Politics
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Afghanistan to Convene Central Asia–Azerbaijan Strategic Dialogue in Kabul
DID Press: Taliban’s Foreign Ministry has announced that Kabul will host a high-level regional meeting on Tuesday bringing together heads and representatives of strategic research centers, political advisers, and scholars from across Central Asia and Azerbaijan. According to the ministry,…
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Bloomberg: Pakistan to Host Iran–US Peace Agreement Signing Ceremony
DID Press: Pakistan will host the signing ceremony of the reported Iran–US peace agreement in Geneva on Friday, according to remarks by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif cited by Bloomberg. Speaking in Pakistan’s parliament, Sharif described the agreement as a…
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Egypt Hails Iran–US Agreement as Key Step Toward Regional Security
DID Press: Egypt welcomed the reported agreement between Iran and United States, describing it as a significant development for regional and international security and expressing hope that it will help reduce tensions across the Middle East. In a statement, Egypt’s…
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EU Warns of Growing Risk of Limited Conflict with Russia
DID Press: Growing warnings from European and NATO officials have intensified concerns over regional security, with analysts assessing that while a full-scale Russia–NATO war remains unlikely in the near term, the risk of limited military confrontations and hybrid warfare is…
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Security Council Divided Over Taliban Reference in UNAMA Mandate Renewal
DID Press: Deep divisions have emerged within the United Nations Security Council over how to refer to the Taliban in a draft resolution extending the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), exposing broader geopolitical rifts on Afghanistan…
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Maariv: Netanyahu Has Driven the Middle East Toward Devastation
DID Press: Israeli newspaper Maariv has published a sharply critical analysis accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of leading Israel—and the wider Middle East—toward escalating destruction through prolonged military conflicts and political miscalculations. According to the report, Netanyahu has launched a…
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Karzai Welcomes Iran–US Deal as Step Toward Regional Stability
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has welcomed reports of a finalized understanding between US and Iran aimed at resolving their differences through negotiations, describing it as a positive step for regional stability. In a statement, Karzai said the…
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Ehud Barak Warns Netanyahu Must Be Ousted If He Disrupts Elections
DID Press: Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has warned that Benjamin Netanyahu should be removed from power “by force” if he attempts to obstruct upcoming elections, raising tensions ahead of Israel’s expected 2026 vote. In an interview with Israeli…
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TAPI Gas Pipeline in Herat Reaches 60% Completion, 84 km of Laying Finished
DID Press: Taliban officials in Herat say the TAPI gas pipeline project has reached 60 percent completion in the province, with 84 kilometers of pipeline laid and significant progress made on supporting infrastructure along the route. Taliban spokesperson for the…
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Taliban, Consortium Push to Accelerate Major Herat–Mazar-e-Sharif Rail Project
DID Press: Taliban officials and representatives of an Afghan railway development consortium have discussed ways to accelerate construction of the Herat–Mazar-e-Sharif railway line, one of the country’s largest infrastructure projects, during talks held in Mashhad. Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed consul general in…
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