Politics
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Pakistan Blames Procedural Issues for Muttaqi’s Delayed Visit
DID Press: While many believe the UN Security Council’s travel ban was behind the cancellation of a planned visit by Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of Afghan caretaker government, to Islamabad, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs hinted that “procedural…
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India Halts US Aircraft Purchase Amid Tariff Dispute
DID Press: In response to rising U.S. tariffs, India suspended a key defense agreement to purchase six Boeing maritime patrol aircraft. The suspended deal involved the procurement of six P-8I aircraft, which were intended to expand the Indian Navy’s current…
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Global Talks to Tackle Plastic Pollution Opens in Geneva
DID Press: Representatives from around 180 countries have gathered in Geneva for the sixth round of international negotiations aimed at finalizing a legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution — a crisis that experts say is threatening ecosystems, human health,…
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Poll: Public Calls for Sanctions and Islamic Unity Against Full Gaza Occupation
DID Press: In light of the escalating Israeli military offensives and growing concerns over the complete occupation of the Gaza Strip, Did press conducted a poll to gauge opinions on the necessary actions the international community and the Islamic world…
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No Longer Dependent to Dollar and U.S. Policies, says Brazilian President
DID Press: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, sharply criticized the trade policies of U.S. President Donald Trump’s government, stressing that his country is no longer dependent on the United States and will resist the dominance of the…
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Indian Official in Moscow to discuss Afghanistan, Trump’s Threats
DID Press: Indian NSA Ajit Doval arrived in Moscow to hold talks with senior Russian officials on security and defense cooperation, oil sanctions, and the upcoming Putin–Modi summit. Doval’s trip comes at a time when US president Donald Trump announced…
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US Envoy Witkoff in Moscow for Talks with Russian Leaders on Ukraine
DID Press: U.S. Special Envoy for Middle Eastern Affairs Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Wednesday, August 6, for talks with senior Russian officials over the war in Ukraine. According to DID Press, citing Reuters, a well‑informed source confirmed that…
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Swiss Senator Criticizes Taliban for Refusing to Accept Deported Asylum Seekers
DID Press: A Swiss liberal senator has strongly criticized the Taliban interim government for its refusal to cooperate in accepting deported Afghanistani asylum seekers, urging direct negotiations between the Swiss federal government and the group. In recent remarks, the senator…
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Lebanese Cabinet Backs Down; Hezbollah Disarmament Remains Only on Paper
DID Press: Unprecedented meeting of Lebanon’s cabinet on the sensitive issue of Hezbollah’s weapons—contrary to Western expectations and those of some domestic factions—ended without any executive decision. The session, held Tuesday evening under U.S. pressure and within the framework of…
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Poll Finds 67% Back up Establishing Afghanistan Political Mission in Iraq
DID Press: In a latest poll conducted by DID Press regarding the interim government’s priorities for removing obstacles to pilgrimages to the holy shrines, majority of respondents emphasized the need for Afghanistan to establish an active political mission in Iraq.…
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