Threats
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Khattak: Taliban-Pakistan Clash Aims to Block China Trade Network
DID Press: Afrasiab Khattak, a prominent Pakistani politician and former member of the Senate, claimed that the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban are primarily aimed at obstructing China’s trade network linking Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China. Speaking on X…
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Istanbul Talks Fail as Taliban, Pakistan Brawl over Terrorism and Borders
DID Press: Two days of talks between Taliban and Pakistani delegations in Istanbul, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, ended without a final agreement, highlighting persistent disagreements over cross-border militancy and security obligations. According to Daily Dawn, the Taliban delegation refused…
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Russia Successfully Tests Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile
DID Press: President Vladimir Putin announced on Sunday that Russia has successfully completed the final tests of its Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile, describing the weapon as “unique” and possessing “unlimited range.” In a video released by Kremlin showing his meeting…
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12 Militants Killed in 3-Day Pakistani Army Operations
DID Press: At least 12 militants have been killed in a fresh wave of counterterrorism operations by the Pakistani army across Bajaur, Hangu, and North Waziristan over the past three days. According to the Daily Dawn, coordinated operations by the…
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Pakistan Keeping Border Crossings with Afghanistan Shut over Security Reasons
DID Press: Pakistan’s FM said on Thursday that all border crossings with Afghanistan will remain closed until further notice due to rising security concerns, stressing that “the safety of citizens is more important than trade interests.” Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir…
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Trump Weighing Airstrikes on Alleged Drug Facilities in Venezuela
DID Press: US President Donald Trump is considering plans to bomb cocaine production sites and drug trafficking routes inside Venezuela, CNN reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, the proposal includes limited airstrikes targeting…
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UK Admits Data Leak Affected 18,000 Afghanistani Refugees
DID Press: UK Ministry of Defence admitted in an official letter that around 50 data breaches occurred within its Afghanistani resettlement programmes, exposing the personal information of thousands of refugees. According to the ministry, one of the breaches compromised the…
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Pakistan Warns Taliban against Blaming TTP for Truce Breaches
DID Press: Pakistan’s Defense Minister warned the Taliban government not to attribute ceasefire violations to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), saying that ongoing negotiations between Islamabad and Kabul are being facilitated through Turkish and Qatari diplomatic channels. Speaking to Pakistan’s Geo News,…
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Ex-ISI Chief: TTP Formed During Musharraf Era
DID Press: Former head of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has acknowledged that the formation of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was a direct outcome of military policies during Pervez Musharraf’s tenure. General Asad Durrani, speaking in a recent social media post, recalled…
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Experts: Western Aid to Ukraine Risks European Security
DID Press: Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has described Russia as a threat to Europe, defending Western aid to Ukraine aimed at operations on Russian soil. However, experts say Moscow’s actions are largely defensive responses to Western and Ukrainian military…
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