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Afghanistan
China Urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to Strengthen Ties
DID Press: China has called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to improve their bilateral relations and cooperate to maintain regional peace and stability, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday. In a press briefing, spokesperson Guo Jiaken…
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Election
Iraq Counts Votes in High-Stakes Election; Over 20M Cast Ballots
DID Press: Iraq’s sixth parliamentary elections since the fall of Saddam Hussein were held under highly sensitive conditions, with more than 20 million eligible voters participating. The elections are seen not only as shaping Baghdad’s political future but also as…
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Afghanistan
FIFA Opens Technical Door to Afghanistan
DID Press: In a historic development, the President of the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) has been appointed as a member of FIFA’s Technical and Development Committee. The AFF announced that Mohammad Yousuf Kargar has been selected by the global football…
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Government
Netanyahu Ally Resigns, Criticizes October 7 Attack
DID Press: Ron Dermer, Israel’s Minister of Strategic Affairs and one of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s closest allies, resigned from his post on Tuesday. According to Ynet News, Dermer wrote to Netanyahu that when he was sworn in as minister,…
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Government
Colombia Suspends Intelligence Cooperation with US Over Caribbean Drug Operations
DID Press: Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the suspension of intelligence cooperation with U.S. agencies following recent American attacks on drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean, describing the operations as inconsistent with human rights principles. In a post on social…
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Afghanistan
Durand Line: 130-Year-Old Border Still Shaping South Asia’s Politics and Security
The Durand Line, signed on November 12, 1893, between Amir Abdul Rahman Khan of Afghanistan and Sir Henry Mortimer Durand of the British Empire, remains one of South Asia’s most enduring and controversial borders. Intended to define spheres of influence…
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Afghanistan
Polio Transmission Risk Persists in Afghanistan, WHO Warns
DID Press: World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the risk of polio transmission in Afghanistan remains, despite nationwide vaccination efforts. In its latest report, the WHO said the poliovirus continues to circulate in parts of the country, particularly in the…
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Afghanistan
Balochistan Minister Welcomes Possible Halt of Afghanistan–Pakistan Trade
DID Press: Balochistan’s Information Minister Jan Achakzai said Pakistan could benefit if the Taliban government in Afghanistan halts transit trade with Islamabad, arguing the move would help curb smuggling, ease the dollar shortage, and prevent the inflow of terrorism. In…
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Government
Macron Warns Israel: West Bank Annexation ‘Red Line’ for Europe
DID Press: French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday that any Israeli plan to annex parts or all of the occupied West Bank would cross a “red line” for Europe and trigger a strong response from the European Union. Speaking…
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Afghanistan
Torkham Border Closure Causes $4.5B Loss for Kabul, Islamabad
DID Press: The month-long closure of Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan has caused trade losses exceeding $4.5 billion, according to official sources, who warn that the ongoing stalemate is inflicting irreparable damage on both economies and eroding Pakistan’s…
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