Politics
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Border Clash Kills Pakistani Soldier in Nangarhar
DID Press: A Pakistani soldier was killed following an exchange of fire between Taliban border forces and Pakistani troops along the disputed Durand Line in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province, according to local sources. The incident reportedly occurred near the border…
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Top UN Officials Visit Afghanistan to Assess Humanitarian Needs
DID Press: Senior United Nations officials have arrived in Afghanistan to assess the humanitarian situation, with a focus on returnees, community resilience, and strengthening development and relief cooperation. According to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, Acting Deputy Minister Abdulrahman…
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Ghalibaf: Military Readiness Is Essential for Strong Diplomacy
DID Press: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said military preparedness and readiness for sacrifice are prerequisites for effective diplomacy during a meeting with Mohammed Al-Nuaimi, Vice President of Yemen and a senior member of the Supreme Political Council of…
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Mohaqiq Urges Calm, Warns Against Social Media Exploitation
DID Press: Mohammad Mohaqiq, leader of the Islamic Unity Party of the People of Afghanistan, has urged supporters and political opponents to refrain from fueling tensions on social media following reactions to his attendance at a farewell ceremony for what…
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Qatar Envoy, Taliban Official Discuss Latest Developments in Afghanistan
DID Press: Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, the Taliban’s Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, met with Qatar’s ambassador to Afghanistan, Dr. Murdif bin Ali Al-Qashouti, to discuss the latest developments in the country. According to a statement issued by the…
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Atwan: Netanyahu Watches Iran Funeral in Despair
DID Press: Arab political analyst Abdel Bari Atwan has described the funeral ceremony of the Martyr Leader of the Islamic Revolution as a symbol of the Iranian people’s resolve, saying Benjamin Netanyahu watched the event “from a position of defeat…
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Border Crisis Halts Auto Parts Trade in Spin Boldak
DID Press: Trade in auto parts at the Spin Boldak market in Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province has slowed dramatically after the closure of the Pakistan border crossing and disruptions to regional transit routes, leaving one of the country’s largest vehicle…
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Extreme Heat Disrupts US Independence Day Celebrations
DID Press: An unprecedented heatwave sweeping across the United States has forced the cancellation or scaling back of Independence Day events in several cities, as extreme temperatures continue to affect millions of people. The US has been experiencing one of…
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Iraq’s PMF Ready for Martyr Leader Funeral
DID Press: Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, says it has completed all logistical, security, and service preparations for the funeral ceremonies of the Martyr Leader of the Islamic Revolution in the holy cities of Najaf and…
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Neumann: EU–Taliban Talks May Lead to Political Engagement
DID Press: European Parliament member Hannah Neumann has criticized recent EU–Taliban discussions in Brussels, arguing that the meeting carries clear political implications and cannot be described as merely technical. Neumann said that any official invitation, visa issuance, or formal meeting…
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