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China, Taliban Discuss Urumqi Dialogue Process in Kabul
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi and Yue Xiaoyong held talks in Kabul on strengthening bilateral ties, regional security cooperation, and advancing the Urumqi dialogue process aimed at easing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. During the meeting, the Chinese envoy described…
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UAE Restricts Transit of Afghan Traders’ Goods to Iran, says Aghan Official
DID Press: The United Arab Emirates(UAE) has blocked the transit of Afghan traders’ goods to Iran, said a member of the board of Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment. Khan Jan Alokozai said the UAE has prevented the transfer of…
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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Signs 10 MoUs worth $112M
DID Press: The Taliban Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced that ten cooperation memoranda worth a total of $112 million were signed between representatives of the private sectors of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan during a Trade Connectivity Conference in Balkh…
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Afghanistan Allocates 1,000 Jeribs Near Hairatan for Special Economic Zone
DID Press: Taliban-run Ministry of Industry and Commerce says 1,000 jeribs of land near the Hairatan Border Crossing have been designated for the establishment of a special economic zone aimed at attracting regional investment, particularly from Uzbekistan. Acting Minister Nooruddin…
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North Korea Authorizes Automatic Nuclear Strike if Leader Is Assassinated
DID Press: North Korea has reportedly amended its constitution and nuclear doctrine to authorize an automatic retaliatory nuclear strike in the event that leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated or the country’s command structure is disabled. The amendment, approved during…
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Iran War Exposes and Deepens EU’s Hidden Divisions
DID Press: Military escalation involving US and Israel against Iran has once again placed Europe at the center of a major geopolitical test—one that has not strengthened EU unity, but instead deepened long-standing divisions over foreign policy, energy security, and…
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Asim Munir Warns India: Any Adventure Will Face “Deadly Response”
DID Press: Pakistan’s military chief has issued a sharp warning to India, saying any future “provocation” will be met with a “decisive and deadly response,” during a ceremony marking the first anniversary of a four-day conflict between the two countries…
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2 ‘Al-Sumud’ Activists Released After Intl Rights Pressure
DID Press: Two international activists from the “Al-Sumud” flotilla, detained after an Israeli naval operation against a humanitarian vessel bound for Gaza, have been released following mounting human rights pressure and several days of hunger strike. According to a report…
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Global Oil Reserves Fall Sharply Amid Middle East Tensions
DID Press: Global oil inventories are declining at an unprecedented pace as escalating tensions in the Middle East and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz intensify concerns over energy supplies, according to a new report by Bloomberg. Citing estimates from…
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China Expands Gold Reserves in Fresh Push Toward De-Dollarization
DID Press: China has sharply increased its gold reserves with another major purchase in April, reinforcing what analysts describe as a long-term strategy to reduce dependence on the US dollar and strengthen financial resilience against geopolitical tensions and sanctions. Official…
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