Politics
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Taliban Trade Minister Visits Iran to Boost Economic Ties
DID Press: Nooruddin Azizi, the Taliban government’s Minister of Industry and Trade, arrived in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province leading an economic delegation. Officials from both countries described the visit as an important step toward expanding trade cooperation, strengthening infrastructure,…
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US Tests B61-12 Tactical Nuclear Bomb
DID Press: US successfully tested a B61-12 tactical nuclear bomb without a warhead in August, according to an official statement issued by Sandia National Laboratories, which operates under the U.S. Department of Energy. The tests were carried out between 19…
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Concerns Mount Over Relocation of Palestinians to South Africa
DID Press: New indications have emerged regarding a controversial plan involving the transfer of Gaza residents to South Africa—an initiative that activists say was facilitated through close coordination with Israel and carried out by a non-governmental organization, raising concerns of…
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Iran-Afghanistan Trade Surges; 3,000 Herat Companies Active at Islam Qala
DID Press: Recent data shows that over 3,000 companies based in Herat province conduct their import and export operations through Dogharun–Islam Qala border, now the main gateway for Iranian goods into Afghanistan and a key contributor to the countries’ annual…
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China Warns US Over Taiwan Arms Sale
DID Press: China sharply criticized the US $330 million military equipment sale to Taiwan, urging Washington to exercise “utmost caution” in dealing with the island. Chen Binghua, spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, called on the U.S. to adhere to…
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UN: 90% of Afghanistan Families Take on Debt or Sell Assets to Survive
DID Press: A recent report by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) highlights an “unprecedented deterioration” of Afghanistan’s economic situation, revealing that 90 percent of families in Afghanistan are relying on borrowing, selling household assets, or reducing meals to meet basic…
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Taliban Spokesman Interview with IRIB: From Promises to Reality in Afghanistan
DID Press: Zabiullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban government, recently gave an interview to Iran’s state media, providing an opportunity to present the government’s positions and claims. However, several key points and evident gaps in his statements raise serious questions…
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Maduro Warns Washington: Do Not Turn Venezuela into Another Afghanistan
DID Press: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned the deployment of U.S. troops and equipment in the Caribbean, warning Washington not to turn Venezuela into another war zone like Afghanistan. Speaking in Caracas, Maduro criticized the extensive presence of U.S. naval…
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Iraq Elections: Independent and Resistance-Aligned Parties Surge as Voter Turnout Rises
DID Press: Final results from Iraq’s parliamentary elections show that foreign attempts to influence the country’s political balance were largely unsuccessful, with parties aligned with independence-oriented and resistance movements securing strong positions in the new parliament. A significant rise in…
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Positive Change in Afghanistan Is Possible, but Gradual, Fragile and Homegrown
DID Press: Despite severe restrictions, analytical reporting by The Diplomat emphasizes that processes of social adaptation, local resilience, and gradual transformation are emerging in Afghanistan, potentially charting a path for positive change. Four years after the Taliban’s return to power,…
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