Security
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Mutaqi: Pakistan Uses Military Power against Afghanistan Refugees and Trade
DID Press: Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mutaqi sharply criticized Islamabad for what he described as an “unrealistic and rigid” approach, accusing Pakistan of deploying its nuclear and military capabilities against refugees and food trade rather than for regional security.…
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Over 11,000 Killed in Northern Syria in bid to Politically Rehabilitate al-Julani
DID Press: A recent report from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reveals that more than 11,000 people, including over 8,600 civilians, have been killed in northern Syria since the start of 2025, largely at the hands of forces…
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4 Israeli Women Draw Criticism Over Role in Gaza Violence
DID Press: Amid Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza, women in the country’s political and military spheres are emerging as notable figures in the violence against Palestinians, challenging perceptions that the conflict is driven solely by men. Four Israeli women…
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Pentagon on Wartime Footing as US Warns of ‘1939 Moment’
DID Press: US War Department is reportedly entering a state of wartime readiness after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth described the current global situation as America’s “1939 moment”—a reference to the outbreak of World War II. In a speech titled…
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Putin Signals New Russian Weapon amid Air Defense Build-Up
DID Press: Concluding his visit to Tajikistan, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that a new weapon is in the final stages of testing and highlighted that the development of Russia’s air defense systems is a direct response to the potential…
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Closure Hits $200M in Losses
DID Press: The closure of Pakistan–Afghanistan border crossings following 11 October clashes caused approximately $200 million in economic losses over the first 24 days, and disrupted Pakistan’s trade with Central Asia. More than $50 million in direct losses were incurred…
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Durrani: TTP Leaders Should Be Pursued through Interpol
DID Press: Following the failure of the latest round of talks between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan in Istanbul, former Pakistani diplomat Asif Durrani has called on Islamabad to pursue leaders of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) through Interpol for international…
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Stoltenberg Calls NATO’s Afghanistan Withdrawal ‘Biggest Defeat’
DID Press: Jens Stoltenberg, former NATO Secretary-General and Norway’s current Minister of Finance, recently acknowledged that the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO forces from Afghanistan was “the biggest defeat in the history of the coalition.” Despite the bitter experience, he…
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Israel Calls Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu ‘PR Move’ by Turkey
DID Press: Israeli regime described the arrest warrant issued by the Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office for Benjamin Netanyahu and several senior officials as a “PR Move” orchestrated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Gideon Sa’ar, Israel’s Foreign Minister, reacted sharply against…
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UN Warns of Humanitarian Catastrophe in Al-Fasher, Sudan
DID Press: The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned that Al-Fasher city in Sudan is facing one of the most severe humanitarian crisis in recent years. According to the agency, hundreds of civilians, including women and…
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