Security
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Why Region Opposed to US Return to Afghanistan?
DID Press: A new Poll carried out by DID Press Agency shows that 39 percent of respondents consider “political alignment with Russia and China against the West” as the main reason behind regional opposition to the United States’ return to…
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Hamas Says Israel ‘Not Trustworthy’ After Repeated Violations of Past Deals
DID Press: A senior Hamas negotiator said on Tuesday the Palestinian group does not trust Israel’s promises to halt the war, citing what he called Israel’s repeated breaches of previous agreements. Khalil al-Hayya, head of the Hamas delegation at the…
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Former Afghanistan Official Warns India-Pakistan Rivalry Undermines Peace
DID Press: Former Afghanistan Foreign Minister and national security adviser, Dr. Rangin Dadfar Spanta, warned on Wednesday that geopolitical competition between India and Pakistan in Afghanistan does not contribute to regional peace and stability. Spanta said current Indian policies are…
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Taliban Rejects US Return to Bagram, Citing Sovereignty, Regional Dynamics
DID Press: Afghanistan’s position as a strategic crossroads has historically made it a theater of great power competition. From the Soviet invasion to the U.S.-led coalition, foreign military presence has left deep sensitivities across Afghanistan society, a context now shaping…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Displays Palestinian Flag During Al-Nassr Match
DID Press: Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese football star, displayed Palestinian flag on his forehead and arm during a recent match for Saudi club Al-Nassr. The gesture coincided with the anniversary of the October 7 events which was interpreted by observers as…
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US Forces Kill Senior Al-Qaeda-Linked Ansar al-Islam Member in Syria
DID Press: US forces killed Mohammad Abdulwahab Al-Ahmad, a senior member and attack planner of Al-Qaeda-linked group Ansar al-Islam, during an operation in Syria last week, said US Department of Defense on Wednesday. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strike…
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Afghanistan’s Security on Agenda of Russia-Central Asia Summit
DID Press: Security developments in Afghanistan will be a key topic at the second Russia-Central Asia summit on Oct. 9, said Kremlin officials, as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to meet leaders from five Central Asian countries in Tajikistan. Yuri…
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Ecuador President Survives Attack, Five Arrested
DID Press: Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa survived an attack on Wednesday when his vehicle was surrounded by about 500 protesters in Cañar province, authorities said. Protesters reportedly threw stones at the vehicle, which also showed signs of possible bullet damage.…
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Japan Warns Israel of Possible Sanctions over Unilateral Actions
DID Press: Japan’s Foreign Minister, Yoshimasa Iwaya, warned on Wednesday that Tokyo may consider punitive measures, including sanctions, against Israel if it continues actions undermining a two-state solution. Speaking critically of Israel’s unilateral moves in the occupied territories, Iwaya called…
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Madrid Hosting Tribunal to Document Taliban Abuses against Women
DID Press: A three-day symbolic tribunal opened in Madrid on Wednesday to document human rights abuses against Afghanistan women under Taliban rule, bringing together activists, legal experts, and victims of gender-based violence. The event, organized in cooperation with the Permanent…
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