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Russian Border Guards Deployed on Tajikistan–Afghanistan Border
DID Press: Highlighting the presence of Russian border troops in Tajikistan, Kremlin emphasized the importance of continuing dialogue and contacts with Afghanistan. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Russian presidency, told Indian media ahead of the Russia–India summit in New Delhi:…
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Astrakhan: New Gateway for Afghanistan Transit to Russia, Region
DID Press: Russia’s southern Astrakhan province is seeking to become a key transit hub for Afghanistan’s import and export goods. Ilya Volinsky, Deputy Governor and Head of the Government of Astrakhan province, said in a meeting with Gul Hassan Hassan,…
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Chabahar Emerges as New Economic Bridge Between Kabul-New Delhi
DID Press: Recent visits by Taliban officials to India have opened a new chapter in Afghanistan–India economic relations, shifting focus from overland trade routes via Pakistan toward leveraging the Iranian port of Chabahar Port and direct air links. According to…
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Russia Expands Ties with Taliban Despite Lack of Intl. Recognition
DID Press: Kremlin has announced that Russia is advancing and expanding its cooperation with Afghanistan, despite the Taliban’s government in Kabul remaining unrecognized internationally. Areas of focus include agriculture, livestock, and water resource management. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Indian…
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Pakistan, China Launch 9th Joint Anti-Terror Exercise “Warrior-IX”
DID Press: The annual Pakistan-China joint anti-terrorism exercise, “Warrior-IX,” commenced on Monday at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) in the Kharian area of Punjab province. The exercise aims to enhance the operational capabilities of both countries in countering terrorist…
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Taliban-Pakistan Tensions Rise as India Seeking Larger Role in Kabul
DID Press: Amid escalating border clashes and mounting accusations from Islamabad toward both Kabul and New Delhi, the longstanding competition between India and Pakistan for influence in Afghanistan has entered a new phase. India is reportedly seeking to leverage the…
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Taliban, Tajikistan FMs Hold Call after Drone Attack
DID Press: Taliban and Tajikistan Foreign Ministers (FMs) held a telephone conversation following a deadly drone attack targeting Chinese workers along the Tajikistan–Afghanistan border. The two sides emphasized strengthening political and security cooperation, warning that certain groups are attempting to…
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Taliban Arrest 2 Suspects over Border Drone Attacks in Badakhshan
DID Press: Taliban government arrested two individuals in Badakhshan province on suspicion of involvement in recent deadly cross-border attacks from Afghanistan territory. The assaults, carried out with drones and grenade launched, killed five Chinese nationals and injured five others in…
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Beijing Issues Security Alert for Citizens in Tajikistan
DID Press: Chinese embassy in Dushanbe has issued a security advisory urging all Chinese citizens to immediately leave areas along Tajikistan’s border with Afghanistan. The alert follows the recent killings of 5 Chinese nationals in the border region. Official sources…
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Shoigu, Wang Yi Convene Strategic Security Talks in Moscow
DID Press: Strategic security talks between Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, and Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister, will begin Tuesday (Dec. 2) in Moscow, focusing on international security issues and the geopolitical situation in the Indo-Pacific region. The…
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