Politics
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Kim Jong Un: Israel a US-Backed “Terrorist Project”
DID Press: Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, described Israel not as a legitimate state but as a “terrorist project backed by the United States,” reiterating Pyongyang’s refusal to recognize Israel or establish diplomatic relations with it. In a…
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Iran Pursues Cautious Diplomacy and Border Economic in Its Afghanistan Policy
DID Press: Iran’s policy toward Afghanistan reflects a pragmatic and cautious approach that seeks to balance political restraint with practical economic engagement, particularly along shared border regions. This strategy prioritizes border security, trade flows, and communication channels with Kabul, while…
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UN: 90% of Afghans Live in Poverty as Unemployment Soars to 75%
DID Press: Afghanistan’s economy is in a deepening crisis, with unemployment reaching around 75 percent and more than 90 percent of the population living below the poverty line, warned UN. In its latest report, the UN said Afghanistan’s gross domestic…
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Pakistan Court Sentences Imran Khan and his Wife to 17 Years
DID Press: A Pakistani anti-corruption court sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 17 years in prison over their involvement in the “Toshakhana II” financial corruption case. The verdict was issued on Thursday by a…
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Afghans Top Business Travel to Uzbekistan in 2025
DID Press: Afghan nationals made the highest number of business trips to Uzbekistan in the first ten months of 2025, according to Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Agency. The data show that travel by Afghan traders to Uzbekistan increased significantly compared with…
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CSTO Boosts Security Belt around Afghanistan
DID Press: The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) says strengthening a “security belt” around Afghanistan has become a key priority of its regional cooperation efforts, as the bloc seeks to respond to growing cross-border and hybrid security threats. In remarks…
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Iran President Calls for Faster Border Engagement with Afghanistan
DID Press: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need to accelerate Iran’s border interactions with Afghanistan, saying many issues can be addressed through closer and more efficient engagement. Speaking in a televised interview about the government’s plans to improve and…
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Pakistan Summons Taliban Envoy after Deadly North Waziristan Attack
DID Press: Pakistan has summoned a senior representative of the Taliban-run Afghan embassy following militant attacks on a Pakistani military camp in North Waziristan that killed at least 4 soldiers. In a statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said it called in…
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Al Jazeera: Iran’s Missile Capability Poses Serious Threat to Israel
DID Press: Al Jazeera has published an analysis of the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, focusing on the role of Iran’s ballistic missiles and warning that Tehran’s missile capabilities pose a serious threat to Israel. According to the report,…
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Goldman Sachs Forecasts 14% Rise in Gold, Mixed Outlook for Copper and Energy
DID Press: Goldman Sachs has forecast a sharp rise in gold prices by the end of next year, while offering a more nuanced outlook for copper and energy markets in its latest research note. In its most likely scenario, the…
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