Afghanistan
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Astrakhan: New Gateway for Afghanistan Transit to Russia, Region
DID Press: Russia’s southern Astrakhan province is seeking to become a key transit hub for Afghanistan’s import and export goods. Ilya Volinsky, Deputy Governor and Head of the Government of Astrakhan province, said in a meeting with Gul Hassan Hassan,…
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Chabahar Emerges as New Economic Bridge Between Kabul-New Delhi
DID Press: Recent visits by Taliban officials to India have opened a new chapter in Afghanistan–India economic relations, shifting focus from overland trade routes via Pakistan toward leveraging the Iranian port of Chabahar Port and direct air links. According to…
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Russia Expands Ties with Taliban Despite Lack of Intl. Recognition
DID Press: Kremlin has announced that Russia is advancing and expanding its cooperation with Afghanistan, despite the Taliban’s government in Kabul remaining unrecognized internationally. Areas of focus include agriculture, livestock, and water resource management. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Indian…
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Taliban Approves 11 Infrastructure Projects Worth 1.5B Afghanis
DID Press: In a meeting of the National Procurement Commission chaired by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, the Taliban administration approved 11 infrastructure and service projects valued at 1.538 billion Afghanis. The projects include the…
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UNESCO, EU Launch Literacy and Livelihood Program in Afghanistan
DID Press: EU, in partnership with UNESCO, launched a new initiative worth €4.7 million aimed at enhancing literacy and economic resilience in Afghanistan. The program will provide basic literacy, numeracy, and livelihood training — including tailoring, poultry farming, and agriculture…
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Taliban-Pakistan Tensions Rise as India Seeking Larger Role in Kabul
DID Press: Amid escalating border clashes and mounting accusations from Islamabad toward both Kabul and New Delhi, the longstanding competition between India and Pakistan for influence in Afghanistan has entered a new phase. India is reportedly seeking to leverage the…
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Taliban Backs Continued Closure of Afghanistan–Pakistan Border
DID Press: Taliban Minister of Energy and Water, Abdul Latif Mansoor, has voiced support for keeping the Afghanistan-Pakistan border closed, despite Islamabad’s push to reopen crossings for the Pakistani fruit export season. Writing on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, Mansoor…
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US Begins Review of Afghan Arrivals Following 2021 Withdrawal
DID Press: US government launched a comprehensive review of Afghan nationals who entered the country after the August 2021 withdrawal, In response to a fatal shooting in Washington, D.C. The administration says that those deemed a security threat may face…
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Taliban, Tajikistan FMs Hold Call after Drone Attack
DID Press: Taliban and Tajikistan Foreign Ministers (FMs) held a telephone conversation following a deadly drone attack targeting Chinese workers along the Tajikistan–Afghanistan border. The two sides emphasized strengthening political and security cooperation, warning that certain groups are attempting to…
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UNSC to Discuss Afghanistan Humanitarian and Political Crisis
DID Press: UN Security Council will once again review the situation in Afghanistan during its upcoming quarterly session, focusing on the country’s humanitarian crisis, political instability, and security challenges. According to an official statement, Georgette Gagnon, Deputy Political Officer of…
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