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Russia Deploys ‘Orshonik’ Hypersonic Missiles to Belarus in Signal to EU
DID Press: Russia released images showing the deployment of its “Orshonik” hypersonic missile system in Belarus, signaling a boost to offensive capabilities near Europe’s borders. Analysts say the move could significantly shorten the time required for Russian strategic weapons to…
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Taliban Claims Diplomatic Gains and Broad Domestic Programs in 2025
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson of Taliban authorities, says Afghanistan achieved “significant diplomatic progress” in 2025, including expanded international engagement and recognition from Russia. Speaking on Wednesday, Mujahid said senior Taliban officials — including deputy prime ministers and cabinet ministers…
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KAbul: 2.8M Migrants Returned, Social Support Programs Expanded
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson of Taliban authorities, says more than 2.8 million Afghanistan citizens and migrants returned to the country over the past year from various states. The returns were “managed” in a way that allowed most families to…
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Afghanistan Launches Nationwide Digital Address Mapping Survey
DID Press: Taliban-run National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) has announced the launch of a nationwide field survey to develop a digital address system across accessible areas of all 34 provincial centers in Afghanistan. The project is being implemented by…
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Riyadh–Abu Dhabi Rift Widens Over Yemen Strategy
DID Press: Lebanese analyst Khalil Nasrallah says Saudi Arabia is determined to retain primary oversight of the Yemen file in Riyadh — not Abu Dhabi. The United Arab Emirates’ recent backing of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to assert control…
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Trade Suspension Hits Afghanistan Harder than Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper reports that the suspension of trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan for more than two and a half months has placed significant economic pressure on Kabul, with Afghanistan’s export losses estimated to be several times greater…
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Soleimani’s Role in Defeating ISIS: Field Realities vs. Western Narratives
DID Press: The defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria cannot be viewed merely as a limited military success. It represented the clash of two competing narratives: the field narrative, which emphasized the decisive role of General Qassem Soleimani and…
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Afghanistan Poised to Remain World’s Largest Humanitarian Crisis in 2026
DID Press: UN and its humanitarian partners warn that Afghanistan will remain one of the world’s largest and most complex humanitarian crises in 2026, as the country continues to experience severe food insecurity, climate-driven disasters, and the mass return of…
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Trump Not Reliable, Europeans Tell Zelensky
DID Press: German magazine Der Spiegel reported that an audio recording of conversations between European officials and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicates a lack of trust in U.S. President Donald Trump among Europe’s leaders. According to the report, although European…
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India Surpasses Japan to Become World’s Fourth-Largest Economy
DID Press: India has officially surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, with gross domestic product reaching USD 4.18 trillion, according to government figures and international media assessments. Analysts say India is now on track to rank third globally…
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