Security
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Afghanistan
Poll Finds Economy, Employment as Top Priorities in Caretaker Government’s Five-Year Strategy
In a new poll, DID Press asked about the most important priority of the Taliban caretaker government’s next five-year strategy. The results indicate that the majority consider economic development and employment opportunities as key priorities. According to the survey data:60…
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Government
TTP Orders Attacks on Homes of Security Personnel
DID Press: Tahrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) instructed its fighters to target homes of military personnel and security officials across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. TTP spokesperson Mohammad Khurasani said in a statement that in recent days, the Pakistani army and police had demolished the…
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Afghanistan
Airstrikes on Nangarhar Leave Multiple Casualties
DID Press: Khost and Nangarhar provinces were hit by drone strikes, resulting in multiple casualties, according to local sources. Nangarhar provincial media office reported that two airstrikes were carried out last night in Shinwari district, injuring four children and one…
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Afghanistan
Acting Defense Minister Mujahid Urges De-escalation with Pakistan
DID Press: Acting Defense Minister Mullah Yaqoob Mujahid underlined that continued tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan are detrimental to both countries, urging constructive solutions to de-escalate the situation and restore normal neighborly relations. Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Acting Defense Minister, said…
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Government
China to Showcase Missiles Capable of Reaching US
DID Press: According to Bloomberg, China plans to showcase some of its most advanced strategic weapons during its military parade scheduled for September 3, including missiles capable of striking U.S. territory. Satellite imagery analysis indicates that Beijing has prepared several…
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Afghan military
Clash on Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Leaves One Dead, Four Wounded
DID Press: An armed clash between Taliban administration forces and Tajik border guards in Afghanistan’s northern Badakhshan province left one fighter dead and four others wounded, said local sources on Wednesday. The confrontation took place two days ago in the…
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Afghanistan
Security in Afghanistan Has Taken a Positive Path, says Japanese Ambassador
DID Press: Japanese Ambassador to Kabul, in a meeting with the caretaker Minister of the Interior, has assessed the progress made in the areas of security and development in Afghanistan as positive. Takayoshi Koromaya, the Japanese Ambassador to Kabul, held…
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Afghanistan
US and Pakistani Citizens Banned from Wakhan Corridor
DID Press: Afghanistan caretaker government banned the entry of U.S. and Pakistani citizens into the Wakhan Corridor – a remote northeastern region of Afghanistan bordering China. Authorities cited growing security concerns and escalating tensions with Pakistan as key reasons behind…
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Military
Israel’s Attack on Yemen Violates Sovereignty of All Arab Nations
DID Press: Palestinian movement Hamas appreciated Yemen’s Ansarullah for its “brave actions” against Israel and called on all Arab and Islamic countries to support Yemen against Israel attack. In a statement, Hamas leadership said: “Israel’s aggression against Yemen is a…
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Afghan military
Former US Diplomat Claims Taliban, Washington Engaged in Covert Cooperation against ISIS-K
DID Press: A former U.S. national security advisor claimed Afghanistan’s caretaker government has collaborated with Washington in combating certain terrorist groups. Sebastian Gorka, former US Deputy National Security Advisor and a senior counterterrorism expert, recently revealed that Taliban have, on…
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