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Former Pakistani Envoy Warns Truce with Kabul Hinges on Action Against TTP
DID Press: Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s former special representative for Afghanistan, warned that the current ceasefire between Kabul and Islamabad will not hold unless concrete measures are taken against the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). In a post on X, Durrani stated that…
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Kabul Hosts “Yaran Khorasan Amin” Poetry Night Honoring Imam Khamenei
DID Press: The “Yaran Khorasan Amin” poetry night was held in Kabul, bringing together Afghan poets and cultural figures, organized by the Cultural Attaché of Iran. The event, held at Andisheh Hall, featured recitations of Persian poetry highlighting human values,…
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Flash Floods in Herat Affect 80 Families, Aid Efforts Underway
DID Press: Severe floods in Afghanistan’s Herat province have impacted approximately 80 families, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding, damaging homes and roads in several areas. IOM emergency teams are on the…
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Iran Asserts Sovereignty in Call with UK Counterpart, Calls for Halt to Attacks
DID Press: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held a phone conversation with his British counterpart, emphasizing Tehran’s right to defend its sovereignty and independence. Araqchi stated that normalizing the situation requires an immediate cessation of attacks, coupled with guarantees to…
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Pakistan Conditions Talks with Taliban on Elimination of Terrorist Bases in Afghanistan
DID Press: Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, spokesperson for the Pakistan Army, stated that Islamabad is willing to engage in talks with the Taliban, but only if terrorist groups are dismantled and wanted individuals are handed over. Speaking at a press briefing,…
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Taliban Minister Urges Muslim Nations to Stand with Iran Against US and Israel
DID Press: Molavi Abdul Kabir, Taliban’s Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, called on Islamic countries to take a firm stance against recent U.S. and Israeli actions targeting Iran, describing these attacks as escalating regional tensions. Speaking during Eid al-Fitr celebrations,…
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US Intelligence: Taliban Has Curbed ISIS-K Attacks in Afghanistan
DID Press: US intelligence community has assessed that the Taliban has successfully reduced attacks by ISIS-K in Afghanistan. According to the annual report, Taliban forces have conducted extensive operations against ISIS-K targets, in some cases preventing planned attacks by the…
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NYC Mayor Extends Nowruz Greetings, Voices Opposition to War with Iran
DID Press: Zohran Mamdani extended Nowruz greetings to Iranian Americans, calling it an honor to celebrate the Persian New Year alongside the community in New York City. In a message posted on X, Mamdani said: “Happy Nowruz to all Iranian…
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Taliban PM Calls Defense of Afghanistan “Religious Duty” Amid Rising Tensions
DID Press: Mohammad Hassan Akhund, prime minister of the Taliban administration, said defending Afghanistan and its people is both a religious and moral obligation. In an Eid al-Fitr message, Akhund condemned recent Pakistani strikes on Afghan territory while emphasizing that…
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Taliban: Pakistan Embassy in Kabul to Remain Open Despite Military Tensions
DID Press: Taliban said Pakistan’s embassy in Kabul will remain open despite escalating tensions following recent airstrikes. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that diplomatic relations should be distinguished from military actions, emphasizing that closing the embassy would not be an appropriate…
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