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Khalilzad Branded as Afghanistan’s “Invisible President” and Architect of Collapse
DID Press: Hezb-e-Islami party, led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, launched a scathing attack on former U.S. diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad, describing him as the “invisible president of Afghanistan” and accusing him of orchestrating Taliban’s dominance at home and abroad. In a sharply…
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Doha Summit Yields Ineffective Statement With No Concrete Action on Palestine
DID Press: Joint emergency summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League in Doha expected to deliver a strong response to Israel’s recent strike on Qatar, however, it has largely fallen flat. A leaked draft communiqué…
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Taliban Tell US Delegation: Grounds for Restoring Ties with US in Place
DID Press: In a continuation of limited contacts between Washington and Kabul, Taliban’s acting foreign minister met with a U.S. delegation led by Adam Boehler, Special Representative of the U.S. President. Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister, held…
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September 11 and 24 Years of Failed US Policy in Afghanistan
DID Press: While the world marks September 11 and remembers the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks, Afghanistan people cannot forget how the day once again brought devastation to their country. Al-Qaeda attacks on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon…
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Failed Israeli Strike on Hamas Officials in Qatar Draws Global Backlash
DID Press: Israeli airstrike targeting members of Hamas negotiating team in Doha has failed to achieve its objectives, instead, it has provoked widespread regional and international condemnation. The incident has also exposed deep divisions within Israel’s security establishment, while prompting…
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EU: Stability in Afghanistan Achievable Only Through Inclusive Political Process
DID Press: European Union condemned widespread human rights violations in Afghanistan, warning that Taliban acting government’s policies and restrictions on women and girls constitute “crimes against humanity.” The EU emphasized that lasting stability in Afghanistan is possible only through an…
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Afghanistan Resistance Council Marks Massoud Anniversary, Calls for Unity
DID Press: National Resistance Council for the Salvation of Afghanistan issued a statement on 24th anniversary of the assassination of national hero Ahmad Shah Massoud and the start of Martyrs’ Week, stressing commitment to the path of the fallen, national…
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Poll: Dialogue Between Shia-Sunni Scholars and Promoting Coexistence, Top Demands in Unity Week
DID Press: A new survey conducted by DID Press revealed that the majority of respondents view “constructive dialogue between Shia and Sunni scholars” and “promotion of religious teachings on coexistence and fraternity” as the key initiatives for Unity Week. Each…
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Russia Unveils Ready-to-Use Cancer Vaccine
DID Press: Russian health officials announced the successful completion of preclinical trials for a new cancer vaccine, which can potentially save patients’ lives. According to Russian media reports, the vaccine has been shown in preclinical studies to shrink tumors, slow…
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Total Lunar Eclipse on Sunday Night: Afghanistan to Witness Rare Celestial Event
DID Press: Skies over Afghanistan will showcase a total lunar eclipse on Sunday evening, September 6, a rare celestial phenomenon visible across much of Asia. The eclipse will begin at 7:58 p.m. local time and continue until the early hours…
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