Politics
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Trump Signals Possible Drawdown of US Troops in Middle East
DID Press: Donald Trump claimed that the US is “very close” to achieving its objectives in a potential conflict with Iran. Trump, who has previously outlined multiple goals regarding Iran, said the current focus would be on weakening Iran’s missile…
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Riyadh Opens King Fahd Airbase for US Operations Against Iran
DID Press: Saudi Arabia has approved US access to its King Fahd Airbase in Taif, effectively aligning itself with potential military action against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The move raises serious questions about regional security and its broader implications.…
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Taliban Blocks Shia Eid Prayers in Parts of Kabul
DID Press: Reports indicate that the Taliban government prevented Shia communities in some areas of Kabul, including the western part of the city and the sixth district, from holding Eid al-Fitr prayers. According to local sources, Taliban forces were stationed…
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UN Chief Issues Nowruz Message Calling for Peace and Global Solidarity
DID Press: António Guterres, head of the United Nations, said in a message marking Nowruz that the festival’s message carries special significance amid current global tensions and uncertainty. Guterres highlighted the ancient celebration’s role in promoting unity, describing Nowruz as…
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Pakistan Army Chief Warns of Crackdown on Iran-Linked Unrest
DID Press: Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, warned that any actions disrupting public order under the pretext of supporting Iran would be met with an “iron fist” and live ammunition. The warning came during a meeting in…
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India Delivers 2.5 Tons of Medical Aid to Afghanistan After Pakistani Airstrike
DID Press: Randhir Jaiswal announced that a 2.5-ton shipment of emergency medicines, medical kits, and health equipment has been delivered to Kabul to support victims of a recent Pakistani airstrike. According to Jaiswal, the humanitarian assistance was dispatched by the…
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Uzbekistan Condemns Pakistani Strike on Civilian Areas and Hospital in Kabul
DID Press: The Consulate of Uzbekistan in Kabul condemned a reported Pakistani attack on residential areas, particularly a drug rehabilitation center in the Afghanistan capital, describing the incident as deeply regrettable and contrary to the principles of good neighborly relations.…
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Afghanistan in 2025: Taliban Consolidates Power Amid Political Contraction, Global Isolation
DID Press: The year 2025 marked a decisive phase in Afghanistan’s political trajectory, characterized by the consolidation of authority by the Taliban, a tightening of political space, and the persistence of international isolation. While the group strengthened administrative control nationwide,…
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Mounting Pressure on US–Israel as Regional Tensions Escalate Across Multiple Fronts
DID Press: The Middle East witnessed a sweeping wave of military and security developments overnight, stretching from Iraq and Lebanon to the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, signaling intensifying pressure on U.S. and Israeli positions across several theaters simultaneously.…
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Former Pakistani Envoy Warns Truce with Kabul Hinges on Action Against TTP
DID Press: Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s former special representative for Afghanistan, warned that the current ceasefire between Kabul and Islamabad will not hold unless concrete measures are taken against the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). In a post on X, Durrani stated that…
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