Security
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Tokayev: Global Support for Afghanistan Vital for Regional Stability
DID Press: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that international support for Afghanistan is essential to ensuring regional security and stability. Speaking at the “Peace and Trust” conference in Ashgabat, Tokayev said reconstruction of Afghanistan and addressing its humanitarian challenges are…
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North Korea Welcomes Troops Returning from Mission in Russia
DID Press: North Korea held an official ceremony in Pyongyang to welcome back Unit 528 of the Korean People’s Army, which had been deployed to Russia for military engineering operations. Leader Kim Jong-un attended the event and delivered remarks. Kim…
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Free Speech Debate in West Rekindled Over Holocaust Discussion Laws
DID Press: A televised debate between a US activist and British journalist and TV host Piers Morgan has reignited controversy over laws in several Western countries that restrict discussion of the Holocaust. During the exchange, the American activist argued that…
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UN May Deploy Int’l Force in Gaza Early Next Month
Did Press: Two US officials have told international media that an international stabilization force authorized by the UN could be deployed in the Gaza Strip as early as next month, although key questions—particularly regarding the disarmament of Hamas—remain unresolved. Speaking…
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Iran, Pakistan FMs Hold Constructive Talks in Ashgabat
DID Press: Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar described his meeting with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi as constructive, held on the sidelines of the international conference “Peace and Trust” in Ashgabat. In a post on X, Dar said the…
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Humanitarian Crisis Worsens in Gaza as Heavy Rains Kill at Least 14
DID Press: At least 14 Palestinians, including several children, have died following severe storms and continuous rainfall across the Gaza Strip, Al Jazeera reported. According to the report, families displaced by Israel’s ongoing war—many of whom had already lost their…
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Netanyahu: Israel’s Regional War Plan Drafted Years Before October 7
DID Press: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that Israel’s military strategy to reshape the Middle East—through the elimination of Hamas, confrontation with Hezbollah, and ultimately Iran—was formulated years before the October 7 Al-Aqsa Flood operation. He stressed that the…
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Taliban Restrictions Paralyze Female UN Staff in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN reported that strict Taliban restrictions on Afghan female employees have severely disrupted UN operations and posed significant challenges to humanitarian programs in Afghanistan. According to a new UNAMA report submitted to the Security Council, barring Afghan women…
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Australia Welcomes Unity of Afghan Anti-Taliban Parties
DID Press: Australia’s special representative for Afghanistan has welcomed the announcement of a unified coalition among Afghan political parties and movements opposing the Taliban, describing it as a positive step toward national sovereignty, democratic governance, and the protection of human…
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Iran: Inclusive Gov’t Essential for Lasting Peace in Afghanistan
DID Press: Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations stressed that establishing an inclusive government in Afghanistan is crucial to preventing renewed conflict and ensuring regional stability. Speaking at a UN Security Council session on the situation in Afghanistan, Amir…
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