Security
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Taliban Minister Urges Muslim Nations to Stand with Iran Against US and Israel
DID Press: Molavi Abdul Kabir, Taliban’s Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, called on Islamic countries to take a firm stance against recent U.S. and Israeli actions targeting Iran, describing these attacks as escalating regional tensions. Speaking during Eid al-Fitr celebrations,…
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Iran Claims Historic Downing of US F-35 Using “Majid” Thermal-Guided Missile
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reportedly shot down a U.S. F-35 stealth fighter over central Iranian airspace using its short-range, thermal-guided surface-to-air missile system, known as Majid (AD-08). Multiple sources confirm the strike was successful, marking a…
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US Intelligence: Taliban Has Curbed ISIS-K Attacks in Afghanistan
DID Press: US intelligence community has assessed that the Taliban has successfully reduced attacks by ISIS-K in Afghanistan. According to the annual report, Taliban forces have conducted extensive operations against ISIS-K targets, in some cases preventing planned attacks by the…
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NYC Mayor Extends Nowruz Greetings, Voices Opposition to War with Iran
DID Press: Zohran Mamdani extended Nowruz greetings to Iranian Americans, calling it an honor to celebrate the Persian New Year alongside the community in New York City. In a message posted on X, Mamdani said: “Happy Nowruz to all Iranian…
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Taliban PM Calls Defense of Afghanistan “Religious Duty” Amid Rising Tensions
DID Press: Mohammad Hassan Akhund, prime minister of the Taliban administration, said defending Afghanistan and its people is both a religious and moral obligation. In an Eid al-Fitr message, Akhund condemned recent Pakistani strikes on Afghan territory while emphasizing that…
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Taliban: Pakistan Embassy in Kabul to Remain Open Despite Military Tensions
DID Press: Taliban said Pakistan’s embassy in Kabul will remain open despite escalating tensions following recent airstrikes. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that diplomatic relations should be distinguished from military actions, emphasizing that closing the embassy would not be an appropriate…
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Oil Prices Surge Toward $180 as Regional War Disrupts Energy Supply
DID Press: Global oil prices have surged sharply amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with prices rising nearly 50% since late February following US and Israeli military actions targeting energy infrastructure and commercial shipping routes. According to the Wall…
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Turkey Blames Israel for Regional War as Qatar Urges Immediate Truce
DID Press: Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called for an immediate halt to the ongoing conflict, stating during a joint press conference that “this war must stop immediately” and warning of its escalating consequences for the region. Speaking alongside him,…
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Pakistan Accused of Truce Breach After Civilian Deaths in Eastern Afghanistan
DID Press: Local reports from Kunar Province allege that Pakistani military forces violated an existing ceasefire, opening fire on residential areas in two districts and causing civilian casualties. Residents said the incident shattered expectations of calm following the recent truce,…
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EU Parliament’s Afghanistan Policy: Pressure Tool or Dialogue Platform?
DID Press: Europe’s engagement with Afghan opposition groups is increasingly seen as a strategic investment in the country’s future. Analysts note that shifts in international power structures can elevate new actors onto the stage, making early relationships with these figures…
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