Security
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Former Kabul Governor: Afghanistan Cannot Escape Crisis Without Policy Shift by Taliban
DID Press: Former Kabul governor Ahmadullah Alizai has warned that Afghanistan’s ongoing political and economic crises cannot be resolved without meaningful policy changes by the current authorities. In a statement posted on X, Alizai said the country is simultaneously facing…
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‘Southern Turkestan’ Idea Revived, Sparking New Debate in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: The concept of a potential “Southern Turkestan” in northern Afghanistan has resurfaced following remarks by several ethnic Uzbek political figures, reigniting debates over identity and political structure in the country. In recent days, statements by some northern Afghan…
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ISIS Relocation Fears Raise Alarm Over Afghanistan’s Security Future
DID Press: Growing regional intelligence concerns and recent counterterrorism assessments have fueled warnings about a potential new wave of transnational militancy linked to alleged covert arrangements between Syrian authorities and ISIS networks earlier this year. According to circulating security reports…
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NYT Report Alleges Israeli Secret Bases in Iraq as Shepherd’s Death Draws Attention
DID Press: A report by New York Times has alleged that Israel spent more than a year establishing secret bases inside Iraq for potential operations against Iran, while Iraqi officials have reportedly confirmed the existence of a second undisclosed site…
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Taliban Reject Presence of Terrorist Threats in Afghanistan
DID Press: Abdul Mateen Qani has stated that no terrorist group posing a threat to Afghanistan, the region or the wider world is currently operating inside the country. Speaking to media outlets, Qani said Taliban security forces maintain full control…
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Two US Navy Fighter Jets Collide and Crash During Idaho Air Show
DID Press: Two advanced US Navy fighter jets collided and crashed during an aerial demonstration in the state of Idaho, American officials confirmed. According to the U.S. Navy, the incident involved two EA-18G Growler aircraft performing maneuvers during the “Gunfighter…
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US Senate Candidate Says America “Destroyed” Afghanistan and Iraq
DID Press: Graham Platner has said he feels ashamed over America’s role in Afghanistan and Iraq, accusing Washington of causing widespread destruction, displacement and suffering through its wars in the two countries. In an interview with The New York Times,…
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Pezeshkian Praises Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq for Regional Security Cooperation
DID Press: Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the security cooperation of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq, describing their efforts to prevent hostile groups from using their territories against Iran as an important contribution to regional stability. According to a statement released by…
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Kyrgyzstan Pledges Focus on Afghanistan in UNSC Bid
DID Press: Sadyr Japarov has said that Afghanistan will remain a key foreign policy priority for Kyrgyzstan if the country secures a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. Japarov stated that lasting security in Central Asia cannot be…
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Widespread Protests Erupt Against Netanyahu Govt Across Israel
DID Press: Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in multiple Israeli cities, demonstrating against the government of Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing political and security tensions. According to a report published by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, approximately 200 demonstrators marched…
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