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Afghanistan
Taliban Launches Door-to-Door Search Operation in Kabul’s District 9
DID Press: Sources in Kabul say Taliban forces have launched a large-scale house-to-house search operation in District 9 following reported clashes near Kabul airport overnight. Local residents reported that Taliban units deployed heavily across the area early Sunday, 3 Jawza,…
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Development
Western Media Hegemony Erodes as Gulf Networks Gain Global Reach
DID Press: The so-called “2026 war” has marked a turning point in global media influence, accelerating the rise of Gulf-based networks and eroding the long-standing dominance of Western outlets in shaping international conflict narratives. A report by the think tank…
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Analysis
Rubio’s India Visit Tests Washington’s Response to New Delhi’s Strategic Autonomy
DID Press: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India comes amid increasingly complex tensions in bilateral relations, as New Delhi pursues a policy of strategic autonomy—simultaneously engaging with both the Quad and BRICS frameworks. The visit is widely…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Approves 15 Infrastructure Projects Worth AFN 4.2B
DID Press: National Procurement Commission of the Taliban, chaired by the deputy prime minister for economic affairs, has approved 15 development and infrastructure projects worth approximately 4.2 billion Afghanis and endorsed amendments to seven additional projects. According to a statement…
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Government
Pezeshkian: No Major Decision Is Made Without Leader’s Approval
DID Press: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that all major national decisions are taken within the framework of the Supreme National Security Council and in coordination with the country’s Supreme Leader. Pezeshkian said that some interpretations of statements attributed…
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Afghanistan
EU’s Double Policy: Hosting Taliban While Declaring Support for Resistance Front
DID Press: Relations between the European Union and Afghanistan have become increasingly inconsistent since the August 2021 political shift, reflecting what analysts describe as a split between rhetorical support for human rights and pragmatic diplomatic engagement with the ruling authorities…
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Economy
Kuwait Faces Unprecedented Crisis as Oil Exports Stop
DID Press: A report by The Wall Street Journal says Kuwait is facing its most severe crisis in decades following a regional conflict that has disrupted oil production, damaged infrastructure, and strained basic supply chains. According to the report, oil…
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Government
TTP Announces Three-Day Ceasefire During Eid al-Adha
DID Press: Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan has announced a temporary ceasefire with the government of Pakistan during the Eid al-Adha holidays. In an Eid message, TTP leader Noor Wali Mehsud said the group would suspend operations against Pakistani security forces for three…
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Afghanistan
ICRC Distributes Agricultural Aid to 250 Farmers in Balkh’s Dowlatabad District
DID Press: The International Committee of the Red Cross has distributed agricultural equipment to 250 farmers in Dowlatabad District in northern Afghanistan. According to officials, the assistance package included wheat harvesting machines and tarpaulins, aimed at strengthening food security, reducing…
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Government
Pakistani Forces Kill 25 Militants in Joint Operation in Bannu
DID Press: Pakistani security sources say at least 25 militants, including two senior commanders, were killed during a joint operation by police and a local peace committee in Bannu district. According to security officials, the operation was launched in the…
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