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Taliban Absence at Qatar Emir’s Funeral Raises Questions
DID Press: The absence of senior Taliban officials from the funeral ceremony of Qatar’s former Emir has drawn attention from observers, given Doha’s long-standing role as a key diplomatic partner and host for the Taliban in recent years. Reports indicate…
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Iran Expands Strikes on US Bases Across Gulf Region
DID Press: Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting US military facilities in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, marking a major escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Tehran and Washington. Iranian military statements described the attacks…
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Russian Senator: US Lacks Ability to Defeat Iran in War
DID Press: Russian Senator Alexey Pushkov has claimed that the United States does not have the ability to achieve victory in a potential war with Iran, citing Washington’s previous military experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. Pushkov, chairman of the Federation…
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Kazakhstan to Import Metallurgical Raw Materials From Afghanistan
DID Press: Kazakhstan will begin importing metallurgical raw materials from Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan to ensure a stable supply for its metal production industry, according to Yersayin Nagaspayev, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Industry and Construction. Nagaspayev said the move is aimed at…
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Afghanistan, Russia and Kazakhstan Sign $446.6M Trade Agreements
DID Press: Companies from Afghanistan, Russia’s Dagestan and Tyumen regions, and Kazakhstan have signed trade and investment agreements worth 446.6 million Afghanis to expand economic cooperation during business-to-business (B2B) meetings hosted by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment. According…
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US Reaffirms Support for Saudi Arabia as Harakat al-Nujaba Backs Ansarullah
DID Press: The United States has reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia following escalating tensions between Riyadh and Ansarullah in Yemen, while Iraq’s Harakat al-Nujaba announced it stands alongside Ansarullah, underscoring deepening regional divisions over the conflict. According to the…
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Water Crisis Deepens in Gaza as War Leaves Drinking Water Scarce
DID Press: Access to safe drinking water has become one of the most urgent humanitarian challenges in the Gaza Strip, where residents are forced to navigate dangerous, rubble-strewn streets and wait for hours to secure daily water supplies amid widespread…
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Brent Oil Surpasses $86 Amid Supply Fears and Rising Geopolitical Tensions
DID Press: The price of Brent crude oil has climbed above $86 per barrel for the first time since June 12, as growing concerns over global supply disruptions and escalating geopolitical tensions push energy markets into renewed uncertainty. Brent crude,…
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US Strike on Chabahar Port Raises New Risks for Afghanistan’s Trade
DID Press: Damage to infrastructure at Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port following reported US strikes has heightened concerns over Afghanistan’s access to regional trade routes, with analysts warning that prolonged disruption could affect the country’s foreign trade. According to reports, the…
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Axios: US Approved Saudi Airstrike on Sanaa Airport
DID Press: Saudi Arabia’s airstrike on Yemen’s Sanaa International Airport was carried out with prior knowledge and approval from the United States, according to a report by Axios citing informed sources. The US news outlet reported that Washington was briefed…
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