Politics
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Kandahar–Badakhshan Rift Deepens Taliban Divide
DID Press: A newly circulated audio message attributed to Juma Khan Fateh denies any dispute with the Taliban leadership, but local sources say military deployments, failed negotiations, and heightened alert levels point to a growing internal crisis in northeastern Afghanistan.…
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Trump Administration Withholds Full Epstein Files
DID Press: US Department of Justice under President Donald Trump declined to release additional unredacted records related to the Jeffrey Epstein case before a court-imposed deadline, citing legal obligations, protection of victims’ identities, and the integrity of ongoing investigations. The…
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Jamaat-ul-Ahrar Splits Again from TTP
DID Press: Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a prominent faction of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has announced that it is ending its affiliation with the group and resuming independent operations, citing internal disputes and organizational grievances. The group confirmed in a statement that it has…
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Kazakh Envoy Says Afghanistan Poses No Regional Security Threat
DID Press: Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Afghanistan has said the country poses no security threat to neighboring states, including Pakistan, stressing that a stable Afghanistan can contribute to greater regional cooperation and security. The ambassador said no threats are emanating from…
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$5.4M Salt Mining Deal Signed in Herat
DID Press: A contract for the extraction of Block Four of the Namaksar salt mine in Ghoryan district of Herat province has been signed between the Taliban-run Ministry of Mines and Petroleum and a private company, involving an investment of…
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Iran Warns Against Military Activity in Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, responding to a joint statement by France and the United Kingdom on the social platform X, said that the Strait of Hormuz is not a venue for military demonstrations by extra-regional powers. He emphasized…
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