Security
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US, Japan Fly B-52s Over Sea of Japan after China–Russia Drills
DID Press: In a coordinated operation on Wednesday, two U.S. strategic B-52 bombers flew over the Sea of Japan alongside Japanese fighter jets — a show of allied strength following recent China–Russia military drills near Japan and South Korea. Tokyo’s…
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UK Ties UN-Backed Aid to End of Taliban’s “Barbaric” Restrictions
DID Press: The United Kingdom, speaking at an event coinciding with International Human Rights Day, issued a forceful condemnation of the Taliban’s escalating violations of women’s and girls’ rights in Afghanistan. British officials urged the international community to unite against…
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US Envoy to UNSC: Taliban Not a Trustworthy Partner
DID Press: US representative at the UN Security Council delivered a sharp critique of the Taliban, stating that Washington’s priority remains reducing the threat of terrorist attacks originating from Afghanistan. He described the Taliban as an “unreliable partner” and held…
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Kabul Pledges to Address Migrants’ Concerns During Iran Visit
DID Press: Neda Mohammad Nadim, Taliban government’s acting minister of higher education, met with Afghan professors and migrants during his official visit to Iran, emphasizing that their concerns will be followed up through coordination with Iranian officials and the Afghanistan…
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Zelensky: Ukraine Ready for Elections If Allies Ensure Security
DID Press: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says Kyiv is prepared to hold national elections, provided that the United States and European allies guarantee security amid ongoing Russian attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv is ready to conduct nationwide elections…
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French, German Intelligence Seeking Access to Taliban Leadership
DID Press: French and German intelligence agencies have reportedly increased their presence in Afghanistan over the past year in an effort to recruit sources within the leadership ranks of the Taliban. According to reports, the DGSE and BND — which…
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UN Rapporteur Warns of Taliban Repression against Women, Minorities
DID Press: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights, has warned of widespread violations against women, girls, and ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan, describing the situation as “systematic and deliberate.” Since the Taliban’s return to power, women…
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China-Taliban-India Triangle Raises Concerns in Pakistan
DID Press: Diplomatic contacts between the Taliban government and India, along with a growing partnership with China, have created a new regional triangle that is raising concerns in Pakistan. Experts describe this development as one of the most complex dynamics…
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Trump Declares Permanent Ban on Migrants from ‘3rd World’ Countries
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has once again taken a hardline stance on immigration, announcing that he has permanently halted the admission of migrants from what he referred to as “Third World” countries. In a speech to his supporters,…
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Afghanistan Opposition Forms National Unity Bloc to Chart Political Future
DID Press: Amid one of the most sensitive periods in contemporary Afghanistan history, the “National Unity of Political Parties and Movements” virtual meeting has once again captured the attention of the public, regional observers, and international analysts. The gathering brought…
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