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Tunisian Shiites: Cautious Path of Growth in Challenging Environment
DID Press: After the Tunisian revolution in 2011, Shiites in the country faced new and complex realities that shaped their cautious behavior in social and political spheres. Accurate information about the population and activities of Shiites in Tunisia is not…
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Lavrov: EU Should Not Rely on US as Washington Focuses on Containing China
DID Press: Russia’s FM sharply criticized the European Union, saying Brussels has become one of the main threats to the global order and should not rely on sustained U.S. support, as Washington’s strategic focus is on containing China. Sergey Lavrov…
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Pak Envoy: Terrorists in Afghanistan Undermines Regional Security, Economic Cooperation
DID Press: Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan warned that widespread presence of militant groups in Afghanistan poses a serious threat to regional security and obstructs economic cooperation among neighboring countries. “The continued activity of terrorist groups in Afghanistan not only…
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Tehran Talks Concludes; Emphasis on Regional Unity and Rejection of Foreign Military Presence
DID Press: The meeting of special representatives of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries in Tehran concluded with the release of a joint statement. The participants emphasized regional convergence and the role of the region in addressing Afghanistan’s challenges, while rejecting any foreign…
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US Sends Stern Message to Netanyahu: Destabilizing Syria Red Line
DID Press: As part of ongoing US efforts to advance a security understanding between Syria and Israel, Tom Barrack, envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Barrack intends to outline…
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Yemen Conflict: Southern Transitional Council Advances with UAE Support
DID Press: Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the UAE, has captured the strategic city of Sayun in Yemen’s Hadhramaut governorate, marking a significant shift in the country’s ongoing conflict. The STC, a separatist group that is simultaneously part of…
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Tehran Talks Highlight Regional Push on Afghanistan without Taliban Presence
DID Press: The statement issued after the Tehran meeting on Afghanistan reflects a cautious yet active regional approach to addressing the country’s ongoing crises. The meeting, attended by representatives of Iran, Pakistan, China, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, was held…
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China, Saudi Arabia Agree to Closer Regional and Global Coordination
DID Press: China and Saudi Arabia agreed to enhance coordination and communication on regional and international affairs, as Beijing intensifies diplomatic engagement in the Middle East amid rising global protectionism and unilateralism. During his visit to the region, Chinese Foreign…
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Taliban Establish Independent Oil and Gas Authority, Launch $15M Fuel Hub in Mazar-e-Sharif
DID Press: Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada approved the establishment of an Independent Oil and Gas Authority, consolidating previously fragmented activities in the sector, while construction has begun on a $15 million fuel trade center in Mazar-e-Sharif city to improve fuel…
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Widespread Condemnation: Islamic Countries React to Terrorist Attack in Sydney
DID Press: Several Islamic countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, strongly condemned a deadly terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community at Bondi Beach in Sydney, which resulted in multiple casualties. The attack occurred on…
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