Politics
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CSTO Says Afghanistan-Linked Security Threats Remain Top Concern in Central Asia
DID Press: The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has stated that threats originating from armed groups in northern border areas of Afghanistan remain the primary security challenge in Central Asia. Victor Vasiliev, chairman of the CSTO Permanent Council, said during…
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Pakistan Marks Ashura Nationwide Under Tight Security Measures
DID Press: The day of Ashura was observed across Pakistan on Friday with religious processions and mourning gatherings held under strict security arrangements, as authorities deployed tens of thousands of police personnel and imposed communication restrictions in several cities. In…
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Increased Activity by Commander Juma Khan Fateh Reported in Badakhshan
DID Press: Local sources in northeastern Afghanistan report a renewed build-up of forces by Juma Khan Fateh in the Darwaz region of Badakhshan Province, following his dismissal from a government position and rejection of reported reconciliation proposals from Kabul. According…
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Shah Hussain Murtazavi: Ethnic and Religious Diversity Is Afghanistan’s Valuable Asset
DID Press: Shah Hussain Murtazavi, a senior former advisor in the Afghanistan republican administration, has said that ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity in Afghanistan represents a “valuable national asset” that can strengthen unity and social cohesion if preserved through mutual…
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Baghaei Says US Faces Severe Food Insecurity, Criticizes Policy Response
DID Press: Esmaeil Baghaei has said that the United States is itself in need of “charity” to address its domestic hunger problems, citing reports on food insecurity across the country. In a message posted on the social media platform X,…
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Iran Says US Military Presence in Region Fuels Instability and Division
DID Press: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has said that US claims of a “lasting commitment to the security of Gulf Cooperation Council states” amount to rhetoric and distortion of reality, arguing that American military…
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Internal Taliban Rifts Deepen in Badakhshan as Dissident Commanders Mobilize
DID Press: Reports from Badakhshan Province indicate growing internal divisions within the Taliban, as a senior commander, Mahbubullah Hamid, has reportedly returned to his home province and begun mobilizing affiliated forces after leaving his assignment in Ghor Province. Local sources…
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Naim Qassem Hails Iran’s Role and Rejects Disarmament of Resistance
DID Press: Naim Qassem has stated that Iran, despite sustained pressure and Israeli attacks, has become a decisive force in shaping the future of the region, while describing the resistance as the core pillar of Lebanon’s independence. Qassem said Iran’s…
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Iran Warns US to Restrain Israel or Face Response
DID Press: The Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya has warned that if US fails to restrain Israel, Iran will respond to what it described as “provocative actions” by the Israeli military. In a statement issued on Friday (June 26), the…
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Russia, Taliban Call for Unfreezing of Afghanistan Assets
DID Press: Zamir Kabulov has said that both Russia and the Taliban are calling for the release of Afghanistan’s frozen assets, but no progress is expected in the near future due to the lack of engagement from the United States…
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