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Trump to Fracture US‑EU Alliance, Warns Pope
DID Press: Leader of the world’s Catholics warned U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies may seriously undermine the long-standing alliance between Europe and the United States. Pope Leo XIV made the remarks in an address that has attracted wide international attention,…
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Taliban Envoy, UK Special Rep Discuss Consular Services for Afghans in London
DID Press: Mohammad Suhail Shaheen discussed bilateral matters and consular services for Afghan nationals in London with Richard Lenzi, UK’s special representative for Afghanistan, Taliban envoy said in a statement. Shaheen, currently based in Doha, disclosed the meeting took place…
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UN Warns Afghanistan on Brink of Humanitarian Collapse
DID Press: UN warned the UN Security Council that Afghanistan is approaching a full-scale humanitarian collapse, citing escalating restrictions on women, rising displacement and hunger, and a sharp decline in international funding. According to the UN’s latest assessment, nearly half…
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UK Ties UN-Backed Aid to End of Taliban’s “Barbaric” Restrictions
DID Press: The United Kingdom, speaking at an event coinciding with International Human Rights Day, issued a forceful condemnation of the Taliban’s escalating violations of women’s and girls’ rights in Afghanistan. British officials urged the international community to unite against…
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US Envoy to UNSC: Taliban Not a Trustworthy Partner
DID Press: US representative at the UN Security Council delivered a sharp critique of the Taliban, stating that Washington’s priority remains reducing the threat of terrorist attacks originating from Afghanistan. He described the Taliban as an “unreliable partner” and held…
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Kabul Pledges to Address Migrants’ Concerns During Iran Visit
DID Press: Neda Mohammad Nadim, Taliban government’s acting minister of higher education, met with Afghan professors and migrants during his official visit to Iran, emphasizing that their concerns will be followed up through coordination with Iranian officials and the Afghanistan…
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UNICEF: 11M Afghan Children to Need Urgent Aid in 2026
DID Press: UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Afghanistan is heading toward a deepening humanitarian crisis in 2026, with over 21 million people expected to need urgent aid — among them 11.6 million children. In a newly released report,…
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Zelensky: Ukraine Ready for Elections If Allies Ensure Security
DID Press: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says Kyiv is prepared to hold national elections, provided that the United States and European allies guarantee security amid ongoing Russian attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv is ready to conduct nationwide elections…
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Why Afghan Political Factions Reviving Calls for Unity
DID Press: Nearly four years after fragmentation, silence, and deep mistrust, Afghanistan’s political landscape is once again witnessing a push toward coalition-building. A joint statement from three major factions—the Supreme Council of National Resistance, the National Assembly for Salvation, and…
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Messi Named MLS MVP for 2nd Straight Year
DID Press: Lionel Messi has won the 2025 MLS Most Valuable Player Award, becoming the first player in league history to secure the title in back-to-back seasons. Lionel Messi, the Argentine superstar and Inter Miami forward, has been crowned the…
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