Diplomacy
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Afghanistan
Khalilzad: Kabul Prepared to Provide Written Security Assurances to Pakistan
DID Press: Former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, has said Afghan authorities are prepared to provide written security guarantees to Pakistan, urging greater clarity regarding Islamabad’s security demands from the Taliban administration. In a statement addressing recent…
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Government
Qatari Media: Trump Shifted from Threats Against Iran to Pragmatic Engagement
DID Press: A Qatari media outlet has highlighted what it describes as a significant shift in U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach toward Iran, arguing that his stance has evolved from threats and pressure to a more pragmatic acknowledgment of new…
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Afghanistan
EU Lawmaker: Taliban Aim to Gain Legitimacy via Brussels Talks
DID Press: Member of the European Parliament Hanna Neumann has criticized plans by the European Union to host representatives of the Taliban in Brussels, arguing that the group is seeking international legitimacy through such engagements. Neumann said that if discussions…
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Government
Islamabad Claims Key Diplomatic Role in Iran–US Agreement
DID Press: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the recent agreement between Iran and the United States as a major diplomatic breakthrough, stating that Pakistan’s mediation efforts have strengthened its international standing. Speaking in the National Assembly, Sharif said Islamabad…
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Afghanistan
Khalilzad Warns of Renewed Rise in Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions
DID Press: Former US diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad has warned of escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan following a statement by the Taliban’s Defense Ministry claiming it had targeted Islamic State (ISIS) positions and Pakistani intelligence-linked networks across the Durand Line.…
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Government
EU Urges Dialogue With Israel While Rejecting Settlement Policy
DID Press: Kaja Kallas has reiterated that the European Union considers the two-state solution the only viable path toward peace in the Middle East, while reaffirming its position against Israeli settlement expansion. In a message addressed to Gideon Sa’ar, Kallas…
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Government
Iran’s Missile Capabilities Become Focus of Debate After New Agreement
DID Press: Mark Rutte has described the reported end-of-war understanding between Iran and the United States as a positive step toward regional stability, while differing Western interpretations have emerged regarding the agreement’s implications for Iran’s missile program. According to reports,…
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Analysis
Post-War Agreement Signals Shift in Regional Power Dynamics
DID Press: The publication of the reported post-war agreement between the United States and Iran has sparked debate among political observers, with some analysts arguing that its significance lies not only in its provisions but also in the strategic circumstances…
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Election
Lula Tells Trump to Stay Out of Brazil’s Elections
DID Press: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has warned that the United States should not interfere in Brazil’s upcoming presidential election, scheduled for October, amid renewed political tensions following the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains. Lula made the remarks after meeting…
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Analysis
Israel’s Absence in Draft Agreement Signals Shift in Regional Security Balance
DID Press: A newly published draft of a US–Iran understanding has drawn analytical attention for what it does not include as much as what it does. According to the analysis, the name of Lebanon appears multiple times in the first…
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