Diplomacy
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Government
Qatar, Pakistan Claim Progress in Iran–US Talks in Doha
DID Press: Qatar and Pakistan, acting as mediators, say they have made positive progress in separate discussions with Iranian and U.S. negotiators during recent talks held in Doha. Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari said on Thursday that mediators held separate meetings with…
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Afghanistan
Mullah Baradar to Lead Taliban Delegation to Funeral of Iran’s “Martyr Leader”
DID Press: Media outlets affiliated with the Taliban administration report that Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will lead a high-level Taliban delegation to Tehran to attend the funeral and burial ceremony of Iran’s “Martyr Leader.” According to the reports, the visit…
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Afghanistan
Vance Defends Iran Talks, Criticizes Afghanistan War Hawks
DID Press: US Vice President JD Vance defended Washington’s diplomatic engagement with Iran on Friday, arguing that many critics of the negotiations are the same voices that previously advocated expanding military campaigns in countries such as Afghanistan. Speaking to U.S.…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Warns Pakistan: Continued Attacks May Lead to Internal Fragmentation
DID Press: A senior Taliban official has strongly condemned recent Pakistani military actions inside Afghanistan territory, warning that continued strikes could trigger internal instability in Pakistan, including rising divisions and potential fragmentation. Shir Ahmad Haqqani made the remarks during a…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Embassy in Australia Closes, Ending One of Last Republic-Era Missions
DID Press: Afghanistan embassy in Canberra is on the verge of closure, marking the end of one of the last remaining diplomatic missions of the former Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, according to Ambassador Waheedullah Waissi. Waissi confirmed the development following…
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Government
Leaders From 40 Countries Expected to Attend Funeral of “Martyr Leader”
DID Press: Officials say senior leaders and high-ranking representatives from 40 countries are expected to attend the funeral ceremony of the late “Martyr Leader of the Islamic Revolution” as a gesture of respect. According to funeral spokesperson Iman Attarzadeh, dignitaries,…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Taunts Khalilzad Over Taliban Role Speculation
DID Press: Pakistan’s presidential spokesperson has sharply criticized former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, dismissing his remarks on Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions as biased and suggesting, in a sarcastic tone, that he should continue his efforts if he hopes to become foreign minister…
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Afghanistan
Andisha Discusses Afghanistan Rights Crisis with UN Human Rights Deputy Chief
DID Press: Afghanistan’s representative to UN has held what he described as a constructive meeting with the newly appointed deputy head of the UN human rights office, focusing on the country’s deteriorating human rights situation. Naseer Andisha announced the meeting…
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Afghanistan
Mujahid Denies Reports of Pakistani Ground Incursion into Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban administration has rejected reports claiming that Pakistan carried out a ground offensive inside Afghan territory, saying border forces remain fully prepared and that Kabul prefers resolving tensions through dialogue. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated in an interview…
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Afghanistan
India Condemns Pakistani Airstrikes as Violation of Afghanistan’s Sovereignty
DID Press: India has strongly condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrikes in Afghanistan, describing them as a blatant act of aggression and a violation of Afghanistan’s sovereignty. In a statement, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the strikes, which reportedly killed and…
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