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Afghanistan
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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Government
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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Amnesty International Urges US to Stop Killings in International Waters
DID Press: Amnesty International has called on the United States Congress to immediately halt lethal military operations targeting vessels in international waters, emphasizing that no government or army should wield the power to kill without accountability. In a recent statement,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Governor of Balkh Visits Uzbekistan for Border and Trade Talks
DID Press: Mohammad Yousuf Wafa, the Taliban-appointed governor of Balkh province, has traveled to Uzbekistan with a high-level delegation to discuss border, trade, and transit issues. Accompanied by senior officials and heads of government departments, Wafa’s visit follows a recent…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Approve Trans-Afghan Railway to Boost Regional Trade
DID Press: Taliban cabinet, chaired by PM Mohammad Hassan Akhund, has approved the construction of the Trans-Afghan Railway using a 1,520mm track gauge, a decision that aligns with regional economic and geopolitical objectives while posing significant financial and security challenges.…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Will Remain Neutral in India-Pakistan Conflicts, Says Taliban
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Interior has stated that Afghanistan will maintain a neutral stance in regional affairs and will not allow its territory to be used for attacks or provocations against neighboring countries. In an interview with the Protom…
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Afghanistan
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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Afghanistan
Taliban-Pakistan Talks End in Deadlock, Reported Journalists
DID Press: A two-day round of talks between Taliban representatives from Afghanistan and Pakistani officials concluded in Istanbul under the mediation of Turkey and Qatar, but significant disagreements and the Taliban’s refusal to provide written commitments have led to an…
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Afghanistan
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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Government
US War Secretary to Tour Asia to Counter China, Strengthen Allies
DID Press: US War Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to travel to Asia this week to bolster Washington’s military ties with regional allies amid rising tensions with China. According to a Pentagon statement, Hegseth’s itinerary includes stops in Hawaii, Japan,…
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