Politics
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Russian newspaper: Pakistan Asks Russia to Mediate in Taliban Dispute
DID Press: Russian newspaper Izvestia reported that Islamabad has formally requested Moscow to act as a mediator to resolve its disputes with the Taliban government. According to the report, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia, confirmed in an interview…
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Fareed Zakaria: Iran Showcases Blueprint of Future Warfare
DID Press: American analyst and journalist Fareed Zakaria highlighted that recent regional developments indicate a fundamental transformation in the nature of war, with Iran serving as a clear example. Zakaria noted that in the first week of Tehran’s responses, drones…
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US Withdrawal Shifts Power Dynamics in Iraq Amid Iran Conflict
DID Press: During the ongoing conflict with Iran, NATO allies and the United States requested that Iraqi resistance forces observe a 24-hour ceasefire to allow safe withdrawal from bases under attack. American forces are currently evacuating Victory Base in Baghdad,…
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Cuba Signals Readiness for Military Confrontation Amid Trump Threats
DID Press: Officials in Cuba announced preparedness for a potential military confrontation with the United States following escalating rhetoric from President Donald Trump regarding control over the island nation. Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez stated that while Havana considers a…
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ICG Warns Pak-Afghan Conflict Risks Escalation Despite Eid Truce
DID Press: International Crisis Group has warned that tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan remain volatile despite the continuation of a temporary ceasefire during Eid al-Fitr, noting that the risk of renewed clashes persists. In its latest report, the organization stated…
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US Threat Assessment 2026 Places Pakistan Alongside China and Russia
DID Press: A new US intelligence document, the Threat Assessment 2026, has classified Pakistan alongside major strategic competitors including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea as national security concerns for Washington. The designation reflects growing U.S. unease over Pakistan’s expanding…
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HuffPost Reports Growing Discontent Among US Troops: “We Don’t Want to Die for Israel”
DID Press: HuffPost has reported rising frustration, stress, and mistrust among US service members as the conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran enters its fourth week, following orders by President Donald Trump to deploy thousands of naval…
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Afghanistan in 2025: Economic Decline, Social Restrictions, and Migration Pressures Deepen
DID Press: The year 2025 in Afghanistan was marked by significant social, economic, and migration-related pressures, as the country experienced deep structural challenges despite relative improvements in security under the Taliban. Analysts note that stability in security did not translate…
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Tehran Issues Stark Warning to Washington as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Enters Explosive Phase
DID Press: Tensions in the region escalated sharply after fresh threats by US President Donald Trump to target Iranian power plants, prompting strong warnings from Iran’s military leadership and heightened regional military activity centered on the strategic Strait of Hormuz.…
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Rising Instability Fears in Eastern Nuristan After Pakistan Border Strikes
DID Press: Local sources in eastern Nuristan Province report growing security concerns following recent cross-border attacks by Pakistani forces, with conditions in the border districts of Kamdesh District and Barg-e-Matal District described as increasingly fragile. Three independent sources said daily…
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