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Afghanistan
Taliban Warns Pakistan of “Regrettable Consequences” after Airstrikes on Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban government has issued a sharp warning to Pakistan following airstrikes on Kabul and Paktika, saying any violation of Afghanistan’s territorial integrity brings “serious and regrettable consequences.” Islamabad, meanwhile, has defended its actions as a “legitimate right of…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Asserts Afghanistan’s Borders Secure Following Putin’s Warning of Threats
DID Press: Taliban government has dismissed recent concerns raised by Russian President Vladimir Putin over Afghanistan’s security situation, saying the country’s borders are “fully secure” and pose no threat to neighboring states. In a statement, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said…
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Afghanistan
Unidentified Drones over Kabul after Pakistani Airstrike; Taliban Silent
DID Press: Residents of Afghanistan’s capital Kabul say unidentified drones have been seen flying over Kabul sky for a second consecutive night, following a recent Pakistani airstrike on the city. Taliban government has so far remained silent on the origin…
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Afghanistan
India Rapprochement Threaten Regional Security, Pakistan Warns Taliban
DID Press: Pakistani officials have expressed concern over strengthening Kabul-New Delhi relations, warning that Taliban’s growing closeness to India poses new challenges to regional security. The reaction follows the official visit of Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister,…
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Economy & Development
US Markets See Historical Fall amid Renewed China Tensions
DID Press: US stock markets recorded their steepest decline since early days of Donald Trump’s presidency following renewed trade tensions with China and a planned meeting between senior officials from both countries has been called off. Markets tumbled after Washington threatened…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Minister’s Delhi Press Event Bans Women Reporters, Draws Outrage
DID Press: A press conference by Taliban Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi was held without any female journalists, drawing widespread criticism from Indian opposition parties and sparked public outrage over the government’s silence. The event, held…
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Afghanistan
From Explosion to Rumours: A Tense Night in Kabul
DID Press: On Thursday night, Kabul experienced hours of confusion and tension — a night that began with the sound of an explosion and unfolded through a wave of speculation and rumours across social media. The episode highlighted how psychological…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Leader Visits Farah, Pledges to address Local Concerns
DID Press: Taliban’s supreme leader visited Afghanistan’s western Farah province, touring several areas in Takht-e-Pol district and meeting with religious scholars and local elders, according to local sources. During the visit, which took place on Thursday, the Taliban leader listened…
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Government
Venezuela Calls Urgent UNSC Meeting, Puts Military on Alert
DID Press: Venezuela has called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, citing what it described as the growing threat of a possible U.S. military attack, according to official statements released on Friday. Government sources in Caracas said…
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Afghanistan
Khalilzad Warns of Regional Instability after Failed Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul
DID Press: Former U.S. envoy on Afghanistan peace process Zalmay Khalilzad described Pakistan’s recent airstrike on Kabul as a failure, warning that continued tensions will lead to broader instability across the region. Khalilzad wrote on his X social platform that…
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