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Foreign Investment in Pakistan Plunges 41%
DID Press: According to the State Bank of Pakistan, foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan fell 41% year-on-year to $981 million in the first seven months of the current fiscal year, reflecting a sharp erosion of investor confidence amid rising…
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UN Chief Warns Against AI Monopoly by Billionaires at Global Summit in India
DID Press: World political leaders and tech experts gathered in New Delhi, India’s capital, for the global AI summit to shape the future of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence. Antonio Guterres warned that the future of AI should not be dictated…
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Pravda: Afghanistan Remains Growing Hub of Extremism and Cross-Border Threats
DID Press: Russian newspaper Pravda reported that Afghanistan, following the withdrawal of foreign forces in 2021, continues to serve as a base for extremist groups. Contrary to Taliban claims of full security, the country has been described as a “time…
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US Host Says Israel Questioned His Team at Ben Gurion Airport
DID Press: American commentator and podcaster Tucker Carlson claimed Israeli security officials detained and questioned his team at Ben Gurion Airport after he traveled there to conduct an interview with U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee. Carlson said security personnel confiscated his…
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$205m Uzbekistan–Afghanistan Trade Deals Sealed in Mazar-e-Sharif
DID Press: Entrepreneurs from Uzbekistan and Afghanistan reached preliminary agreements worth $205 million during a joint business forum in Mazar-e-Sharif, aimed at expanding economic cooperation and boosting bilateral trade. The event was organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
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Iran Announces Missile Launch Plan, Joint Naval Drill with Russia
DID Press: Iran has issued an aviation notice (NOTAM) announcing a missile launch event on Thursday from 03:30 to 13:30 GMT in designated areas of the country’s south. Earlier this week, Iran conducted military drills in the Strait of Hormuz.…
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Russia Warns Any New Strike on Iran to Trigger Global Fallout
DID Press: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in an interview with Al Arabiya, warned that any new attack on Iran could have adverse consequences for global security and regional stability. Lavrov said further strikes on Iran would carry severe repercussions,…
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Pakistan Alleges India–Kabul Alignment Against Islamabad
DID Press: Pakistan’s defense minister alleged that New Delhi and Kabul are aligned in efforts to undermine Islamabad, warning that Pakistan would not hesitate to carry out new strikes against Afghanistan if insecurity persists. “Almost all branches of terrorism” are…
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Kazakhstan Highlights Afghanistan’s Strategic Role as Transit Route to Indian Ports
DID Press: Kazakhstan’s special envoy for Afghanistan underscored the strategic and substantive importance of Central Asian meetings focused on coordinating regional positions toward Afghanistan, stressing the need for a unified approach. Yerkin Tokumov said these gatherings aim to help Central…
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China–Pakistan Push to Legitimize Taliban Through Security Pressure, Economic Incentives
DID Press: China and Pakistan are pursuing a coordinated approach that combines security pressure with economic incentives in an effort to curb militant threats while facilitating the international legitimization of the Taliban, according to regional assessments. Beijing and Islamabad recently…
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