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NATO Rejects US Proposal to Enforce Blockade on Iranian Ports
DID Press: NATO members have rejected a proposal by the United States to impose a blockade on Iranian ports, stating they would only consider involvement after the end of hostilities, a move that highlights growing friction between Washington and its…
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10 Countries Urge Immediate Halt to Lebanon Fighting Amid Humanitarian Crisis Warning
DID Press: Ten countries have expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Lebanon, calling for an immediate end to hostilities in a joint statement. The signatories — Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Sierra Leone, Switzerland, and…
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Russia Warns Peace Talks May Mask Potential Attack on Iran
DID Press: Security Council of the Russian Federation has warned that United States and Israel could use ongoing peace negotiations as a cover to prepare a potential ground assault against Iran. In an official statement, the council said certain military…
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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Experts Hold Talks on Expanding Bilateral Cooperation
DID Press: A high-level expert meeting on the future of the Central Asia–Afghanistan Consultative Dialogue highlighted the pivotal role of think tanks in advancing regional cooperation and policy coordination. The session was hosted by the International Institute for Central Asia…
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UK Asylum Rejections for Afghan Women Surge
DID Press: Reports show a sharp rise in the rejection of asylum applications filed by Afghan women in the United Kingdom, leaving hundreds without access to protection and humanitarian support. According to a joint report by the Amnesty International and…
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Italy Suspends Automatic Renewal of Defense Agreement with Israel
DID Press: Italy decided to suspend the automatic renewal of its defense cooperation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced. Speaking on the sidelines of an event in Verona, Meloni said the decision was taken “in light of the…
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UN Consensus in New York, Pressure in Kabul
DID Press: UNSC’s latest update of sanctions listings and the renewal of the monitoring team’s mandate is seen in Kabul as a setback for the Taliban’s foreign policy, underscoring continued international pressure rather than any easing of restrictions. The update…
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UNICEF: 21.9M Need Aid as Afghanistan Faces Massive Crisis
DID Press: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported that Afghanistan remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian emergencies in 2026, driven by years of conflict, economic fragility, and the gradual erosion of essential rights and public services. According to…
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Mass Funeral Held for Victims of Armed Attack in Injil, Herat
DID Press: A large funeral ceremony was held on Tuesday morning for victims of a recent armed attack in the Deh Mir area of Injil district in Herat, with significant public attendance at the Sadeqia Grand Mosque. The attack, carried…
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NATO Allies Reportedly Decline Participation in Proposed Blockade of Iranian Ports
DID Press: Reuters reports that several NATO allies have said they will not take part in a proposed plan by US President Donald Trump to impose a blockade on Iranian ports. According to the report, some member states expressed concern…
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