Politics
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Afghan Migrant Debate Exposes Deep Divide Between Media Narrative and Reality
DID Press: A specialized forum in Tehran examined contrasting narratives surrounding Afghan migrants, with speakers describing what they called an organized campaign of migrant stigmatization alongside accounts of Afghan migrants’ solidarity and sacrifices during the so-called “Ramadan War.” The 30th…
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Media Violations Rise as Number of Active Outlets Declines in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has reported more than 110 recorded media violations over the past year, even as independent assessments indicate a sharp decline in the number of functioning media outlets across Afghanistan amid tightening restrictions.…
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Taliban Offers ‘Two Steps’ Toward De-Escalation if Pakistan Moves First
DID Press: Taliban has signaled readiness to take additional steps to ease tensions with Pakistan, stating it would make “two positive moves” if Islamabad initiates de-escalation. The position was expressed by Abdul Wasi during a meeting with Richard Lindsay, where…
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Taliban Clergy Law Seen as Move Toward Sectarian Monopoly in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s newly issued “Preachers Law” has sparked concern among analysts, as it restricts religious preaching activities to followers of Hanafi jurisprudence, signaling what critics describe as an institutional effort to consolidate a sectarian monopoly within Afghanistan’s governance structure.…
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US Trial Begins for Suspect in Deadly Kabul Airport Attack
DID Press: A court in US state of Virginia has begun jury proceedings in the case of Mohammad Sharifullah, a suspect connected to the deadly Kabul Airport Attack (2021). The case relates to the 2021 suicide bombing outside Kabul International…
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First 5G Internet Trial Launched in Kabul
DID Press: Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has announced the launch of a pilot 5G internet service in Kabul, marking the first experimental deployment of next-generation connectivity in the country. According to a statement from the ministry, the initiative…
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Ex-Mossad Official Admits Israel Strategic Setbacks Against Iran
DID Press: A former deputy head of special operations in the Israeli foreign intelligence agency Mossad has acknowledged that Israel has suffered both strategic and tactical failures in its confrontation with Iran. “Udi Levi” stated that assessments of Israel’s performance…
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Iran, Taliban Emphasize Expansion of Economic Cooperation
DID Press: Officials from Iran and Taliban have held talks in Tehran, stressing the need to streamline diplomatic processes, remove existing obstacles, and expand cooperation in economic and cultural fields. In line with ongoing diplomatic engagement between Tehran and Kabul,…
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US–Iran Standoff Enters Strategic Deadlock Phase
DID Press: The confrontation between United States and Iran has evolved far beyond conventional military paradigms, increasingly resembling a multidimensional and hybrid strategic rivalry shaped by economic pressure, military signaling, political maneuvering, and information warfare. Analysts argue that this confrontation…
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Trump Under Scrutiny as Ex-FBI Chief James Comey Faces New Legal Accusations
DID Press: US Department of Justice has again brought accusations against former FBI Director James Comey, in a move seen by critics as part of ongoing political pressure linked to Donald Trump against his opponents. The allegation relates to a…
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