Security
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French Left-wing Jews Reopen Debate on Zionism Amid Gaza War
DID Press: In France, a growing but still minority group of Jewish intellectuals, activists, and rabbis is increasingly distancing itself from Zionism, as the war in Gaza intensifies long-standing debates over Jewish identity and its relationship with the State of…
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Sharif: Border Fencing Critical to National Security
DID Press: Shehbaz Sharif has defended Pakistan’s border fencing project along the frontier with Afghanistan, describing it as a central component of the country’s national security strategy. Speaking in Pakistan’s National Assembly, Sharif said the government has invested billions of…
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US Lawmaker: Recognizing Taliban Would Be “Reckless and Dangerous”
DID Press: Nancy Mace has renewed her opposition to any future U.S. recognition of the Taliban government, warning that granting legitimacy to the group would be “reckless and dangerous.” In a post on social media platform X, Mace announced a…
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Afghan UN Envoy Calls for UNAMA Shift Toward Facilitating Political Transition
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Naseer Ahmad Andisha, has urged a fundamental overhaul of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), saying it should move beyond humanitarian engagement and actively support a political dialogue aimed at…
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Azizi Bank Chief: Afghanistan’s Banking System Has Remained Stable Under Sanctions
DID Press: Head of Azizi Bank has stated that Afghanistan’s banking sector has maintained stability and resilience in recent years despite international sanctions and economic pressure. Mirwais Azizi said the performance of the country’s financial system has surprised many international…
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US–India Tensions Escalate Over Maritime Strikes in Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Diplomatic tensions between the United States and India have intensified following reported maritime strikes in the Gulf of Oman that resulted in the deaths of three Indian sailors. According to the U.S. State Department, Secretary of State Marco…
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Karimi: Afghanistan Can Become a Regional Economic Connectivity Hub
DID Press: Bilal Karimi has emphasized Afghanistan’s strategic geographic position, saying the country has the potential to become a key hub for regional economic connectivity and trade. Speaking at the Seventh China–South Asia Cooperation Forum, Karimi described Afghanistan as a…
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North Korea Says Its Nuclear Status Is “Irreversible”
DID Press: North Korea has declared that its status as a nuclear power is “irreversible,” rejecting renewed calls from the United States and its regional allies to abandon its nuclear weapons program. In a statement issued in response to a…
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Herat Governor Briefs Taliban Deputy PM on Province’s Situation
DID Press: Nooruddin Islamjar briefed Abdul Salam Hanafi on the overall situation in Herat, including public services, citizens’ concerns, and support for returning migrants, according to a statement issued by the provincial administration. The Herat governor reportedly outlined efforts by…
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Taliban Morality Police Detain at Least 10 Veiled Women in Herat
DID Press: Witnesses in Herat say Taliban morality police detained at least 10 women on Saturday despite the women wearing full Islamic coverings, including prayer cloaks and face veils, in the latest phase of a crackdown that has drawn domestic…
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