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Government
Iran Asserts Sovereignty in Call with UK Counterpart, Calls for Halt to Attacks
DID Press: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held a phone conversation with his British counterpart, emphasizing Tehran’s right to defend its sovereignty and independence. Araqchi stated that normalizing the situation requires an immediate cessation of attacks, coupled with guarantees to…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Conditions Talks with Taliban on Elimination of Terrorist Bases in Afghanistan
DID Press: Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, spokesperson for the Pakistan Army, stated that Islamabad is willing to engage in talks with the Taliban, but only if terrorist groups are dismantled and wanted individuals are handed over. Speaking at a press briefing,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Minister Urges Muslim Nations to Stand with Iran Against US and Israel
DID Press: Molavi Abdul Kabir, Taliban’s Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, called on Islamic countries to take a firm stance against recent U.S. and Israeli actions targeting Iran, describing these attacks as escalating regional tensions. Speaking during Eid al-Fitr celebrations,…
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Development
Iran Claims Historic Downing of US F-35 Using “Majid” Thermal-Guided Missile
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reportedly shot down a U.S. F-35 stealth fighter over central Iranian airspace using its short-range, thermal-guided surface-to-air missile system, known as Majid (AD-08). Multiple sources confirm the strike was successful, marking a…
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Afghanistan
US Intelligence: Taliban Has Curbed ISIS-K Attacks in Afghanistan
DID Press: US intelligence community has assessed that the Taliban has successfully reduced attacks by ISIS-K in Afghanistan. According to the annual report, Taliban forces have conducted extensive operations against ISIS-K targets, in some cases preventing planned attacks by the…
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Government
NYC Mayor Extends Nowruz Greetings, Voices Opposition to War with Iran
DID Press: Zohran Mamdani extended Nowruz greetings to Iranian Americans, calling it an honor to celebrate the Persian New Year alongside the community in New York City. In a message posted on X, Mamdani said: “Happy Nowruz to all Iranian…
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Afghanistan
Taliban PM Calls Defense of Afghanistan “Religious Duty” Amid Rising Tensions
DID Press: Mohammad Hassan Akhund, prime minister of the Taliban administration, said defending Afghanistan and its people is both a religious and moral obligation. In an Eid al-Fitr message, Akhund condemned recent Pakistani strikes on Afghan territory while emphasizing that…
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Afghanistan
Taliban: Pakistan Embassy in Kabul to Remain Open Despite Military Tensions
DID Press: Taliban said Pakistan’s embassy in Kabul will remain open despite escalating tensions following recent airstrikes. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that diplomatic relations should be distinguished from military actions, emphasizing that closing the embassy would not be an appropriate…
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Afghanistan
Sanctions Remain as Global Distrust of Taliban Persists
DID Press: Nearly four years after the Taliban returned to power, relations with the international community remain marked by caution and deep mistrust. A recent update by the United Nations Security Council reaffirmed sanctions on 22 senior Taliban officials, underscoring…
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Economy
Oil Prices Surge Toward $180 as Regional War Disrupts Energy Supply
DID Press: Global oil prices have surged sharply amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with prices rising nearly 50% since late February following US and Israeli military actions targeting energy infrastructure and commercial shipping routes. According to the Wall…
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