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400 Afghan Prisoners Transferred from Iran to Afghanistan
DIDPress: Officials from Afghanistan’s Prison Administration announced that hundreds of Afghan nationals imprisoned in Iran have been transferred back to Afghanistan over the past year. Mohammad Nasim Lalahand, spokesperson for the Prison Administration, said that more than 400 Afghan prisoners…
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Washington to Host Pakistan’s Army Chief
DIDPress: Pakistan’s Army Chief is set to visit Washington for high-level meetings with U.S. officials to discuss key security, political, and economic issues. Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan, announced that General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army…
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Uzbekistan’s Connectivity Approach: Will India Reconnect with Central Asia?
DIDPress: Diplomat magazine recently argued that despite India’s position as the largest economy in South Asia, its limited presence at the Termez Dialogue has raised questions about its commitment to “Connect Central Asia” policy. For years, connecting Central and South…
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Bilawal Bhutto Criticizes U.S Hasty Withdrawal from Afghanistan
DIDPress: During his visit to the United States, leader of Pakistan’s People’s Party (PPP) criticized the manner of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, warning of the threats posed by abandoned military equipment in the country. The PPP chairman Bilawal…
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Israeli Military Seizes “Madeleine” in International Waters
Didpress: The Israeli military intercepted and seized the humanitarian aid ship Madeleine in international waters in the early hours of Monday, June 9. The vessel had departed from the port of Catania on the Italian island of Sicily and was…
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China’s Growing Influence
Didpress: Pakistan Today newspaper reported that China, in line with its principles of multilateralism and win-win development, once again helped promote peace and regional connectivity by bringing Islamabad and Kabul to the negotiating table. Following the clashes between Pakistan and…
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Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Expanding Health Cooperation
Didpress: Noor Jalal Jalali, the interim government’s Minister of Public Health, arrived in Iran to strengthen health sector cooperation, announced embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Afghanistan. According to the statement, the visit is part of broader efforts…
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Iran: Numerous Strategic Documents Obtained from US, Europe, Other Countries
Didpress: The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Minister of Intelligence announced the country’s security and intelligence agencies have obtained a vast amount of strategic, operational, and scientific documents belonging to the Israeli regime. “In addition to information related to the Israeli…
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2 Dead and Dozens Sick; Humanitarian Crisis at the Afghanistan-Pakistan Border
DIDPress: Local sources report a humanitarian crisis at the Chaman-Spīn Bōldak border crossing. Following an intense heatwave and severe overcrowding at the Chaman-Spīn Bōldak border, two travelers have died, and numerous women and children have fallen ill due to deteriorating…
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Iran Invests $5 Billion in Afghanistan’s Iron Mines
DIDPress: Beginning fresh negotiations with Afghanistan’s interim government, Iran is seeking to import large quantities of iron ore from the country and make multi-billion dollar investments in Afghanistan’s mining sector. Mohammad Atabak, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Industry, Mines, and Trade,…
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