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Taliban Warns Pakistan of “Regrettable Consequences” after Airstrikes on Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban government has issued a sharp warning to Pakistan following airstrikes on Kabul and Paktika, saying any violation of Afghanistan’s territorial integrity brings “serious and regrettable consequences.” Islamabad, meanwhile, has defended its actions as a “legitimate right of…
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Taliban Asserts Afghanistan’s Borders Secure Following Putin’s Warning of Threats
DID Press: Taliban government has dismissed recent concerns raised by Russian President Vladimir Putin over Afghanistan’s security situation, saying the country’s borders are “fully secure” and pose no threat to neighboring states. In a statement, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said…
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Unidentified Drones over Kabul after Pakistani Airstrike; Taliban Silent
DID Press: Residents of Afghanistan’s capital Kabul say unidentified drones have been seen flying over Kabul sky for a second consecutive night, following a recent Pakistani airstrike on the city. Taliban government has so far remained silent on the origin…
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India Rapprochement Threaten Regional Security, Pakistan Warns Taliban
DID Press: Pakistani officials have expressed concern over strengthening Kabul-New Delhi relations, warning that Taliban’s growing closeness to India poses new challenges to regional security. The reaction follows the official visit of Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister,…
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Taliban Minister’s Delhi Press Event Bans Women Reporters, Draws Outrage
DID Press: A press conference by Taliban Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi was held without any female journalists, drawing widespread criticism from Indian opposition parties and sparked public outrage over the government’s silence. The event, held…
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From Explosion to Rumours: A Tense Night in Kabul
DID Press: On Thursday night, Kabul experienced hours of confusion and tension — a night that began with the sound of an explosion and unfolded through a wave of speculation and rumours across social media. The episode highlighted how psychological…
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Khalilzad Warns of Regional Instability after Failed Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul
DID Press: Former U.S. envoy on Afghanistan peace process Zalmay Khalilzad described Pakistan’s recent airstrike on Kabul as a failure, warning that continued tensions will lead to broader instability across the region. Khalilzad wrote on his X social platform that…
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Israel Begins Transferring Palestinian Prisoners under Swap Deal
DID Press: Transferring hundreds of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails has begun, marking a key step toward implementing a prisoner exchange agreement between Hamas and Israel, reported Israeli media outlets. According to Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth, Israel Prison Service has…
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Poll: Hamas-Israel Truce Temporary
DID Press: Majority of respondents in a new DID Press poll say new announced ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is fragile and unlikely to last. According to the survey results, only 10 percent of participants believe the truce will hold…
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UN: Gaza Reconstruction Requires Over $52 Billion
DID Press: UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) announced that rebuilding Gaza Strip following ceasefire will require over $52 billion in international investment. George Mourira da Silva, UNOPS Director, said that nearly 80 percent of Gaza’s infrastructure has been severely…
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