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Khurram: US Eyes Afghanistan as Geopolitical Tool to Contain China
DID Press: Abdul Karim Khurram, former minister and chief of staff to former Afghan president Hamid Karzai, commented on the new U.S. security strategy, saying that the absence of Afghanistan’s name in the document does not mean the country is…
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UNAMA: Afghanistan Must Reintegrate into Int’l System
DID Press: Acting Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on the sidelines of the Doha Forum that the UN is working to facilitate Afghanistan’s reintegration into the international system and ensure that the rights of all…
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US Seeking Netanyahu–Sisi Meeting to Restore Israel–Egypt Ties
DID Press: White House is trying to mediate a meeting between Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. U.S. officials note that the meeting is contingent upon Netanyahu agreeing to a strategic gas sale to Egypt and…
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Russia Warns of ISIS-K Expansion in Afghanistan, Threatening Central Asian Security
DID Press: Moscow is increasingly concerned about the expanding influence of ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) in Afghanistan, warning of potential spillover of terrorist threats into Central Asia and vulnerabilities to Russia’s national security. Russian officials have highlighted the insufficiency of Taliban measures…
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Former Indian FM: Diverging Interests Prevent Lasting Afghanistan–Pakistan Alliance
DID Press: A prominent Indian diplomat said relations between Kabul and Islamabad are more defined by conflicting interests than ever, leaving little room for a sustainable partnership. Shashi Tharoor, former Indian Foreign Minister, said that recent regional developments have placed…
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Kazakhstan Seeking to Expand Economic Influence in Afghanistan
DID Press: Kazakhstan’s special presidential envoy announced plans to connect Afghanistan’s railway network to Kazakhstan and invest in modern hospitals and schools during a visit to Balkh province. Yerkin Tokumov, Kazakhstan’s Special Presidential Representative for Afghanistan, met with Mohammad Yousuf…
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Rising Asylum Applications in Russia; Afghanistan among Top 10 Countries
DID Press: Russia has seen a significant increase in asylum applications during the first nine months of 2025, with Afghanistan ranking among the top ten nationalities submitting the highest number of requests, reported Russian media. According to data published by…
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Pakistan Calls for Expanding Trade and Connectivity across SAARC
DID Press: Pakistan marked the 40th anniversary of the SAARC Charter by reiterating its readiness to expand trade, transit, and energy connectivity with all willing South Asian nations. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad remains…
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Gaza War Sparks Rising Interest in Islam Among Young Britons
DID Press: Research and census data indicate that a notable number of young people in the United Kingdom have turned to Islam in response to Israel’s war against Gaza and a broader sense of global injustice. New converts tend to…
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Canada Removes HTS from Its Terrorist List
DID Press: Canada’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Public Safety removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group from the country’s list of terrorist organizations, reported international media outlets. According to Canadian officials, the move aligns with decisions made by Western allies,…
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