Security
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Afghanistan
Three Decades of Hostage-Taking Allegations Shadow Taliban’s Record
DID Press: A review of documented cases over the past three decades indicates that the Taliban and affiliated networks have been linked to the abduction or detention of at least 60 foreign nationals in Afghanistan, according to media reports and…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Warns Taliban: Cross-Border Strikes Will Continue Amid Terror Allegations
DID Press: A senior adviser to Pakistan’s prime minister has accused Afghanistan of providing safe havens for militant groups and warned that Islamabad will continue conducting strikes on targets inside Afghan territory. Rana Sanaullah said in remarks to Pakistani media…
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Afghanistan
Haqqani Meets Iran’s Ambassador in Kabul: Security, Border Cooperation Emphasized
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Interior Affairs announced that Sirajuddin Haqqani, acting Interior Minister, has met with Iran’s ambassador to Kabul, Alireza Bikdeli. During the meeting, both sides discussed security cooperation, border management, counter-narcotics efforts, and the strengthening of bilateral…
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Afghanistan
Security at the Cost of Isolation: Afghanistan’s Political Future
DID Press: The article argues that Afghanistan’s current isolation extends far beyond diplomatic non-recognition, encompassing exclusion from knowledge, global markets, and future development. It warns that a government unable to meet basic public needs—and which has sidelined half its population—may…
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Government
Israeli Military Casualties Rise in Southern Lebanon Clashes
DID Press: Israeli military says one soldier has been killed and three others injured amid ongoing clashes in southern Lebanon. According to the report, a total of 154 Israeli officers and soldiers have been wounded since last Thursday in fighting…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan in 2025: Security Marked by “Hard Stability” Amid Persistent Threats
DID Press: The year 2025 proved to be a complex period for Afghanistan’s security landscape, where relative internal stability coexisted with hidden threats, border tensions, armed group activity, and regional challenges. The Taliban government managed to maintain nationwide security control,…
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Afghanistan
China’s Strategic Calculus: Balancing Security, Economic Stakes Amid Taliban-Pakistan Tensions
DID Press: China’s apprehension over escalating tensions between the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistani forces reflects a multi-dimensional strategic calculation. Beyond economic considerations, Beijing views regional stability as essential for both its security and its substantial investment portfolio. Over recent…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Extends Vehicle Tax Breaks, Upgrades Customs Infrastructure
DID Press: Taliban government held its 16th cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, addressing key economic, security, social, and cultural matters. During the session, the cabinet decided to extend the customs duty discount for “one-key” vehicles…
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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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Afghanistan
Cross-Border Drone, Rocket Attacks Between Afghanistan and Pakistan
DID Press: Official sources in both Afghanistan and Pakistan reported reciprocal military strikes between the two countries, in what officials describe as an unprecedented escalation that has reportedly included Pakistan’s capital. According to BBC News, citing Pakistan’s Ministry of Information,…
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