Politics
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UN General Assembly: “Al-Shara” Attends, Taliban Absent
DID Press: Ahmed al-Shara (Joulani), head of Syria’s interim government, made history by attending UN General Assembly, breaking a nearly six-decade absence of high-level Syrian officials at the international body. Since 1967, no senior Syrian representative had participated in the…
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Shahbaz Sharif: Dialogue with India Possible only on Basis of Equality
DID Press: Pakistani PM Shahbaz Sharif, speaking to the Pakistani diaspora in London, reiterated the key to regional peace lies in resolving Kashmir issue, and that Islamabad is ready to engage with New Delhi only on the basis of equality.…
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Taliban Requests Japan to Resume Kabul Water Supply Project
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Economy announced that officials have requested Japan to restart work on the water supply project for New Kabul City. In a statement, the ministry said that Qari Din Mohammad Hanif, Minister of Economy, and Dr.…
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Austria: Talks with Taliban Not Mean Legitimacy
DID Press: Austrian Chancellor Christian Stöcker said any negotiations with Taliban do not equate to recognition of the group. Stöcker said that recent discussions between Austrian officials and Taliban representatives in Vienna were purely technical, aimed at facilitating the return…
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Breaking: Pakistan Bombs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
DID Press: Reports indicate that Pakistan has dropped eight bombs on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to local sources, at least 30 civilians, including women and children, were killed in the village of Matera Dara. Pakistan’s air force reportedly carried out…
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Trump Pressures Prosecutors to Target Rivals, Raising Fears for US Democracy
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has reportedly pressured Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue legal action against some of his political opponents, while also announcing plans to appoint a close ally as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of…
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Italy Bars Israel from International Tourism Fair, Protesting Gaza Strikes
DID Press: Italian government has excluded Israel from upcoming International Tourism Exhibition, signaling opposition to the ongoing military campaign in Gaza. Officials in Rome confirmed that Israel will not be permitted to participate in the event, scheduled to take place…
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Trade War with US: Modi Urges Boycott of American Brands
DID Press: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday (September 21) called on citizens to stop using foreign products and instead support domestically made goods, amid escalating trade tensions between New Delhi and Washington. Modi’s appeal comes after the U.S. president…
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Khalilzad: Washington Has No Plans to Retake Bagram
DID Press: Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. envoy on Afghanistan peace process, dismissed speculation about a possible American return to Bagram air base, saying Washington has no intention of reclaiming the facility. His remarks stand in sharp contrast to recent statements…
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Poll: Most Afghanistan People View US-Taliban Bagram Deal as Sovereignty Violation
DID Press: Results of a new poll conducted by DID Press indicate that an overwhelming majority of respondents view any potential agreement between the United States and Taliban’s caretaker administration over Bagram air base as a serious threat to Afghanistan’s…
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