Politics
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Taliban Says It Did Not Initiate Conflict, Denies Crossing into Pakistan
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban administration, stated that the group did not initiate the current hostilities and has not violated Pakistani territory, emphasizing that Taliban forces remain in a defensive posture. Speaking in response to calls from…
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Trump’s Iran “Negotiation” Claim Mostly a PR Ploy Amid Crisis
DID Press: Pakistani analyst Zahid Hussain says recent U.S. claims of negotiating with Iran are largely a media tactic rather than genuine diplomacy. While Washington has promoted the idea of “strong negotiations” with Tehran, Iran has categorically rejected any direct…
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China Demands Urgent Investigation into Tokyo Embassy Intrusion
DID Press: China has called on Japan for an immediate and thorough investigation after an individual breached the Chinese embassy in Tokyo. Lin Jian stated that the intruder, identified by Japanese police as an active-duty Japanese Self-Defense Force officer, scaled…
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UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Truce and Civilian Protection in Afghanistan
DID Press: Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, urged both Taliban and Pakistan to agree on a permanent ceasefire and ensure the protection of civilians amid ongoing clashes. Bennett emphasized the importance of upholding international law,…
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Taliban Confirms Torkham Crossing Will Remain Closed on March 25
DID Press: Obaidullah Aqaab Farooqi, spokesperson for the Taliban’s General Directorate of Border Police, stated that reports about reopening the Torkham Border Crossing on March 25 are “false and baseless.” The crossing will remain closed. Earlier, some Pakistani sources had…
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Taliban: Pakistani Mortar Fire Kills 2 Civilians in Kunar
DID Press: Taliban officials in Afghanistan’s Kunar province reported that Pakistani forces fired 85 mortar rounds over the past 24 hours into Kunar’s center and the districts of Sarkano, Manwara, and Nari. According to the Taliban, at least two civilians…
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Democrats Flip Trump’s Mar-a-Lago District in Florida Special Election
DID Press: Democratic Party reclaimed Florida’s 87th District, which includes former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, from the Republican Party in a special state election, In a notable political upset. Political newcomer Emily Gregory defeated the Republican candidate endorsed by…
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Spain PM: Iran Emerges as Major Military Power
DID Press: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez issued a rare warning about Iran, describing it as a decisive military force. He noted that past mistakes should not be repeated, but history seems to be echoing, with the US targeting Iran…
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Canada, France Warn Israel Against Military Moves in Southern Lebanon
DID Press: Canada and France have strongly warned Israel over its reported plans to occupy southern Lebanon, urging restraint and respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty amid signs of a potential large-scale ground offensive. Canada’s Global Affairs Ministry condemned Israel’s plans as…
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Japan Releases Strategic Oil Reserves to Stabilize Energy Market
DID Press: Japan government announced it will release part of its strategic oil reserves to ease rising concerns over global energy supply disruptions and surging oil prices amid escalating US and Israeli actions against Iran. According to the Ministry of…
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