Politics
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Pakistan Accuses India of Backing Afghanistan-Based Militants
DID Press: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif alleged that India is supporting militant groups operating on Afghanistan soil to destabilize Pakistan, warning that New Delhi may even consider cross-border military action. He said Islamabad “cannot ignore” recent remarks by…
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Trump Meets Saudi Crown Prince; Focus on US Economic Influence in Riyadh
DID Press: US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met at the White House, as discussions centered on Saudi Arabia’s large-scale investments in the United States. Analysts say the meeting highlighted Riyadh’s continued dependence on Washington…
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Pakistan Restructures Military Command, Elevates Army Chief to Lead All Forces
DID Press: Pakistan has significantly restructured its military leadership, promoting its army commander to the newly created position of Chief of Defense Forces, with authority over both conventional troops and nuclear weapons. The reform is meant to streamline strategic decision-making…
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Taliban Commerce Minister to Visit India in Bid to Diversify Trade Routes
DID Press: Nooruddin Azizi, the Taliban government’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, will travel to New Delhi on Wednesday (Nov. 19) for talks aimed at expanding economic cooperation and developing alternative trade corridors. The visit comes as Kabul seeks to…
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98 Palestinian Detainees Die in Israeli Jails Due to Torture, Medical Neglect
DID Press: An Israeli medical and human rights organization has reported that at least 98 Palestinian detainees have died in Israeli prisons since the start of the Gaza war, citing torture, starvation, and denial of medical care as the leading…
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Taliban FM Condemns Pakistan’s Treatment of Afghan Refugees
DID Press: Taliban’s Foreign Minister strongly criticized Pakistan’s treatment of Afghanistan refugees during a joint meeting with United Nations agencies, accusing Islamabad of contributing to a worsening humanitarian crisis. He said that Pakistan is expelling Afghans from their homes while…
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Washington Urges South Korea to Take Stronger Stance against China
DID Press: Senior US military officials identified South Korea as a key player in Washington’s efforts to counter China, a development that can reshape Seoul’s defense strategy. General Xavier Branson, commander of U.S. forces in Korea, on Monday called for…
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UN SG: Gaza Resolution Supports Ceasefire
DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the Security Council’s latest resolution on Gaza help reinforce the ceasefire, as the territory still face humanitarian crisis. Guterres described the decision as an “important step” toward consolidating a truce. The resolution has…
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Trump Approves Sale of F-35 Fighters to Saudi Arabia
DID Press: US President Donald Trump announced plans to approve the sale of American-made F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia has requested to purchase up to 48 of the stealth aircraft. Trump’s statement coincided with…
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Pakistan Army Kills 15 TTP Militants, Including Commander
DID Press: Pakistan’s army announced that 15 members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), including a commander named Alam Mehsud, were killed in two intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In a statement issued Tuesday, November 18, the army said the…
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