Political
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Afghanistan
UNSC Holds Special Session on Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations Security Council will convene a special meeting today, Monday, March 9, to review the latest political, security, and humanitarian developments in Afghanistan. According to the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the session will begin at…
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Government
Ideological Rift in Persian Gulf: UAE Figure Launches Blunt Critique of Wahhabism
DID Press: Tensions between Saudi Arabia and UAE—previously visible across political, military, and economic arenas—have taken on an ideological dimension following sharp criticism of Wahhabism by a figure close to the UAE leadership. Abdulkhaleq Abdullah, a political scientist and informal…
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Analysis
Freedom and Independence: From Limit of Thought to Fate of Nations
DID Press: Freedom and independence are among the most fundamental concepts shaping the destiny of nations, consistently at the center of intellectual, political, and civilizational struggles. Although often mentioned together, these terms have not held identical meanings across different societies—a…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan-Taliban Relations at Crossroads: Diplomacy Continues amid Deepening Border Tensions
DID Press: Relations between Pakistan and Taliban-led government in Afghanistan have entered a critical phase, marked by mutual mistrust and border security concerns, even as diplomatic channels remain open. Islamabad has repeatedly expressed concern over anti-Pakistan armed groups operating from…
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Afghanistan
Kabul, Tashkent Push for Stronger Political and Economic Ties
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, Foreign minister of the Taliban government, met with Jolan Wahabov, head of the Central Asia International Institute and advisor to the deputy president of Uzbekistan, to emphasize expanding political, economic, and regional cooperation between the…
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Economy
Washington Post Announces Major Layoffs amid Political, Economic Pressures
DID Press: Washington Post, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced a sweeping and “painful” restructuring on Wednesday that includes large-scale layoffs, a move executives say is necessary to secure the newspaper’s future. Executive Editor Matt Murray said the newsroom…
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Government
Poll: Why Trump Backed Down from Military Action Against Iran
DID Press: A recent survey by DID News Agency reveals that public opinion attributes Donald Trump’s retreat from military action against Iran to a combination of security, political, and strategic factors. The data provides a multifaceted view of the behind-the-scenes…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Slips Into Silence as Free Media Disappears
DID Press: Afghanistan is facing a deepening but often overlooked crisis: the gradual collapse of independent media and silencing of journalistic space. As political, economic and humanitarian challenges persist, the absence of free media has left society without meaningful access…
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Development
Maduro Meets Chinese Delegation in Caracas to Strengthen Strategic Ties
DID Press: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro met with a special delegation from the People’s Republic of China, led by Qiu Xiaoqi, at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas. The Chinese envoy arrived in Caracas on Saturday, 3 Jan., to hold talks…
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Afghanistan
Durrani Urges Softer Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: Former Pakistani special envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani called on Islamabad to adopt a softer, more pragmatic approach toward Kabul, stressing that Afghanistan is a “brother nation” facing profound difficulties and needs engagement rather than pressure. In a…
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