Security
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UN Declares 2027–2036 ‘International Decade for Strengthening Peace for Future Generations’
DID Press: UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution designating 2027–2036 as the “International Decade for Strengthening Peace for Future Generations,” following an initiative introduced by Emomali Rahmon. The resolution, proposed by Tajikistan and adopted by the UN General Assembly,…
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Russia Says It Repelled Largest Ukrainian Drone Attack Since War Began
DID Press: Russian Ministry of Defense has announced that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 660 Ukrainian suicide drones in a single night, describing it as the largest drone attack launched by Kyiv since the start of the war.…
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NYT Warns of Unprecedented Decline in US Missile Stockpiles
DID Press: A report by The New York Times has warned that the United States military has significantly depleted its missile stockpiles during recent operations involving Iran, raising concerns over its ability to replenish advanced weapons in the short term.…
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CSTO Says Afghanistan-Linked Security Threats Remain Top Concern in Central Asia
DID Press: The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has stated that threats originating from armed groups in northern border areas of Afghanistan remain the primary security challenge in Central Asia. Victor Vasiliev, chairman of the CSTO Permanent Council, said during…
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Pakistan Marks Ashura Nationwide Under Tight Security Measures
DID Press: The day of Ashura was observed across Pakistan on Friday with religious processions and mourning gatherings held under strict security arrangements, as authorities deployed tens of thousands of police personnel and imposed communication restrictions in several cities. In…
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Iranian Navy Responds to US “Violation” With Strikes on American Positions in Region
DID Press: The naval branch of the IRGC says it has targeted US military positions in the region following what it described as American airstrikes on Iran’s southern coastline and violations of a ceasefire in southern Lebanon. In a statement,…
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Venezuela Quake Death Toll Rises to 920 as UN Reports Over 50,000 Missing
DID Press: The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to 920, while the United Nations says more than 50,000 people are missing as search and rescue operations continue. Venezuelan authorities said on Friday that the…
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Increased Activity by Commander Juma Khan Fateh Reported in Badakhshan
DID Press: Local sources in northeastern Afghanistan report a renewed build-up of forces by Juma Khan Fateh in the Darwaz region of Badakhshan Province, following his dismissal from a government position and rejection of reported reconciliation proposals from Kabul. According…
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Shah Hussain Murtazavi: Ethnic and Religious Diversity Is Afghanistan’s Valuable Asset
DID Press: Shah Hussain Murtazavi, a senior former advisor in the Afghanistan republican administration, has said that ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity in Afghanistan represents a “valuable national asset” that can strengthen unity and social cohesion if preserved through mutual…
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Baghaei Says US Faces Severe Food Insecurity, Criticizes Policy Response
DID Press: Esmaeil Baghaei has said that the United States is itself in need of “charity” to address its domestic hunger problems, citing reports on food insecurity across the country. In a message posted on the social media platform X,…
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