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Trump Defends Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi Killing
DID Press: US President Donald Trump, speaking during an official White House meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, again absolved the crown prince of responsibility in the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying “he had no knowledge…
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Taliban, Tatarstan Agree to Establish Joint Trade Center in Kazan
DID Press: Gul Hassan Hassan, Taliban government’s ambassador in Moscow, held official talks in Kazan with senior officials of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan on expanding economic cooperation, investment, and the establishment of a joint Afghanistan–Tatarstan trade center. According to the…
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Pakistan Accuses India of Backing Afghanistan-Based Militants
DID Press: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif alleged that India is supporting militant groups operating on Afghanistan soil to destabilize Pakistan, warning that New Delhi may even consider cross-border military action. He said Islamabad “cannot ignore” recent remarks by…
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Trump Meets Saudi Crown Prince; Focus on US Economic Influence in Riyadh
DID Press: US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met at the White House, as discussions centered on Saudi Arabia’s large-scale investments in the United States. Analysts say the meeting highlighted Riyadh’s continued dependence on Washington…
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Taliban Commerce Minister to Visit India in Bid to Diversify Trade Routes
DID Press: Nooruddin Azizi, the Taliban government’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, will travel to New Delhi on Wednesday (Nov. 19) for talks aimed at expanding economic cooperation and developing alternative trade corridors. The visit comes as Kabul seeks to…
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98 Palestinian Detainees Die in Israeli Jails Due to Torture, Medical Neglect
DID Press: An Israeli medical and human rights organization has reported that at least 98 Palestinian detainees have died in Israeli prisons since the start of the Gaza war, citing torture, starvation, and denial of medical care as the leading…
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Washington Urges South Korea to Take Stronger Stance against China
DID Press: Senior US military officials identified South Korea as a key player in Washington’s efforts to counter China, a development that can reshape Seoul’s defense strategy. General Xavier Branson, commander of U.S. forces in Korea, on Monday called for…
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UN SG: Gaza Resolution Supports Ceasefire
DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the Security Council’s latest resolution on Gaza help reinforce the ceasefire, as the territory still face humanitarian crisis. Guterres described the decision as an “important step” toward consolidating a truce. The resolution has…
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Trump Approves Sale of F-35 Fighters to Saudi Arabia
DID Press: US President Donald Trump announced plans to approve the sale of American-made F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia has requested to purchase up to 48 of the stealth aircraft. Trump’s statement coincided with…
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Afghanistan U-17 to Compete in 2026 AFC Qualifiers
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Under-17 national football team will compete in Group G of the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers alongside Myanmar, Syria, Nepal, and Oman. All matches will be held at Thuwanna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar. Afghanistan’s match schedule:…
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