Security
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Afghanistan Removed from Latest US National Security Strategy
DID Press: In the latest version of the U.S. National Security Strategy, Afghanistan’s name has been dropped for the first time, and the country no longer holds a place among Washington’s security priorities. The new National Security Strategy, published by…
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Doha Forum 2025 Opens: Afghanistan and Gaza Take Center Stage
DID Press: The annual Doha Forum kicked off today (Saturday, December 6) in Qatar’s capital, hosting representatives from over 160 countries, including a delegate from the Taliban government. The event, running until December 8, is held under the theme “Justice…
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Chernobyl’s Protective Shield Damaged in Drone Attack
DID Press: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Chernobyl’s protective shelter, built after the 1986 disaster, was damaged by a drone attack, compromising its full protection of Reactor 4. IAEA inspectors confirmed that part of the steel containment structure…
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HRW: Trump’s Immigration Policy ‘Punitive, Discriminatory, and Racist’
DID Press: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has described the Trump administration’s recent actions to suspend immigration and asylum processes as “punitive hostility toward certain nationalities” and represent “an evident flow of racism.” The organization warned that the broad suspension of…
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Russians Turn to Gold amid Global Instability
DID Press: The value of Russia’s gold reserves has increased for the fourth consecutive month, reaching $311 billion, marking a new phase in strengthening the country’s currency backing. In November, the value of Russia’s gold reserves hit an unprecedented $311…
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Civilian Killed in Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clash; Both Sides Blame Each Other
DID Press: Following a fresh exchange of fire at the Chaman–Spin Boldak border crossing, one civilian was killed and four others injured in Afghanistan territory. At the same time, officials from Pakistan and the Taliban government accused each other of…
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8 Islamic States Condemn Israel’s Gaza Relocation Plan
DID Press: Eight Islamic countries issued a joint statement warning against the Israeli regime’s attempt to forcibly relocate Palestinians from Gaza, emphasizing that any such movement constitute a clear violation of international law. The foreign ministers of these eight countries…
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Pakistan Ends Sports Cooperation with Afghan Players
DID Press: Amid escalating political tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken an unprecedented step by banning Afghan players from participating in its premier league. The PCB announced in a controversial decision that Afghan players will…
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Australia Sanctions 4 Taliban Officials Over Human Rights Violations
DID Press: Australia imposed financial sanctions and travel bans on four Taliban officials, including three ministers and the head of the judiciary. Canberra described the move as a response to the “deteriorating human rights situation, especially for women and girls”…
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Taliban, Pakistan Halt Border Clashes in Spin Boldak
DID Press: Heavy fighting between Taliban forces and Pakistani border guards at the strategic Spin Boldak crossing has been temporarily halted following a call and request from Islamabad. Meanwhile, Taliban officials accuse Pakistan of repeatedly violating the ceasefire and launching…
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