Politics
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Iran Seizes Control of Negotiation Pace as US Extends Ceasefire
DID Press: On 21 April 2026, US President Donald Trump was reportedly forced to extend the ceasefire with Iran, a move described as more tactical retreat than strategic initiative. Notably, Iran neither dispatched a delegation to Islamabad nor requested an…
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Pakistani Editor: Iran’s Confrontation with US Revives “Hussainism” Spirit
DID Press: The editor of Daily Dunya has written in an opinion piece that Iran’s recent confrontation with United States has revived what he describes as the global spirit of “Hussainism.” The article states that “Hussainism” is not limited to…
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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Expand Industrial and Trade Cooperation
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Minister of Industry and Commerce held talks with governor of Bukhara to explore ways to expand exports and strengthen industrial cooperation between the two countries. Nooruddin Azizi met with Botir Zaripov during his official visit to Uzbekistan,…
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Expansion of Transport Cooperation: Taliban Delegation Meets Azerbaijani Officials in Baku
DID Press: A senior Taliban delegation led by Mullah Fayzullah Tamim held talks in Baku with Azerbaijan’s Deputy Transport Minister, focusing on expanding transit cooperation and improving regional connectivity. During the meeting, both sides discussed facilitating Afghan freight movement, easing…
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Taliban Holds Inter-Ministerial Meeting on Regulating Work Visa Issuance
DID Press: An inter-ministerial meeting has been held in Afghanistan to review and improve the process of issuing work visas for foreign nationals. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Mohammad Zahid Ahmadzai, with participation…
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John Kerry: Three US Presidents Rejected Netanyahu’s Push for War on Iran
DID Press: Former US Secretary of State John Kerry has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously proposed military action against Iran to multiple US presidents, but was repeatedly turned down. Speaking in a televised interview, Kerry stated that…
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Taliban Plans to Source Oil Products from Russia, Russian Trade Official Says
DID Press: Afghanistan’s caretaker administration is preparing to secure its petroleum product imports through new agreements with Russia, according to a senior Russian trade official. Rustom Khabibulin said that the Afghan authorities intend to sign several new contracts with Russia…
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Russia Warns Israeli Actions Undermine Syria’s Sovereignty, Regional Stability
DID Press: Russia has warned that Israeli military actions are deepening instability in Syria and undermining its sovereignty, in remarks delivered at the UN Security Council. Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, stated that Israel’s activities are exacerbating…
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US Suspends Arms Deliveries to Estonia Amid Military Stockpile Concerns
DID Press: US has suspended the delivery of weapons to Estonia, according to Estonian media reports, amid growing concerns over declining US military stockpiles following recent global conflicts and operational commitments. The Estonian public broadcaster ERR (Estonian Public Broadcasting) reported…
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Brent Crude Rises Above $104 on Supply Concerns
DID Press: Global oil prices resumed their upward trajectory, with Brent crude surpassing the $104-per-barrel mark for the first time since 13 April this year, amid continued volatility in energy markets and renewed concerns over global supply stability. According to…
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