Security
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Putin, Netanyahu Hold Talks on Gaza and Middle East
DID Press: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation to review the latest developments in the Middle East, particularly the situation in the Gaza Strip, Kremlin announced. According to a Kremlin statement, the…
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Toxic Waste: Israel’s New Tool against Palestinians
DID Press: In the absence of international oversight, Israeli authorities are reportedly exploiting dual legal systems to turn the West Bank into a dumping ground for industrial and hazardous waste, with plans to construct a large-scale incineration plant in Qalandiya…
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Turkey Offers Active Role in Gaza Stability Force
DID Press: Turkey expressed full readiness to participate in an international force aimed at stabilizing Gaza, including the possible deployment of military personnel. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara is prepared to send its forces to Gaza under the…
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Russia Offers to Mediate Pakistan-Taliban Tensions
DID Press: Russia expressed concern over escalating tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban-led government and announced its readiness to mediate and help de-escalate the crisis. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said at a press briefing on Saturday…
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UN Warns of Rising Threat from Transnational Crimes in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) representative in Afghanistan has warned of the expanding threat posed by synthetic drug trafficking and organized crime, stressing that countering these networks requires international cooperation, disruption of illicit financial flows, and…
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Taliban: Over 300 Migrants Detained Attempting Illegal Entry into Iran
DID Press: Taliban’s 207 Al-Farooq Corps says it has detained at least 315 people over the past week as they attempted to cross illegally into Iran—part of tightened border controls in western Afghanistan. Officials said the purpose of the arrests…
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Tashkent: Central Asian Stability Depends on Afghanistan
DID Press: 7th consultative summit of Central Asian leaders began Saturday in Tashkent, with heads of six regional countries in attendance. The main focus of the two-day meeting is to review developments in Afghanistan and explore ways to strengthen economic,…
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US Tests B61-12 Tactical Nuclear Bomb
DID Press: US successfully tested a B61-12 tactical nuclear bomb without a warhead in August, according to an official statement issued by Sandia National Laboratories, which operates under the U.S. Department of Energy. The tests were carried out between 19…
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Concerns Mount Over Relocation of Palestinians to South Africa
DID Press: New indications have emerged regarding a controversial plan involving the transfer of Gaza residents to South Africa—an initiative that activists say was facilitated through close coordination with Israel and carried out by a non-governmental organization, raising concerns of…
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China Warns US Over Taiwan Arms Sale
DID Press: China sharply criticized the US $330 million military equipment sale to Taiwan, urging Washington to exercise “utmost caution” in dealing with the island. Chen Binghua, spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, called on the U.S. to adhere to…
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