Politics
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India Reaffirms People-Centered Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said New Delhi’s approach toward Afghanistan is rooted in a long history of social and cultural ties and is focused primarily on serving the Afghanistan people rather than political actors. Speaking in…
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Pakistan: No Intent to Change Afghanistan’s Political System
DID Press: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson reiterated that Afghanistan’s political system is solely the decision of its people, and Islamabad has no plans to alter it. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Tahir Andarabi emphasized Pakistan’s readiness to cooperate with…
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Flights Halted at Aden Airport amid Rising UAE-Saudi Tensions
DID Press: Flights from Yemen’s Aden International Airport were suspended on Thursday due to escalating tensions between the Saudi-backed government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC). Details on when services will resume remain unclear. The STC, part of the Saudi-led…
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Diplomatic Flattery in 2025: World Leaders Compete to Win Trump’s Favor
DID Press: In the first year of Donald Trump’s second presidential term, the global diplomatic stage witnessed an unprecedented wave of praise, symbolic concessions, and overt efforts to curry favor with the U.S. president—a trend analysts have described as “diplomatic…
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India Takes BRICS Helm amid Global Turmoil
DID Press: India officially began its one-year BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026, taking the helm at a time of heightened international tensions. New Delhi has pledged to focus on strengthening cooperation among member states and advocating for the Global…
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Pakistan Reaffirms Full Support for China on Taiwan
DID Press: Taher Andrabi, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, reiterated Islamabad’s unwavering backing of Beijing, describing Pakistan and China as “ironclad friends and comprehensive strategic partners.” He emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to the “One China” principle, recognizing Taiwan as an inseparable…
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NY Mayor Rescinds Anti-Israel Sanctions Order in 1st Executive Action
DID Press: Zohran Mamdani, New York’s newly inaugurated mayor, in his first executive order, revoked several directives issued by his predecessor. Notably, he annulled the mandate that prohibited the city from participating in sanctions or divestment actions against Israel and…
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Gaza Youth Honor Qassem Soleimani with Memorial Murals
DID Press: As the sixth anniversary of Major General Qassem Soleimani’s martyrdom approaches, young Palestinians in Gaza painted murals on the ruins left by recent Israeli strikes to commemorate the late commander of Iran’s Quds Force. The artworks, featuring images…
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US Analyst: Qassem Soleimani a Stabilizing Force against ISIS
DID Press: Kurk Dorsey, an international affairs expert and University of New Hampshire professor, described Major General Qassem Soleimani as a stabilizing figure in the fight against ISIS. Criticizing the “chaotic” policies of the Trump administration, Dorsey said Soleimani’s assassination…
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Iran’s Preemptive Security Doctrine Embodied in Qassem Soleimani
DID Press: Iran’s preemptive security doctrine, as conceptualized and operationalized by Major General Qassem Soleimani, represents a fundamental redefinition of national security in the volatile geopolitics of West Asia. Moving beyond traditional border protection, the doctrine emphasized a “strategic depth”…
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