Diplomacy
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Government
Turkey Urges Iran and US to Resume Diplomatic Talks
DID Press: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called for the resumption of diplomacy between Iran and the United States, warning that continued tensions between the two sides could threaten regional stability and security. Speaking to Qatar’s television network during…
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Government
The Nation: Trump Can’t Admit That He Lost the Iran War
DID Press: The Nation has argued that US President Donald Trump is unwilling to acknowledge failure in the conflict with Iran, warning that the fighting risks continuing because of his refusal to accept strategic setbacks. In an analysis, the American…
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Election
China Rejects Trump’s 2020 Election Interference Allegations
DID Press: China has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed allegations that Beijing interfered in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, describing the claims as “completely fabricated and groundless.” Lin Jian, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Beijing has…
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Children
Lavrov Challenges Arab States Over Silence on US, Israeli Strikes on Iran
DID Press: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov challenged Arab countries over their response to the conflict with Iran, asking whether they had condemned what he described as US and Israeli attacks on a school in Iran that killed 170 students.…
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Government
US Permanently Closes Consulate in Peshawar
DID Press: United States has permanently closed its consulate in Peshawar, transferring all diplomatic and consular responsibilities for Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to the US Embassy in Islamabad, in a move previously attributed to security concerns and cost-saving measures. The…
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Afghanistan
UN Appoints Rabab Fatima as New Afghanistan Envoy
DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed veteran Bangladeshi diplomat Rabab Fatima as his Special Representative for Afghanistan and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Fatima succeeds Roza Otunbayeva, the Kyrgyz diplomat who led UNAMA…
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Afghanistan
Muttaqi Meets Qatari Leaders During Doha Visit
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting foreign minister of the Taliban administration, met senior Qatari leaders during a visit to Doha, where he conveyed condolences over the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. According to Hafiz Zia Ahmad…
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Afghanistan
EU, Kabul Reach Deal on Accepting Taliban Diplomats
DID Press: Sources close to the Taliban say several European countries have reached an understanding with the group’s authorities to accept diplomats nominated by the Taliban. If officially confirmed, the move could signal a new phase of diplomatic engagement between…
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Government
Russia Warns Over Escalating Iran-US Conflict
DID Press: Russia has expressed deep concern over the renewed military confrontation involving Iran and the United States, calling on all sides to return to constructive dialogue to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region. The statement was issued…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Absence at Qatar Emir’s Funeral Raises Questions
DID Press: The absence of senior Taliban officials from the funeral ceremony of Qatar’s former Emir has drawn attention from observers, given Doha’s long-standing role as a key diplomatic partner and host for the Taliban in recent years. Reports indicate…
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