Security
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Uzbekistan: Central Asia’s Practical Engagement With Afghanistan to Continue Through 2035
DID Press: Uzbekistan says Central Asian countries will maintain their pragmatic approach toward Afghanistan through 2035, focusing on regional cooperation in trade, transit, energy, and connectivity without moving toward formal recognition of the Taliban administration. Speaking at the “Eurasian Security…
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Ghani: Afghanistan Entering New Phase of Regional Crisis
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani says recent Pakistani airstrikes on eastern provinces have pushed Afghanistan into a “new phase of crisis,” reflecting worsening insecurity and growing regional instability. In a statement, Ghani said civilian casualties—particularly women and children—highlight…
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Andisha Discusses Afghanistan Rights Crisis with UN Human Rights Deputy Chief
DID Press: Afghanistan’s representative to UN has held what he described as a constructive meeting with the newly appointed deputy head of the UN human rights office, focusing on the country’s deteriorating human rights situation. Naseer Andisha announced the meeting…
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Robert Malley: Iran–Gaza War Accelerated US Decline
DID Press: Former US Iran envoy Robert Malley has said that the Iran–Israel–Gaza conflict is accelerating the long-term decline of the United States, arguing that Washington is likely to emerge as the biggest strategic loser. In an interview, Malley—who previously…
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Chinese Billionaire Sentenced to 30 Years in US for Massive Fraud Scheme
DID Press: A Chinese billionaire who once presented himself in the United States as a prominent critic of the Chinese Communist Party has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for large-scale financial fraud. The ruling was issued in New…
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World Bank: Afghanistan Economy Shows Modest Recovery, but Per Capita Income Drops 5.6%
DID Press: World Bank has reported that Afghanistan’s economy continues to show a modest recovery; however, rising population pressures and returning migrants have offset gains, resulting in a decline in living standards. In its latest “Afghanistan Economic Monitoring” report, the…
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Wave of Arrests in Baghdad Raises Questions Over Iraq’s Political Power Balance
DID Press: A broad wave of arrests targeting Iraqi political figures and members of parliament on corruption charges has emerged from Baghdad’s Green Zone, becoming one of the most significant political developments in the country in recent months. The operation,…
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Al-Akhbar: Confidential Annex to Lebanon Deal Calls for Hezbollah Disarmament
DID Press: The Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar has claimed that a confidential security annex to a recent agreement in Lebanon, allegedly drafted under U.S. supervision, includes provisions requiring the disarmament of Hezbollah and other non-state armed groups. According to the report,…
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Mujahid Denies Reports of Pakistani Ground Incursion into Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban administration has rejected reports claiming that Pakistan carried out a ground offensive inside Afghan territory, saying border forces remain fully prepared and that Kabul prefers resolving tensions through dialogue. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated in an interview…
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Bennett Urges Intl Law-Based Response to Pakistan’s Security Concerns
DID Press: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has expressed concern over reports of civilian casualties resulting from recent Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan. Reacting to the reported incidents, Bennett said he…
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