Region
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Iran Eases Business Licensing Rules for Foreign Nationals
DID Press: Iran has introduced new measures to facilitate business activities for eligible foreign nationals by removing identification barriers and simplifying administrative requirements for obtaining business permits. The head of Iran’s National Center for Monitoring and Improving the Business Environment…
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US Jewish Groups Voice Unusual Concern Over Emerging US-Iran Deal
DID Press: A broad spectrum of American Jewish organizations has expressed rare and bipartisan concern over an emerging agreement between the United States and Iran, describing the reported deal as opaque, rushed and lacking sufficient security guarantees for Israel, according…
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NYT: Iran War Marks Strategic Defeat for Trump
DID Press: The New York Times has described the preliminary agreement ending the four-month conflict between the United States and Iran as evidence of a strategic setback for the administration of Donald Trump, arguing that the war weakened Washington’s military,…
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Regional Envoys Meet in Almaty to Discuss Afghanistan’s Future
DID Press: Special representatives from the European Union and Central Asian countries met in Almaty on Tuesday for the eighth round of consultations on Afghanistan, focusing on regional connectivity, sustainable development, and the country’s evolving situation. According to Ministry of…
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WHO Warns of Rising Skin Disease Outbreak in Gaza Displacement Camps
DID Press: Health officials in Gaza Strip have warned of a rapidly worsening public health crisis in displacement camps, where increasing cases of skin and infectious diseases are being reported amid deteriorating living conditions. Rami al-Shiyah, head of reception and…
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Muttaqi Calls for Regional, Locally Driven Strategic Roadmap
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi has called for the development of a region-centered strategic roadmap based on local narratives, emphasizing stronger academic cooperation and deeper regional connectivity. Speaking at a meeting in Kabul attended by heads of strategic research centers…
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Why US Light Oil Cannot Replace Middle East Crude
DID Press: Energy experts say U.S. light crude oil cannot replace heavier Middle Eastern crude due to structural and chemical limitations that restrict its ability to meet global demand for refined fuels. According to leading analysts, including petroleum geologist Art…
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Muttaqi Welcomes Iran–US Agreement as Regional Stability Step
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has welcomed the recent Iran–United States agreement, describing it as a positive development for regional stability and urging its effective implementation. Speaking on Tuesday at a meeting of research centers from…
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China Urges SCO to Back Afghanistan Reconstruction Efforts
DID Press: China has urged members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to support Afghanistan’s reconstruction and development efforts while strengthening regional stability and security cooperation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks during a ceremony in Beijing marking…
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Russia Urges Direct Engagement with Taliban to Resolve Afghanistan Crisis
DID Press: Russia has stressed that Afghanistan’s crisis cannot be resolved without sustained dialogue with the Taliban, warning that turning the UN mission in the country into a Western pressure tool could undermine its mandate. Anna Evstigneeva, Russia’s Deputy Permanent…
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