Politics
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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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Imran Khan May Be Moved to High-Security Terror Prison
DID Press: Reports from Pakistan indicate former Prime Minister Imran Khan may be transferred from Adiala prison to the high-security Sahiwal Jail. Imran Khan, former premier, is currently serving his sentence at Adiala prison, a facility typically used for political…
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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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Former Afghanistan VP Claims $45M in Cash Delivered to Taliban in Kabul
DID Press: Amrullah Saleh, former First VP of Afghanistan, has alleged that “Today, 8 December 2025, in Kabul, the United States delivered forty-five million dollars in brand-new cash to the Taliban during the early morning hours.” Saleh claimed that the…
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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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Pakistan’s Citrus Exports Threatened by Afghan Border Closure
DID Press: Pakistan’s citrus export season has begun under mounting pressure, as the continued closure of its border with Afghanistan — along with disruptions to transit routes toward Central Asia and Russia — threatens a sharp decline in overseas sales…
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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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