Security
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Khalilzad Urges Stricter Oversight of Migrants with Military Backgrounds in US
DID Press: Former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Peace, Zalmay Khalilzad, warned that background checks and monitoring of migrants with military experience in the United States are insufficient, and security agencies must take immediate action to identify and manage potential…
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Kremlin: US-Russia Talks on Ukraine Constructive but Key Disagreements Persist
DID Press: Yuri Ushakov, assistant to the President of Russia, said that recent discussions between Moscow and Washington regarding Ukraine were “constructive,” but the two sides have not yet reached an agreement to end the war, and the path to…
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Russian Border Guards Deployed on Tajikistan–Afghanistan Border
DID Press: Highlighting the presence of Russian border troops in Tajikistan, Kremlin emphasized the importance of continuing dialogue and contacts with Afghanistan. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Russian presidency, told Indian media ahead of the Russia–India summit in New Delhi:…
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Afghan Suspect Denies Murder Charges in DC National Guard Shooting
DID Press: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national accused of shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard in Washington, appeared virtually before the D.C. Superior Court on Tuesday. He pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder with a…
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US Ground Operation against Venezuela to Begin “Soon”
DID Press: US President Donald Trump announced that Washington is on the verge of launching a ground operation against Venezuela. He said the routes used by targeted forces and the locations of individuals of interest have been fully identified, adding…
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Russia Expands Ties with Taliban Despite Lack of Intl. Recognition
DID Press: Kremlin has announced that Russia is advancing and expanding its cooperation with Afghanistan, despite the Taliban’s government in Kabul remaining unrecognized internationally. Areas of focus include agriculture, livestock, and water resource management. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Indian…
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Pakistan, China Launch 9th Joint Anti-Terror Exercise “Warrior-IX”
DID Press: The annual Pakistan-China joint anti-terrorism exercise, “Warrior-IX,” commenced on Monday at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) in the Kharian area of Punjab province. The exercise aims to enhance the operational capabilities of both countries in countering terrorist…
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Taliban-Pakistan Tensions Rise as India Seeking Larger Role in Kabul
DID Press: Amid escalating border clashes and mounting accusations from Islamabad toward both Kabul and New Delhi, the longstanding competition between India and Pakistan for influence in Afghanistan has entered a new phase. India is reportedly seeking to leverage the…
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US Begins Review of Afghan Arrivals Following 2021 Withdrawal
DID Press: US government launched a comprehensive review of Afghan nationals who entered the country after the August 2021 withdrawal, In response to a fatal shooting in Washington, D.C. The administration says that those deemed a security threat may face…
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Pakistan’s ‘Quiet Coup’: Military Tightens Grip on Power
DID Press: Foreign Affairs contributor Mehreen Zahra Malik writes that although Pakistan has not experienced an open or operational military coup, the country is now under a form of military rule wrapped in the appearance of a “democratic system.” Despite…
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