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Economy
US, Uzbekistan Deepen Strategic Ties in Central Asia
DID Press: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov have discussed expanding strategic cooperation between the two countries, particularly in infrastructure, space technology and critical minerals. Rubio emphasised that Washington and Tashkent were seeking to…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Electronic ID Cards Ready for Collection in Mashhad
DID Press: Consulate General of Afghanistan in Mashhad has announced arrangements for applicants to collect their electronic national identity cards (e-Tazkiras). In a new notice, the consulate asked applicants to visit the identity verification centre according to the announced schedule…
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Afghanistan
Iran Calls for Railway Link from Herat to Uzbekistan’s Border
DID Press: Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development has proposed extending the railway line from Herat in western Afghanistan to the border near Termez in Uzbekistan, emphasising the importance of connecting the route to the railway networks of Central…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Red Crescent Chief Says International Aid Falls Short of Public Needs
DID Press: Shahabuddin Delawar, head of the Afghan Red Crescent Society, has criticised the limited scale of international assistance to Afghanistan, saying current support is only enough to help people survive rather than meet their broader needs. Delawar made the…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Finish as Runners-Up at 2026 Futsal Nations Cup
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national futsal team finished as runners-up at the 2026 Futsal Nations Cup in Brazil after losing 6–0 to the host nation in Sunday’s final. The match was played on October 18, 2026, at the Max Rosenmann Sports…
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Analysis
From Strait of Hormuz to EU Streets: The Global Fallout of Iran–US Confrontation
DID Press: The spread of protests across European countries, including France, Italy, Belgium and Portugal, should be examined beyond the framework of domestic issues, according to this analysis. It argues that the unrest, particularly in France, is part of the…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan, UN Call for More Humanitarian Aid for Returning Migrants
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed foreign minister and the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) have discussed expanding humanitarian assistance for returning Afghan migrants and strengthening cooperation between the country and the United Nations. Amir Khan Muttaqi,…
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Government
Yemen Conflict: Saudi Arabia on Alert as Strikes Reported in Saada and Fighting Continues in Taiz
DID Press: Reports of escalating military tensions between Yemeni forces and Saudi Arabia include warnings by Yemen’s armed forces concerning Saudi oil facilities, a reported missile strike in Najran, rising casualties from an airstrike in Saada province, and continued fighting…
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Economy
Yemen Attacks Prompt Foreign Banks and Investment Firms in Riyadh to Shift to Remote Work
DID Press: Several major international financial and investment firms have restricted employees’ in-person work in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, and allowed them to work remotely following reported missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s armed forces on King Khalid International Airport…
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Iran
Iran Win U23 Greco-Roman Wrestling Team Title in US
DID Press: Iran won the team title in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 2026 U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, United States, finishing ahead of Kazakhstan and Russia. According to United World Wrestling (UWW), Iran collected 119 points to secure…
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