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UN Report: Afghanistan Excluded from Global Ranking on Women’s Political Participation
DID Press: A new United Nations Women report shows that Afghanistan has been excluded from global rankings on women’s political participation due to the absence of active political institutions and the complete removal of women from formal governance structures. The…
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Taliban Claims Airstrikes on ISIS Targets Inside Pakistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Defense has claimed that its air force carried out strikes on facilities linked to ISIS and anti-Taliban groups in Pakistan’s provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday evening. In a statement, the ministry said…
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Funeral Plans Finalized as ‘Martyr Leader’ to Be Buried at Imam Reza Holy Shrine
DID Press: Iranian officials have finalized key arrangements for the funeral ceremonies of the “Martyr Leader,” confirming that funeral prayers will be held in both Tehran and Qom, while the burial ceremony will take place at the holy shrine of…
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Robert Malley: Iran–Gaza War Accelerated US Decline
DID Press: Former US Iran envoy Robert Malley has said that the Iran–Israel–Gaza conflict is accelerating the long-term decline of the United States, arguing that Washington is likely to emerge as the biggest strategic loser. In an interview, Malley—who previously…
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Mujahid Denies Reports of Pakistani Ground Incursion into Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban administration has rejected reports claiming that Pakistan carried out a ground offensive inside Afghan territory, saying border forces remain fully prepared and that Kabul prefers resolving tensions through dialogue. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated in an interview…
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India Condemns Pakistani Airstrikes as Violation of Afghanistan’s Sovereignty
DID Press: India has strongly condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrikes in Afghanistan, describing them as a blatant act of aggression and a violation of Afghanistan’s sovereignty. In a statement, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the strikes, which reportedly killed and…
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UN Chief Calls for Immediate End to Pakistan-Taliban Hostilities
DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern over Pakistan’s recent strikes inside Afghanistan and the escalating tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and full protection of civilians. UN spokesperson Stéphane…
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Khalilzad Says Pakistan Chose Force Over Negotiations
DID Press: Former US envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has condemned Pakistan’s recent military strikes inside Afghanistan, saying Islamabad once again resorted to force instead of pursuing dialogue to resolve disputes. Khalilzad said Pakistan ignored both international and domestic calls…
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Taliban Condemn Pakistani Airstrikes as ‘Crime’ and ‘Aggression’
DID Press: Taliban administration has strongly condemned Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, describing the attacks as a “crime,” an act of “aggression,” and a violation of the country’s sovereignty. Zabihullah Mujahid, chief spokesman for the Taliban government, said Pakistani military…
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Pakistan Airstrikes in Eastern Afghanistan Leave Dozens Dead, Over 100 Injured
DID Press: More than 30 civilians were reportedly killed and over 100 others wounded after Pakistani air and ground operations targeted areas in eastern Afghanistan, according to local sources. While Islamabad says the operation was part of its counterterrorism campaign,…
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