Society
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Khamenei’s Blood and the Revival of Political Islam
1DID Press: Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei can undoubtedly be regarded—after Ayatollah Sayed Ruhollah Khomeini, and in some respects even more than him—as the most significant architect of the discourse of political Islam in contemporary Iran. Years before the 1979 revolution,…
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Afghanistan Cricket Star Wins ODI Player of the Year
DID Press: Afghanistan cricket has reached a historic milestone as Ibrahim Zadran, following his record-breaking performance in the 2025 Champions Cup, was awarded the annual Cricinfo accolade for Best Batsman of the Year in the One Day International (ODI) format.…
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China’s Strategic Calculus: Balancing Security, Economic Stakes Amid Taliban-Pakistan Tensions
DID Press: China’s apprehension over escalating tensions between the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistani forces reflects a multi-dimensional strategic calculation. Beyond economic considerations, Beijing views regional stability as essential for both its security and its substantial investment portfolio. Over recent…
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Iran Signals Willingness to Consider Proposals for Full War Resolution
DID Press: Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that regional countries have engaged in mediation efforts to reduce tensions and propose ideas to end the ongoing conflict. Araghchi stated that Tehran is ready to review any proposal that…
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Oil, Food, Water, and Fertilizer Security
DID Press: New analyses on the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz indicate that the crisis is not just an energy issue—it could simultaneously threaten four vital pillars of the global economy: oil, food, water, and agricultural fertilizers. According…
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Regional Conflict Threatens Central Asia’s Access to Global Markets
DID Press: Rising tensions in Iran and Afghanistan are putting South Asian trade at risk and disrupting Central Asia’s new routes to Asian and African markets. The escalation between the Taliban government in Afghanistan and Pakistan threatens the security of…
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Pakistan Fires 159 Rockets at Kunar in 24 Hours, Taliban Reports
DID Press: Zia-ur-Rehman Spin-Ghar, head of intelligence for the Taliban’s Information and Culture Department in Kunar province, stated that Pakistan launched 159 rockets and artillery shells over the past 24 hours targeting five districts in Kunar. The attacks reportedly affected…
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Turkey’s FM: As Long as Netanyahu Rules, Israel Will Keep Defining Enemies
DID Press: Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the Israeli government’s policies under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been based on creating and identifying new enemies—a pattern expected to continue as long as he remains in power. Fidan said…
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Switzerland Bars US Military Flights Linked to Iran Conflict from Its Airspace
DID Press: Swiss government announced that, adhering to its longstanding principle of neutrality, it has denied U.S. military flights associated with the Iran conflict from passing through its airspace. On Saturday, the Swiss Federal Council stated that two requests for…
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Experts Warn of Severe Economic Fallout in Pakistan Amid Iran–US Conflict
DID Press: Pakistani economic analysts have warned that ongoing regional tensions, particularly a potential war between Iran and United States, could have severe repercussions for Pakistan’s economy. Hafeez Pasha, former finance minister, cautioned that a 25–30% rise in oil import…
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