Diplomacy
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Afghanistan
UN: No Process Underway to Transfer Afghanistan’s Seat to Taliban
DID Press: United Nations has said that no process is currently underway to transfer Afghanistan’s seat at the organization to the Taliban administration, stressing that any decision on recognition and representation rests with member states. Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for…
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Government
US to Close Five Diplomatic Missions Abroad
DID Press: United States has informed Congress of its decision to close five diplomatic missions overseas as part of a broader effort to streamline its global diplomatic footprint, according to sources cited by Reuters. The planned closures include US diplomatic…
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Government
Trump Faces Strategic Deadlock as Allies Split Over Iran Policy
DID Press: US President Donald Trump is facing growing strategic pressure over Iran as key regional allies diverge on how Washington should respond to the ongoing conflict, according to a report by CNN. CNN reported that Trump has sought in…
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Government
Iraq Pledges to Prevent Attacks on Neighbors from Its Territory
DID Press: Iraq’s prime minister has pledged that the country will not allow its territory to be used as a launch point for attacks or threats against neighboring states, ordering the formation of a joint security committee to prevent any…
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Afghanistan
China, Türkiye Discuss Afghanistan Reconstruction and Regional Stability
DID Press: China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong said he held talks with Cihad Erginay on peaceful reconstruction in Afghanistan, regional security and efforts to strengthen stability. Xiaoyong wrote on X that the meeting was held in Ankara in…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Recalls Kabul Envoy for Security Consultations
DID Press: Pakistan has recalled its ambassador to Kabul for security consultations, according to a report by The Nation, as Islamabad assesses recent political and security developments in Afghanistan, including the latest fighting in Badakhshan and its potential implications for…
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Government
Iraq Condemns US-Saudi Strikes, Approves New Security Measures
DID Press: Iraq’s National Security Council has condemned reported U.S. and Saudi military strikes on Iraqi territory and approved a comprehensive security plan aimed at preventing the country’s territory from being used to threaten neighboring states. According to official reports,…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan Move to Deepen Political and Trade Ties
DID Press: Taliban and Kyrgyz officials have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral political, economic and transit cooperation during high-level talks in Bishkek, as both sides seek closer regional engagement. According to the Taliban embassy in Bishkek, Dr. Abdul Hai…
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Afghanistan
135 Pakistani Medical Students Return Home From Afghanistan
DID Press: 135 Pakistani medical students who had remained stranded in Afghanistan for nearly nine months have returned to Pakistan through the Torkham border crossing following diplomatic efforts and coordination between Pakistan’s consulate in Jalalabad and the Taliban’s Ministry of…
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Government
US, France Clash at UN Security Council Over Rights Chief
DID Press: Diplomatic tensions between the United States and France escalated at the UN Security Council following a dispute over the reappointment of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, highlighting growing divisions between the two allies on human…
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