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Afghanistan
Shia Ulema Council of Afghanistan Calls for Public Trial of Perpetrators of Injil Attack
DID Press: Shia Ulema Council of Afghanistan has issued a statement strongly condemning the armed attack against civilians in the Injil district of Herat Province, calling for the perpetrators to be publicly prosecuted. The council cited a verse from the…
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Afghanistan
Iranian Consul Calls for Strengthening Milak Border Trade Corridor
DID Press: Embassy of Iran in Kabul stated that Mohammadreza Nafar, the Iranian Consul General in Kandahar, met with officials from Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province as well as local authorities at the Milak Border Crossing. During the meeting, participants…
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Government
5 Key Obstacles Block Breakthrough in Islamabad Iran–US Talks
DID Press: Talks between Iran and United States mediated by Pakistan ended without a definitive agreement despite limited progress, due to five major unresolved disputes. 1. Nuclear issue: The United States demands a complete halt to Iran’s uranium enrichment and…
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Government
Mark Carney: Canada to Cut Military Dependence on US
DID Press: Canada will reduce its long-standing dependence on United States for military spending and procurement, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Saturday. He said the government will instead strengthen domestic industry and expand international partnerships. Speaking at the Liberal…
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Afghanistan
Nearly 4,000 Afghan Migrants Expelled Forcefully from Pakistan in One Day
DID Press: High Commission for Addressing Migrants’ Issues of the Taliban administration says thousands of Afghan migrants have crossed into Afghanistan amid an ongoing deportation campaign by Pakistan. According to the commission, 3,859 Afghan migrants were expelled from Pakistan in…
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Government
Ex-Mossad Iran Desk Chief: Tehran Negotiated from Strength, Not Weakness
DID Press: Dany Citrinowicz, former head of Iran division in Israeli military intelligence, has said in a recent analysis that Iran entered post-negotiation dynamics from a position of strength rather than weakness, which explains its refusal to make significant concessions…
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Government
Israel–Spain Diplomatic Row Escalates Over Explosive Netanyahu Effigy Incident
DID Press: Israel has summoned and reprimanded the senior Spanish ambassador in Tel Aviv following the explosion of a large effigy of Benjamin Netanyahu during a local event in southern Spain, in a move that has further escalated diplomatic tensions…
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Afghanistan
Herat Approves 24H Operations at Islam Qala Border Crossing
DID Press: A proposal to shift the Islam Qala Border Crossing customs terminal to 24-hour operations has been reviewed and approved during a meeting held in Herat involving local officials and representatives from relevant ministries. According to a press release…
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Analysis
Strategic Setback for Washington as Islamabad Talks End Without Breakthrough
DID Press: Inconclusive end of negotiations between Iran and United States in Islamabad once again demonstrated that the gap between the two sides’ demands is far deeper than can be resolved through a single round of dialogue. In this process,…
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Government
Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Mediation Role in Iran–US Peace Efforts
DID Press: Foreign Minister of Pakistan emphasized the country’s continued role in supporting peace efforts and reducing tensions following recent negotiations between Iran and United States in Islamabad. Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, referred to recent…
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