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Afghanistan
Khalilzad: Washington Has No Plans to Retake Bagram
DID Press: Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. envoy on Afghanistan peace process, dismissed speculation about a possible American return to Bagram air base, saying Washington has no intention of reclaiming the facility. His remarks stand in sharp contrast to recent statements…
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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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Government
Following Washington, Trump to Deploy National Guard to Chicago
DID Press: U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, following their recent deployment to Washington, D.C. New York will be the next city targeted in his initiative to curb crime, he added. Earlier, Trump…
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Afghanistan
Caretaker Government Urges US to Hand Over Afghanistan’s Embassy in Washington
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, caretaker government spokesman, announced that during direct talks with U.S. officials, they requested the transfer of Afghanistan’s embassy in Washington and the formal recognition of their government. “We are in regular contact with the United States;…
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Economy & Development
India Halts US Arms Purchase Over Tariff Dispute
DID Press: Indian government suspended the purchase of weapons and military aircraft from Washington following the United States’ decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on certain Indian exports. According to sources, New Delhi also canceled a planned visit by…
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News
Washington to Host Pakistan’s Army Chief
DIDPress: Pakistan’s Army Chief is set to visit Washington for high-level meetings with U.S. officials to discuss key security, political, and economic issues. Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan, announced that General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army…
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News
Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Killed in Washington Shooting
DIDPress: Two employees of the Israeli embassy were killed in a targeted shooting near the Jewish Museum in Washington. Two Israeli embassy staff members were killed in a targeted shooting near the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The attacker, shouting…
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Afghanistan
President Ghani Left Kabul for Washington
President Ashraf Ghani, heading a high-level delegation, left Kabul on Wednesday evening for a two-day official visit to the US, says the presidential palace in a statement
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Afghanistan
Future of Afghan Peace Process
The Biden administration would likely try to extend the troops’ withdrawal deadline with the Taliban as many of the provisions of the agreement remain unfulfilled by the parties due to the delay in the intra-Afghan talks output.
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