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Afghanistan
Trump Claims He Could Have Won Afghanistan War in 3 Weeks
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has claimed that he could have won the war in Afghanistan within three weeks. Speaking at a campaign rally for the US midterm elections in Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday, Trump criticised his predecessors for…
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Afghanistan
RSF Names Taliban Leader and Trump Among Global Press Freedom Restrictors
DID Press: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has included Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and US President Donald Trump on its 2026 list of those restricting press freedom, criticising the suppression of independent media in Afghanistan and limits on journalists’ access to…
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Government
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate: Another US Attack on Iran Would Be “Madness”
DID Press: Mohamed ElBaradei, the former director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has warned of the consequences of a possible renewed US attack on Iran, saying such an action could come…
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Afghanistan
Refugees International Condemns US Plan to Deport Afghan Nationals
DID Press: Refugees International has expressed concern over the Trump administration’s plan to deport a number of Afghan nationals from the United States and called for the process to be halted. Yael Schacher, the organisation’s Director for the Americas and…
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Government
The Atlantic: Trump Seeks to Shift Blame for Failures in War with Iran
DID Press: US President Donald Trump is reportedly frustrated that his promises of a swift victory in the war with Iran have not materialised and is seeking to shift responsibility for the setbacks onto others, according to an article published…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Reiterate Pledge Not to Allow Attacks from Afghanistan Soil
DID Press: Taliban spokesperson has described recent remarks by the US secretary of state concerning attacks on Pakistan allegedly originating from Afghanistan territory as one-sided, saying Washington’s information was based on reports provided by Pakistan. Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the…
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Government
Iran Army: Any Renewed Attack Could Trigger a War Beyond West Asia
DID Press: Amir Mohammad Akraminia, spokesperson for Iran’s Army, has warned that any renewed US attack would be met with an immediate response on a scale broader than before. He cautioned that if a new war breaks out, the conflict…
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Government
Rezaei: Iran Will “Break America’s Horns” if War Begins
DID Press: Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has warned that Iran would deliver a forceful response against the United States if war breaks out. “Some ask why you insist on punishing the United States. Do you…
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Economy
US Accuses North Korea of Stealing $6.3B in Cryptocurrency from Binance
DID Press: US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has accused North Korea of involvement in a large-scale cyberattack targeting cryptocurrency exchange Binance. According to the agency, the attack may have resulted in losses exceeding $6.3 billion. The FBI said virtual…
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Afghanistan
US Says It Does Not Want Pakistan Targeted by Terrorism
DID Press: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged Pakistan’s concerns over terrorist attacks originating from Afghan territory, saying Washington does not want Pakistan to become a target of terrorism. Speaking on Saturday at the conclusion of the G20…
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