Politics
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Taliban Disarm Shia Mosque Guards in Herat, Raising Security Fears
DID Press: Taliban authorities have reportedly disarmed security guards assigned to Shia mosques in Herat without prior notice, prompting concerns over the safety of worshippers and the risk of renewed attacks against the Shia community. Local sources say the Taliban…
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Iran Expands Strikes on US Bases Across Gulf Region
DID Press: Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting US military facilities in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, marking a major escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Tehran and Washington. Iranian military statements described the attacks…
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New Claims Target UK’s SAS Over Afghanistan Operations
DID Press: Fresh allegations have surfaced during the UK Afghanistan Inquiry, with witnesses claiming that members of Britain’s Special Air Service (SAS) mistreated Afghan detainees and that three Afghan farmers were unlawfully killed during a special forces operation. According to…
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Russian Senator: US Lacks Ability to Defeat Iran in War
DID Press: Russian Senator Alexey Pushkov has claimed that the United States does not have the ability to achieve victory in a potential war with Iran, citing Washington’s previous military experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. Pushkov, chairman of the Federation…
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Kazakhstan to Import Metallurgical Raw Materials From Afghanistan
DID Press: Kazakhstan will begin importing metallurgical raw materials from Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan to ensure a stable supply for its metal production industry, according to Yersayin Nagaspayev, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Industry and Construction. Nagaspayev said the move is aimed at…
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US Reaffirms Support for Saudi Arabia as Harakat al-Nujaba Backs Ansarullah
DID Press: The United States has reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia following escalating tensions between Riyadh and Ansarullah in Yemen, while Iraq’s Harakat al-Nujaba announced it stands alongside Ansarullah, underscoring deepening regional divisions over the conflict. According to the…
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Former UK Personnel Break Silence on Alleged War Crimes in Afghanistan
DID Press: Two British witnesses have told the UK’s public inquiry into alleged misconduct by British special forces in Afghanistan that Afghan civilians were unlawfully killed and detainees mistreated during military operations, expressing regret for remaining silent for years about…
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Water Crisis Deepens in Gaza as War Leaves Drinking Water Scarce
DID Press: Access to safe drinking water has become one of the most urgent humanitarian challenges in the Gaza Strip, where residents are forced to navigate dangerous, rubble-strewn streets and wait for hours to secure daily water supplies amid widespread…
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Pakistan Arrests Karachi Attack Suspect, Alleges Afghan-Based Plot
DID Press: Pakistani police say they have arrested Qari Bashir, also known as Qari Habib, whom authorities describe as the alleged mastermind behind last month’s deadly attack on a Pakistan Rangers compound in Karachi. Officials also claimed the attackers had…
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Haqqani Meets Families of Victims of Pakistani Strike in Paktia
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister, met families of victims of a recent Pakistani military strike in Samkani district of Paktia province, expressing condolences and reaffirming support for those affected. According to a statement issued by the…
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