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Military
Ukraine Says It Struck Russian S-400 Missile System and Defense Facilities
DID Press: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukrainian forces carried out a drone attack on Russian military targets and defense industry facilities in the Rostov region. Zelenskyy said the attack targeted the Kamensky defence industry complex, which is…
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Government
Israeli Opposition Leader Warns Netanyahu Could Use Iran Threat to Stay in Power
DID Press: Yair Golan, leader of Israel’s Democrats Party, warned on Sunday, 1 November, that Benjamin Netanyahu could use the prospect of a new military strike against Iran to maintain his hold on power amid political uncertainty following last week’s…
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Afghanistan
Kabul’s Major 500-kV Arghandi Substation Nears Completion
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water says construction of the 500-kilovolt Arghandi substation in Kabul is 97% complete. Once operational, the project is expected to help reduce power outages and strengthen the country’s electricity transmission network across 13…
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Afghanistan
Iran Orders Direct Cargo Transit Through Dogharoon Border Crossing
DID Press: Governor of Iran’s Razavi Khorasan province has ordered the implementation of a direct cargo transportation plan through the Dogharoon border crossing with Afghanistan, saying the initiative will begin next week to reduce truck delays and transit costs. Gholamhossein…
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Economy
World Bank: Poverty Rate in Pakistan Rises to 29% in 2025
DID Press: World Bank has reported that Pakistan’s poverty rate reached 29% in 2025, citing rising food prices, inflation and declining household incomes as major contributing factors. According to the bank’s latest report, increasing inflation, higher prices for essential goods,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban and Pakistani Forces Reportedly Clash Over Border Outpost
DID Press: Reports indicate that Taliban forces and Pakistani troops have clashed in the area surrounding the Torkham border crossing. According to the reports, the armed confrontation erupted over the construction of a border outpost and was still ongoing at…
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Military
Southern Lebanon Hit by Renewed Israeli Airstrikes
DID Press: Lebanese state media have reported continued Israeli air and military attacks on several areas in southern Lebanon. According to the reports, Israeli fighter jets and military forces targeted parts of the south in the latest strikes, involving air…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Crowned Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Champions After Beating Australia
DID Press: Afghanistan won the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 title after defeating Australia by four wickets in the final on Sunday, November 1. According to Ariana News, Australia batted first after winning the toss and scored 115 runs in six…
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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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Afghanistan
Moscow Format Faces Test as Afghanistan-Pakistan Rift Blocks Joint Statement
DID Press: The eighth meeting of the Moscow Format was held in Moscow on 13 Mizan 1405 (October 5, 2026), with representatives from 12 countries, including the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan, taking part. The meeting came five years after the…
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