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Taliban FM Asserts Afghanistan’s Independent Foreign Policy
DID Press: Taliban government’s FM underlined that Kabul manages its foreign relations independently and does not heed Pakistan’s warnings. Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting Foreign Minister, emphasized that Afghanistan’s foreign policy is determined by Kabul itself and no country has the…
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Israel, Lebanon Enter Direct Negotiations amid Recent Escalations
DID Press: Israel and Lebanon have held direct talks, convened under U.S. mediation following the assassination of a senior Hezbollah commander two weeks ago, For the first time in decades. The meeting — held Wednesday (Dec. 3) in the border…
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Putin Begins India Visit for High-Level Talks, Major Bilateral Agreements
DID Press: Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a two-day official visit to India, which the Kremlin describes as being of “special importance.” The trip will feature some of the most extensive talks between the two countries’ leadership, covering political,…
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US Media Warns: TTP’s Expansion from Afghanistan Triggers Regional Security Alarm
DID Press: An American analytical outlet has warned in a new report that Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), by relying on sanctuaries in Afghanistan and recruiting foreign nationals, is transforming into a transnational actor with serious security implications for the region. According…
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Rising Tajikistan–Afghanistan Border Tensions Expose Central Asia’s New Geopolitical Fragility
DID Press: Increasing targeted attacks along the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border, the growing activity of smuggling networks, and Russia’s renewed security involvement have pushed Central Asia into a sensitive geopolitical phase—one in which security has become the driving force behind economic and…
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Yemen Frees Crew of ‘Eternity C’ Vessel
DID Press: Yemen has announced the release of the crew of the vessel Eternity C, which was struck on 7 July 2025 as part of the country’s naval operations against Israel in the Red Sea. The release was carried out…
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Afghanistan, Pakistan Agree to Maintain Truce
DID Press: In latest effort to reduce tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, officials from both countries met in Saudi Arabia and agreed to maintain the existing ceasefire. Three Afghan officials and two Pakistani officials, one of whom is based in…
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Taliban Receives New Qatari Ambassador, Pledges Stronger Cooperation
DID Press: Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, PM of the Taliban government, formally received the credentials of Murad bin Ali Al-Kashouti, Qatar’s Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Afghanistan, in an official ceremony, with both sides emphasizing strengthening relations and future cooperation…
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Macron Arrives in Beijing for High-Level Talks with Xi Jinping
DID Press: At the invitation of Xi Jinping, President of China, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing today, Wednesday (Dec. 3), for an official visit. This marks his fourth official trip to China and comes in response to Xi’s…
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Russia Signals Strategic, Security-Focused Engagement with Taliban
DID Press: Kremlin emphasized that Russia’s decision to deepen ties with the Taliban is driven less by political alignment and more by the need to manage potential security threats in its southern neighborhood. Moscow is concerned about rising extremist activity,…
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