Politics
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Taliban Shift From Tehran Alignment Toward UAE-Leaning Neutrality
DID Press: After roughly two and a half months of regional escalation and Iran’s consolidation of military and diplomatic leverage, the Taliban’s stance on the unfolding geopolitical crisis has undergone a noticeable adjustment. What initially appeared as a position closer…
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EU Reaffirms Support for Female Health Workers in Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting training and empowerment programs for nurses, particularly women in Afghanistan, marking International Nurses Day on May 12. In its message, the EU emphasized the essential role of nurses in saving…
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UNAMA: New Update on Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan says more than 750 civilians were killed or injured during cross-border violence between Pakistan and the de facto authorities in Afghanistan during the first three months of 2026. According to the UN…
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Ghalibaf: US Has ‘No Choice’ but to Accept Iran’s 14-Point Peace Plan
DID Press: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has declared that US has “no option” other than accepting Iran’s proposed 14-point peace initiative, amid rising tensions over the fragile Middle East ceasefire. The remarks came after Donald Trump described the regional ceasefire as…
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Report Claims UAE Conducted Covert Operations Inside Iran Before Recent Escalation
DID Press: A report published by The Wall Street Journal has claimed that the United Arab Emirates carried out limited covert operations against targets inside Iran prior to the latest regional military escalation. According to the report, citing informed sources,…
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Beating of Shia Cleric Raises Fears Over Taliban Pressure on Minorities
DID Press: The reported assault on prominent Shia cleric Ustad Hussaindad Sharifi in Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi district is being viewed by analysts as more than an isolated disciplinary incident by local Taliban authorities. Observers say the episode reflects broader patterns in…
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Iran–US Ceasefire on Verge of Collapse as Gulf Crisis Deepens on Day 72 of War
DID Press: On the 72nd day of the ongoing conflict, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified sharply, with diplomatic exchanges, psychological pressure, and military signaling converging into what analysts describe as a fragile and unstable ceasefire. Donald…
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Returning Afghan Migrants Fear Education Disruption for Their Children
DID Press: Families among Afghan migrants recently deported from Pakistan say that, alongside economic hardship and lack of shelter, their most urgent concern is the future education of their children after returning to Afghanistan. With the ongoing deportation process, many…
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Israel Deploys Iron Dome to UAE Amid Iran Conflict Escalation
DID Press: Mike Waltz has confirmed expanding security cooperation between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, while multiple sources report that Israel deployed its “Iron Dome” air defense system to the UAE during the early stages of its conflict with…
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Trump Faces Strategic Deadlock Over Hormuz Crisis: No Cost-Free Option
DID Press: Donald Trump is confronting a difficult strategic dilemma amid escalating tensions in the Gulf and rising global energy prices, according to a new analysis by The Daily Telegraph, which warns that all available options carry significant political, economic,…
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