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Deadly Factory Fire in South Korea Kills 10, Dozens Injured
DID Press: A major fire broke out at an auto parts manufacturing plant in the city of Daejeon on Friday, leaving at least 10 people dead and 59 others injured, while emergency crews continue searching for four missing workers. According…
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Afghanistan in 2025: Taliban Consolidates Power Amid Political Contraction, Global Isolation
DID Press: The year 2025 marked a decisive phase in Afghanistan’s political trajectory, characterized by the consolidation of authority by the Taliban, a tightening of political space, and the persistence of international isolation. While the group strengthened administrative control nationwide,…
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Mounting Pressure on US–Israel as Regional Tensions Escalate Across Multiple Fronts
DID Press: The Middle East witnessed a sweeping wave of military and security developments overnight, stretching from Iraq and Lebanon to the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, signaling intensifying pressure on U.S. and Israeli positions across several theaters simultaneously.…
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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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