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SCO Summit to Convene in Bishkek Without Afghan Representation
DID Press: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit is scheduled to take place on Monday in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, with leaders of member states expected to discuss political, security and economic issues as well as major regional and international developments. Russian President…
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Mirziyoyev: Uzbekistan Will Continue Its ‘Constructive’ Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has described Afghanistan as a “close neighbor” and reaffirmed Tashkent’s commitment to continuing what he called a “constructive and resolute” policy toward Kabul. Speaking at celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence, Mirziyoyev…
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Erdogan: Israel Has Become Addicted to War
DID Press: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sharply criticized Israel’s policies, saying its current government has become “addicted” to war and does not hesitate to take provocative actions that undermine regional stability and security. Erdogan said Muslim countries should…
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Secret Taliban Delegation Visits Germany Over Afghan Migrant Returns
DID Press: A three-member Taliban delegation has reportedly traveled to Germany in an unannounced visit aimed at laying the technical groundwork for the return of more Afghan migrants to Afghanistan, according to German broadcaster NDR. The delegation reportedly traveled to…
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Taliban Announces Plans to Quadruple Afghanistan’s Railway Network
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Works, led by the Taliban, says more than 1,500 km of new railway lines will be built across the country to expand the rail network and increase Afghanistan’s capacity for regional trade and transit.…
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Mujahid: Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey Military Pact Poses No Threat
DID Press: Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has said a military pact involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey does not pose a threat to the Taliban government, describing the cooperation as part of relations among Muslim countries. Speaking to an Indian…
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Pakistan Warns India Against Using Shared Waters as Political Leverage
DID Press: Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has warned that any attempt by India to deny Pakistan access to waters allocated under the Indus Waters Treaty could have profound consequences for regional peace and security. Speaking…
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New Restrictions Reported on Property Transactions of Shiite, Alawite Syrians
DID Press: Reports emerging from Syria indicate that new restrictions have affected the buying, selling and mortgaging of properties owned by Shiite citizens and some retired Alawite military personnel. According to the reports, regulations and administrative procedures related to obtaining…
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Modi Arrives in Tashkent to Strengthen India-Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership
DID Press: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for Tashkent on a state visit to Uzbekistan, where he is scheduled to hold talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev aimed at further strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries. The…
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Russia Proposes Special Economic Zone at Afghanistan’s Hairatan Port
DID Press: Russia has proposed establishing a special economic zone at Afghanistan’s Hairatan port to support agricultural processing, trade and broader economic activity. Dmitry Zhirnov raised the proposal during a meeting with the head of the Taliban-run General Directorate of…
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