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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Sign $210M Trade Deals
DID Press: Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have signed trade and investment agreements worth $210 million during a visit by a 100-member Afghan business delegation to Uzbekistan’s Namangan region, officials said. According to the Taliban-run Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, the…
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Iran–US Talks Advance as “Agreement Possible Within Hours”
DID Press: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suggested that “good news” regarding a potential agreement with Iran could be announced within hours, with officials describing the deal as one that could effectively end the conflict in the Middle…
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Western Media Hegemony Erodes as Gulf Networks Gain Global Reach
DID Press: The so-called “2026 war” has marked a turning point in global media influence, accelerating the rise of Gulf-based networks and eroding the long-standing dominance of Western outlets in shaping international conflict narratives. A report by the think tank…
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Rubio’s India Visit Tests Washington’s Response to New Delhi’s Strategic Autonomy
DID Press: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India comes amid increasingly complex tensions in bilateral relations, as New Delhi pursues a policy of strategic autonomy—simultaneously engaging with both the Quad and BRICS frameworks. The visit is widely…
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Kuwait Faces Unprecedented Crisis as Oil Exports Stop
DID Press: A report by The Wall Street Journal says Kuwait is facing its most severe crisis in decades following a regional conflict that has disrupted oil production, damaged infrastructure, and strained basic supply chains. According to the report, oil…
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UNICEF Seeks $520M to Support Returning Afghan Migrants
DID Press: UNICEF has requested $520 million in international assistance to respond to the growing needs of returning Afghan migrants, according to officials in Afghanistan. The announcement followed a meeting between UNICEF’s representative in Afghanistan, Tajudeen Oyewale, and Qari Din…
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UN Official: Muslims in Russia Face Better Conditions Than in EU, US
DID Press: Miguel Ángel Moratinos, former UN under-secretary-general and current high representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, has praised the condition of Muslims in Russia, saying their situation is “much better” than in Europe and the United States.…
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Suicide Bombing Near Railway Facility in Quetta Kills 30, Injures 70
DID Press: A powerful suicide bombing struck near a security facility adjacent to the railway station in Quetta city on Sunday morning, killing at least 30 people and injuring 70 others, according to local authorities. Health officials in Pakistan’s southwestern…
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Iran, US Near Framework Deal; Focus on Ending Conflicts and Reopening Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Tehran and Washington, with Pakistan mediation, are on the verge of announcing a “framework agreement” aimed at ending conflicts across multiple fronts. According to these reports, the proposed arrangement includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the…
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Kazakhstan Grain Exports to Afghanistan More Than Double
DID Press: Kazakhstan has recorded a sharp increase in grain exports to Afghanistan, with shipments more than doubling compared to the previous year, according to Kazakhstan Railways. Official figures released by Kazakh media show the country’s total grain exports rose…
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