Security
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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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Taliban, Tajikistan FMs Hold Call after Drone Attack
DID Press: Taliban and Tajikistan Foreign Ministers (FMs) held a telephone conversation following a deadly drone attack targeting Chinese workers along the Tajikistan–Afghanistan border. The two sides emphasized strengthening political and security cooperation, warning that certain groups are attempting to…
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UNSC to Discuss Afghanistan Humanitarian and Political Crisis
DID Press: UN Security Council will once again review the situation in Afghanistan during its upcoming quarterly session, focusing on the country’s humanitarian crisis, political instability, and security challenges. According to an official statement, Georgette Gagnon, Deputy Political Officer of…
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Taliban Arrest 2 Suspects over Border Drone Attacks in Badakhshan
DID Press: Taliban government arrested two individuals in Badakhshan province on suspicion of involvement in recent deadly cross-border attacks from Afghanistan territory. The assaults, carried out with drones and grenade launched, killed five Chinese nationals and injured five others in…
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