Politics
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Over 3,800 Afghan Migrants Return From Pakistan and Iran in a Single Day
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation reported that 3,813 Afghan migrants returned to the country from Pakistan and Iran through official border crossings over the past 24 hours. According to the ministry, 3,653 individuals entered Afghanistan via the…
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NYT: Strike on Iranian Water Facility Raises Legal Questions
DID Press: The New York Times reported that an analysis of satellite imagery and available video footage indicates that US strikes hit a water-related facility in Iran during recent military operations. According to the newspaper, it remains unclear whether the…
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Kashmir Protests Turn Deadly as 15 Killed in Clashes with Security Forces
DID Press: At least 15 people have been killed in escalating clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, amid widening unrest over electoral laws and political representation. Authorities said the violence erupted after renewed demonstrations organized by the…
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Five-Star Movement Demands Action Against Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir
DID Press: Italy’s Five-Star Movement has urged the Italian government to take a stronger stance against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, including imposing sanctions and moving toward suspending the European Union’s partnership with Israel. The appeal follows what the…
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Strikes and Armed Attacks Paralyze Pakistan’s Balochistan Province
DID Press: Widespread shutdowns and coordinated armed attacks have plunged Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province into heightened instability, with markets closing across major cities and security forces coming under fire in multiple districts. The unrest follows a strike call by the…
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UN Says Alleged Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 13 Afghan Civilians, Including 11 Children
DID Press: UN expressed deep concern over civilian casualties in eastern Afghanistan, reporting that alleged Pakistani airstrikes in the provinces of Kunar, Khost, and Paktika have killed at least 13 civilians, including 11 children. The UN said the reported strikes…
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Herat Crackdown on Women’s Dress Sparks Religious and Legal Backlash
DID Press: Reports from Afghanistan’s western province of Herat indicate that the current authorities’ morality enforcement department has begun detaining and harassing women wearing hijab styles that do not include the chadari or chador-namaz. The development has triggered strong criticism…
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Pakistan Reports Deal on Stranded Trucks, Taliban Yet to Confirm
DID Press: Pakistani media have reported that an agreement has been reached to facilitate the return of Pakistani trucks stranded in Afghanistan, although the arrangement has not yet been officially confirmed by Taliban authorities. According to the reports, the understanding…
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Iran’s IRGC Claims Strike on US Air Base in Jordan
DID Press: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched a missile strike against Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan, claiming the facility hosts U.S. military aircraft, including F-35, F-15 and F-16 fighter jets. According to an IRGC statement, the operation involved…
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Afghanistan-Pakistan Informal Dialogue Round Held in Istanbul
DID Press: A second round of informal dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistan has been held in Istanbul, bringing together participants from both countries in an effort to strengthen mutual understanding and build confidence amid ongoing regional challenges. According to IHH…
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