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Afghanistan Moves Over 135,000 Tons of Goods by Rail in One Week
DID Press: Ministry of Public Works under the Taliban government announced that more than 135,000 metric tons of goods were transported via rail over the past week, an effort expected to boost job opportunities and national revenue. According to the…
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Historic Gaza Palace Damaged, 20,000 Antiquities Missing after Israeli Strikes
DID Press: Gaza’s historic Qasr al-Basha palace and thousands of archaeological artifacts have been extensively damaged or looted following two years of Israeli bombardments, said local authorities on Monday. More than 20,000 rare items, dating from prehistoric times to the…
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Qosh Tepa Canal Sparks Fear of Water Crisis in Central Asia
DID Press: As work on the Qosh Tepa Canal accelerated in northern Afghanistan, warnings are increasing about the project’s impact on Central Asia’s water security. Regional media reported that diverting part of the Amu Darya River may push Turkmenistan and…
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Tashkent, Kabul Sign 2026 Power Supply Contract
DID Press: Uzbekistan signed an agreement to supply electricity to Afghanistan in 2026, according to the country’s Ministry of Energy. The deal aims to guarantee a stable flow of power to Afghanistan while strengthening economic cooperation between the two neighbors.…
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Dushanbe, Kabul Pledge to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
DID Press: A high-level delegation from the Republic of Tajikistan, led by the country’s Special Representative, visited Kabul for official talks with Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting Foreign Minister of the Taliban government. According to a statement from the Taliban Ministry…
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Pakistan, China Boost Counterterrorism Cooperation
DID Press: China’s ambassador, in a meeting with Pakistan’s interior minister, reaffirmed Beijing’s full support for Islamabad and emphasized expanding security cooperation between the two countries. Pakistani media reported that during the meeting, both sides agreed to strengthen joint efforts…
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SCO Summit in Moscow Pushes Eurasian Economic Integration
DID Press: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) leaders’ summit is set to take place today and tomorrow, (17-18 November 2025), in Moscow under Russia’s rotating chairmanship. The meeting is expected to mark a turning point for deepening Eurasian economic cooperation and…
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42 Pilgrims Killed in Bus-Tanker Collision in Saudi Arabia
DID Press: At least 42 pilgrims traveling from Mecca to Medina were killed early Monday morning (Nov. 17) when the bus carrying them collided with a diesel tanker. The accident occurred near the Muharras (or Mufrihat) area, about 160 kilometers…
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Chabahar Port Emerges as Key Transit Alternative for Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s trade with Iran reached $1.6 billion over the past six months, surpassing trade with Pakistan by half a billion dollars during the same period, according to Abdulsalam Jawad Akhundzada, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce. The figures…
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US Marines: Yemeni Tactics Have Redefined Naval Warfare
DID Press: In a rare and candid assessment, the US Marine Corps Association (MCA) has acknowledged that Yemen’s armed forces—despite lacking a conventional navy or air force—have fundamentally challenged US maritime power and inflicted billions of dollars in costs. Washington…
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