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Khalilzad Returns to Kabul amid Rising Taliban-Pakistan Tensions
DID Press: US-Afghanistani diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad’s unofficial trip to Kabul has fueled speculation about his role in managing Afghanistan’s ongoing crisis and shaping the country’s political future. Some Western sources view his presence as part of a “backchannel mission from…
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Taliban Warns Pakistan of “Strong Response” after Failed Istanbul Talks
DID Press: Taliban government has issued a sharp warning to Pakistan, saying any potential military action from Islamabad will be met with an immediate and forceful response. The warning comes after bilateral talks in Istanbul reportedly collapsed without agreement. Abdul…
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Hekmatyar Blames India for Rising Kabul-Islamabad Tensions
DID Press: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, leader of Afghanistan’s Hezb-e-Islami party, urged the people and parliament of Pakistan to restrain “irresponsible” statements by their officials amid escalating tensions between Kabul and Islamabad. In a recent note shared by his son, Habib-ur-Rahman Hekmatyar,…
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Istanbul Talks Deadlocked as Taliban Lose Battle of Narratives
DID Press: The 3rd day of negotiations between the Taliban government and Pakistan in Istanbul has ended without any progress or joint statement, highlighting deep rifts between the two sides. Analysts say Pakistan has gained the upper hand in shaping…
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UK Data Breach Killed 49 Afghanistani Colleagues
DID Press: At least 49 relatives and colleagues of Afghanistanis affected by UK Ministry of Defence mass data breach have been killed, finds a study submitted to the House of Commons Defence Committee. According to the report, of 231 people…
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NATO’s Nightmare: Russia’s Burevestnik Missile
DID Press: Russia’s Burevestnik missile, one of the most mysterious and advanced weapons projects in the country’s arsenal, has become a nightmare for NATO planners due to its theoretically unlimited range and ability to evade any existing defense system. Experts…
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Taliban’s Return Spurs TTP Resurgence in Pakistan
DID Press: Taliban’s return to power in Kabul has backfired on Islamabad, providing fertile ground for the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to strengthen, contrary to Pakistan’s expectations. Once nurtured as a tool for influence in Afghanistan, TTP now poses one of…
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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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