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Beating of Shia Cleric Raises Fears Over Taliban Pressure on Minorities
DID Press: The reported assault on prominent Shia cleric Ustad Hussaindad Sharifi in Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi district is being viewed by analysts as more than an isolated disciplinary incident by local Taliban authorities. Observers say the episode reflects broader patterns in…
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Humanitarian Crisis Warning After Severe Flooding in Eastern Afghanistan
DID Press: International Organization for Migration has warned of a growing humanitarian emergency following recent flash floods in eastern Afghanistan, where approximately 2,000 families have been affected in Nangarhar Province. Heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding across the region, leaving thousands…
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Iran–US Ceasefire on Verge of Collapse as Gulf Crisis Deepens on Day 72 of War
DID Press: On the 72nd day of the ongoing conflict, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified sharply, with diplomatic exchanges, psychological pressure, and military signaling converging into what analysts describe as a fragile and unstable ceasefire. Donald…
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Returning Afghan Migrants Fear Education Disruption for Their Children
DID Press: Families among Afghan migrants recently deported from Pakistan say that, alongside economic hardship and lack of shelter, their most urgent concern is the future education of their children after returning to Afghanistan. With the ongoing deportation process, many…
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Trump Faces Strategic Deadlock Over Hormuz Crisis: No Cost-Free Option
DID Press: Donald Trump is confronting a difficult strategic dilemma amid escalating tensions in the Gulf and rising global energy prices, according to a new analysis by The Daily Telegraph, which warns that all available options carry significant political, economic,…
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UN Warns Afghan Women and Children Face Growing Hunger Crisis
DID Press: United Nations has warned that worsening economic conditions, widespread unemployment, and climate change are intensifying food insecurity in Afghanistan, placing millions of people — especially women and children — at risk of malnutrition. According to the UN, the…
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Pakistan Warns Military Solution Against Iran Would Be ‘Catastrophic’
DID Press: Faisal Niaz Tirmizi has warned that any ground military operation against Iran would be “extremely catastrophic,” stressing that the crisis cannot be resolved through military means. In remarks to TASS, the Pakistani envoy said Iran, with a population…
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Why Is the Taliban Silent on Pakistan’s Border Expansion?
DID Press: Taliban government’s notable silence regarding recent Pakistani activities along the Durand Line reflects more than a simple military hesitation. It signals a deeper structural impasse within its governance system and political priorities. Despite decades of declaring the Durand…
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North Korea Authorizes Automatic Nuclear Strike if Leader Is Assassinated
DID Press: North Korea has reportedly amended its constitution and nuclear doctrine to authorize an automatic retaliatory nuclear strike in the event that leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated or the country’s command structure is disabled. The amendment, approved during…
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2 TOLOnews Journalists Detained in Kabul
DID Press: Two journalists working for TOLOnews have reportedly been detained in Kabul, raising renewed concerns over press freedom and the safety of media workers in Afghanistan. According to reports, journalist Mansoor Niazi disappeared last Thursday from Kabul’s District 3,…
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