Politics
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Lifting restrictions against Afghan women; UNAMA repeatedly calls on Taliban
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has called for the lifting of government restrictions on Afghan women, the UN Deputy Secretary-General for Political and Peace Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, has called for the lifting of government restrictions on Afghan…
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Militants attack Pakistani police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
DID Press: A group of militants attacked a police vehicle in the Banu area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistani security officials said. The police vehicle was reportedly on patrol when it was suddenly shot by the attackers. Pakistani police said…
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Pakistani Analysts Downplay Media Claims of Taliban Rift
DID Press: Pakistani experts say recent media reports exaggerating “deep divisions” within the Taliban are overblown and do not represent a serious threat. Imtiaz Gul, Executive Director of Pakistan’s Center for Security Studies, highlighted that while different factions exist within…
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UN Highlights Iran’s Constructive Role in Afghanistan Stability
DID Press: UN underscored Iran’s regional role in supporting stability in Afghanistan, following a meeting between UN Deputy Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Alireza Beikdeli, Chargé d’Affaires at the Iranian Embassy in Kabul. During the discussions, the two sides reviewed UNAMA’s…
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Pakistani Clerics Reject Taliban Penal Code as Un-Islamic
DID Press: Pakistan’s Council of Religious Scholars issued a strong statement denouncing the Taliban’s newly drafted penal code, declaring it contrary to the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet. The council warned that the code not only fails to…
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Ex-CIA Chief: No Basis for US-Taliban Friendship
DID Press: Former CIA Director David Petraeus sharply criticized the Taliban, asserting that their ideology is fundamentally at odds with American values, making any friendly relations impossible. In an interview with Al Arabiya, Petraeus highlighted that the Taliban are responsible…
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China to Deepen Economic Partnership with Canada Amid Trump Tariff Threats
DID Press: China announced plans to strengthen its economic ties with Canada under a “strategic partnership,” amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to impose 100 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. The Chinese Embassy in Ottawa confirmed the initiative in…
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Russia Warns EU: Troops Deployed to Ukraine to Be Legitimate Military Targets
DID Press: Russia issued a stark warning following plans by UK and France to deploy 15,000 troops to Ukraine, saying any such forces and related facilities would be considered “legitimate military targets.” London and Paris intend to station their forces…
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Cuba Declares Wartime Status, Díaz-Canel Leads Military Drills Amid US Tensions
DID Press: Amid escalating tensions with Washington, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel personally oversaw nationwide military exercises, emphasizing their “vital importance” in response to what he described as the United States’ “imperial aggression.” The drills were conducted under the supervision of…
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Trump Under Pressure: EU Demands Apology Over NATO Remarks
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has come under pressure from European allies over his remarks minimizing the role of non-American NATO forces in the Afghanistan war. Earlier, Trump claimed in a Fox News interview that NATO troops “were slightly…
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