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UNSC Extends Afghanistan UNAMA Mission for Just 3 Months
DID Press: UN Security Council is set to extend the political mission of the United Nations in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for only three months—a highly unusual move, diverging from the traditional one-year extensions. The proposed text, agreed among Council members, extends…
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Afghan Taliban Opponents Face Dilemma Between Autonomy and Pakistan Ties
DID Press: Afghan groups opposing the Taliban are navigating a complex landscape, influenced by both internal limitations and regional pressures. A central challenge is their relationship with Pakistan, which could enhance operational capacity but carries serious political and security risks.…
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Bloomberg: Iran’s Missile Launcher Arsenal Holds Steady Despite Strikes
DID Press: A new report by Bloomberg says Israeli assessments indicate that the number of Iranian missile launchers has remained largely unchanged despite a week of continuous airstrikes. According to the report, officials in Israel believe that the total number…
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Iran Launches Multiple Strikes Across Region During Heavy Night of Escalation
DID Press: A new phase of escalation unfolded overnight in the confrontation involving Iran, the United States and Israel, as Iranian media reported successive waves of military operations under the codename “True Promise 4.” The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said…
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Khalilzad Urges Pakistan to De-escalate Tensions With Afghanistan
DID Press: Former US envoy for Afghan peace Zalmay Khalilzad has called on Pakistan to urgently reduce tensions with Afghanistan and pursue dialogue with Kabul. In a message posted on the social platform X, Khalilzad warned that continued escalation could…
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Reuters: Divisions Emerge Inside White House Over How to End Iran War
DID Press: Internal disagreements within the White House are influencing shifting positions by US President Donald Trump on the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to a report by Reuters citing a Trump adviser. The adviser said Trump’s team is currently…
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4 Civilians Killed in Overnight Airstrike in Kabul, Says UN
DID Press: UNAMA (United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan) has reported that at least four civilians were killed and 14 others wounded following overnight airstrikes in the Pul-e-Charkhi area of Kabul. According to the UN mission, women and children were…
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Cost of Single THAAD Radar Equals Thousands of Shahed‑136 Drones
DID Press: Pentagon analysts have revealed that the price of a single THAAD radar system is equivalent to the cost of thousands of Shahed‑136 drones. Estimates from U.S. defense officials place the price of each THAAD radar between $220 million…
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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Signals Strategic Shift, Elevates Conflict Beyond Battlefield
DID Press: Following the reported assassination of Iran’s Islamic Revolution leader in the joint US–Israeli attacks, the selection of Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the third leader of the Islamic Revolution has drawn global attention. His first strategic message, released…
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Reuters: China’s Mediation Eases Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Tensions
DID Press: Diplomatic efforts by China have helped reduce escalating border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, according to officials cited by Reuters. Three Pakistani government officials said Beijing’s mediation played a key role in calming clashes along the frontier, which…
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