Diplomacy
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Afghanistan
Former Pakistani Senator Says Islamabad’s Afghanistan Policy Has Failed
DID Press: Former Pakistani senator Afrasiab Khattak has criticized Islamabad’s decades-long policy toward Afghanistan, saying the approach of the past five decades has failed to achieve its intended objectives and requires a fundamental review. Khattak said policies based on intervention…
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Government
Italy Expels 2 Russian Military Diplomats Over Espionage Allegations
DID Press: Italy has expelled two Russian military attachés following a counterintelligence investigation into alleged espionage activities, prompting Moscow to condemn the move and vow reciprocal measures. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that two military attachés from the Russian…
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Government
Erdogan’s Pistol Gift to Belgian PM Sparks Controversy
DID Press: Media reports say Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever with a pistol during the sidelines of a NATO summit, drawing attention after the diplomatic gift was opened upon the Belgian delegation’s return…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan, India Hold 4th Joint Coordination Committee Meeting
DID Press: Afghanistan and India held the fourth meeting of their Joint Coordination Committee on Thursday (9 July), with officials from both sides reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations. The meeting was co-chaired by M. Anand Prakash, head of…
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Analysis
Erdogan and Trump: Between Rhetoric and Political Reality
DID Press: International politics often reveals a gap between public rhetoric and strategic calculations. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has long presented himself as a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause, while critics question the contrast between his statements and…
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Government
Pakistan Calls for Commitment to Islamabad Memorandum
DID Press: Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on all parties to remain committed to their obligations under the “Islamabad Memorandum,” describing the agreement as a foundation for mutual understanding, respect, and shared prosperity in the region and beyond.…
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Afghanistan
Bangladeshi Diplomat Named New UN Envoy for Afghanistan
DID Press: A diplomatic source has confirmed the appointment of Rababa Fatima as the new Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). According to the report, Fatima will…
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Government
Ex-NSC Official: Trump Reaps Consequences of His Own Decisions
DID Press: Eric Brewer, former official at the U.S. National Security Council, has criticized Donald Trump’s handling of the recent conflict and diplomacy, saying the U.S. president is now facing the consequences of his own choices. Brewer said the agreement…
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Analysis
Mourning as Power: Legacy of the Martyred Leader Endures
DID Press: The funeral ceremonies for the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, have emerged as more than a national event, reflecting what supporters describe as a transnational political and geopolitical phenomenon shaped by shared history,…
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Government
Blasts Hit Near Macron’s Damascus Hotel
DID Press: Several explosive devices detonated near a hotel in Damascus as French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the Syrian capital for an official visit, according to security sources. Reuters, citing a security source, reported that the blasts occurred near…
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