Security
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Araqchi: US Policy, Not Lack of Mediators, Causes Nuclear Deadlock
DID Press: Abbas Araqchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasized in an interview with France 2 that the deadlock in Iran’s nuclear file is not due to the absence of mediators, but rather stems from the behavior…
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EU Investing in Military Underwater Drones
DID Press: For the first time, two European countries have signed a contract worth over €100 million with the German company “EuroAtlass” to purchase autonomous underwater drones. This move reflects European governments’ increasing efforts to strengthen their defense capabilities amid…
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UN Warns against Blaming All Afghan Migrants after D.C. Shooting
DID Press: Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, urged U.S. authorities and the American public to avoid blaming all Afghan migrants after the recent shooting incident near the White House. Endorsing statements made by an Afghan…
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Kabul, Dushanbe Seeking New Border Framework
DID Press: In a fresh effort by Afghanistan’s caretaker government to expand ties with Central Asia, a high-level delegation has been sent to Tajikistan to discuss border-crossing management and security coordination with Tajik officials. A Taliban delegation led by Mohammad…
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Aftermath of Washington Shooting: Trump Calls for “Review” of Afghan Migrant Cases
DID Press: U.S. President Donald Trump, in a speech following the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House, called for a “review” of cases involving individuals who entered the US from Afghanistan during the Biden administration. His…
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Pakistan Army Kills 22 TTP Members in Bannu Operation
DID Press: At least 22 members of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in a clash with Pakistani security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, announced Pakistan army, though it did not provide details on army casualties. According to the army, in…
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Israel Launches Large-Scale Operation in West Bank
DID Press: Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the launch of a major operation in the northern West Bank on Wednesday. According to a statement by the Israeli military, the IDF, together with Israel’s security services and border police, began a…
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Afghanistan Today: Opportunities and Challenges of Rejoining SCO
DID Press: Afghanistan’s potential participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) could enhance the Taliban’s political legitimacy and improve relations with member states and the international community. It also offers an opportunity to engage in regional projects and secure vital…
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Pakistan Warns Taliban of Int’l Accountability Over Human Rights Violations
DID Press: As tensions between Kabul and Islamabad escalate, Asif Durrani, former Pakistani special envoy to Afghanistan, warned that the Taliban could face international legal action for human rights violations and support for terrorism, citing the continuing validity of UN…
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UN Urges Kabul, Islamabad to Return to Dialogue
DID Press: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, has called for an immediate halt to violence and urged both Pakistan and the Taliban government to return to the negotiating table. In a message posted on…
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