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UN: More Than 38,000 Women and Girls Killed in Gaza Conflict
DID Press: UN Women has reported that since the start of recent hostilities in Gaza, more than 38,000 women and girls have lost their lives, highlighting the severe humanitarian toll of the conflict on civilians. According to the report, Sofia…
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Taliban Begins Airlift of Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs has announced the official start of transporting Afghan pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to perform this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Mawlawi Mohammad Nabi Mohammadi, head of Hajj, Umrah, and Pilgrimage Affairs at the…
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Persian Gulf Moves Toward Regional Security Order Beyond US Dominance
DID Press: A recent analysis by Foreign Affairs suggests that the Persian Gulf is moving beyond an era in which the United States acted as the uncontested security guarantor of the region, entering a new phase where regional states themselves…
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Islamabad: Uncertainty Over 2nd Round of Iran–US Talks
DID Press: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said that the process of talks between Iran and the United States remains confidential and that no date has yet been set for a second round of negotiations, as Islamabad warns of a…
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Afghan Traders in Russia Urged to Invest in Afghanistan’s Agriculture
DID Press: Taliban’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture called on Afghan business figures residing in Russia to invest in the country’s agriculture and livestock sectors, highlighting broad opportunities for economic growth and development. Mullah Sadr Azam Osmani, Deputy Minister of Agriculture,…
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Muttaqi: Taliban Government Reflects Ethnic Balance, Foreign Policy Priorities
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, the foreign minister of the Taliban administration in Afghanistan, says the current governing structure is built on ethnic representation and a “balanced” foreign policy approach. Speaking at a meeting in Kabul, Muttaqi claimed that representatives…
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Pakistan’s Multi-Vector Diplomacy: Balancing Iran, KSA and US Interests
DID Press: As Pakistan’s army chief visits Iran and the prime minister travels to Saudi Arabia, Pakistan is navigating mounting regional pressures in an effort to position itself as a potential mediator amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The overlapping visits by…
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Iran Vice President: US Has Become “7th Province of Israel”
DID Press: Mohammadreza Aref sharply criticized United States policy toward Israel, claiming Washington has effectively subordinated its strategic independence to Israeli interests. Aref said that despite the “America First” slogan, current US policy has in practice reduced Washington’s decision-making autonomy,…
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Russian Analyst Warns Iran Crisis Reveals Long-Term Western Pressure Strategy
DID Press: Ivan Timofeev, Director of the Russian International Affairs Council, has analyzed the implications of recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran, outlining what he describes as seven strategic lessons for Russia policymakers. Timofeev argues that Western pressure on…
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Uzbekistan Launches New Exchange-Based Trade Mechanism with Afghanistan
DID Press: Uzbekistan introduced a new stock exchange–based trade mechanism with Afghanistan aimed at facilitating exports, reducing banking costs, and improving transparency in bilateral commercial transactions. The initiative, developed by the Uzbek Chamber of Commerce and Industry, allows exporters to…
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