Politics
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Sikhs, Hindus Reject Taliban’s Call to Return, Citing Lack of Safety, Rights
DID Press: Members of Afghanistan’s Sikh and Hindu communities have rejected Taliban government’s recent invitation to return to the country, saying going back under current conditions is “impossible and meaningless” without security guarantees, religious freedom, and basic rights. Taliban’s acting…
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‘You Are Not Alone’: Taliban Express Solidarity with Palestinian Resistance
DID Press: As a ceasefire takes effect in Gaza Strip, accounts affiliated with Afghanistan’s Taliban government have released a video message from Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people. In the video, Haqqani assures Palestinians that “the…
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Tehran Condemns Trump’s Remarks in Knesset as ‘Baseless and Shameful’
DID Press: Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump in Israel’s Knesset, describing his accusations against Tehran as “groundless, irresponsible, and shameful.” The ministry said Washington has “no moral authority” to judge Iran. In an…
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India, Afghanistan to Launch Direct Flights Linking Amritsar With Kabul and Kandahar
DID Press: In a move aimed at strengthening regional and economic ties, Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has announced plans to open direct flights between India’s Amritsar and Afghanistan’s Kabul and Kandahar cities. Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi made the announcement…
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Taliban Launched Retaliatory Attack on Pakistan after Cross-Border Airstrikes
DID Press: Taliban forces have launched a large-scale attack on Pakistani border outposts under the direct orders of the group’s supreme leader, Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, following Pakistan airstrikes on Afghanistan territory in Khost and Paktika provinces. The assault marks one…
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“Ready to Fight Trade War to the End,” says China
DID Press: China’s Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday that Beijing is prepared to fight “to the end” to resolve its trade war with the United States but remains open to dialogue. The statement came after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened…
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Qatar Hopes Just Solution to Palestine Cause after Sharm el-Sheikh Summit
DID Press: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani hoped that Sharm el-Sheikh peace summit will mark a significant step toward achieving a comprehensive, just, and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue. The Emir also expressed satisfaction with the…
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Kabul Urges India to Help Lift US Sanctions on Chabahar Port
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting foreign minister of Taliban government, called on India on Monday to hold talks with the United States to lift sanctions imposed on Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port. Speaking at an interactive session with representatives of…
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Islamabad Warns Kabul: “Do Not Interfere in Our Internal Affairs”
DID Press: Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a formal statement urging the Taliban government in Kabul to refrain from interfering in Islamabad’s domestic affairs. The statement follows remarks by Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid condemning the Pakistani military’s violent crackdown…
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Historic Sharm el-Sheikh Deal Ends Hamas-Israel War in Gaza
DID Press: In a landmark development in the Middle East peace process, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the signing of a comprehensive agreement between Israel and Hamas in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The accord, also endorsed by leaders of Egypt, Turkey,…
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