allah: No Force Could Reopen Bab el-Mandeb If Closed
DID Press: Hussein al-Ezzi, a senior figure in Ansar Allah, warned that if authorities in Sanaa decide to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, no power would be able to reopen it—raising fresh concerns about the security of one of the…
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