Trade
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China, Saudi Arabia Agree to Closer Regional and Global Coordination
DID Press: China and Saudi Arabia agreed to enhance coordination and communication on regional and international affairs, as Beijing intensifies diplomatic engagement in the Middle East amid rising global protectionism and unilateralism. During his visit to the region, Chinese Foreign…
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Taliban Establish Independent Oil and Gas Authority, Launch $15M Fuel Hub in Mazar-e-Sharif
DID Press: Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada approved the establishment of an Independent Oil and Gas Authority, consolidating previously fragmented activities in the sector, while construction has begun on a $15 million fuel trade center in Mazar-e-Sharif city to improve fuel…
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Islamic International Corridor: Russia’s Initiative to Link Afghanistan with Tatarstan
DID Press: A new logistics initiative titled the “Islamic International Corridor” has been launched by the Russian Trade Center in Afghanistan, aiming to connect Afghanistan to Russia’s transport and trade network through Tatarstan and Turkmenistan. The Republic of Tatarstan has…
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Tokayev: Global Support for Afghanistan Vital for Regional Stability
DID Press: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that international support for Afghanistan is essential to ensuring regional security and stability. Speaking at the “Peace and Trust” conference in Ashgabat, Tokayev said reconstruction of Afghanistan and addressing its humanitarian challenges are…
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Decline of Dollar Dominance Signals Rise of Multipolar Financial Order
DID Press: Joint research by scholars from the Universities of Edinburgh, Warwick, and the European University Institute in Florence indicates that the long-standing dominance of the US dollar in the global economy is facing growing structural challenges. The study argues…
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Iran, Pakistan FMs Hold Constructive Talks in Ashgabat
DID Press: Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar described his meeting with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi as constructive, held on the sidelines of the international conference “Peace and Trust” in Ashgabat. In a post on X, Dar said the…
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Taliban Seeking Trade Expansion with India as Pakistan Ties Stall
DID Press: Taliban administration is seeking to expand trade relations with India, describing the country as a “suitable market” for Afghan agricultural products, as commercial ties with Pakistan remain effectively frozen amid political tensions and border closures. Speaking on Friday…
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China-Taliban-India Triangle Raises Concerns in Pakistan
DID Press: Diplomatic contacts between the Taliban government and India, along with a growing partnership with China, have created a new regional triangle that is raising concerns in Pakistan. Experts describe this development as one of the most complex dynamics…
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Pentagon Signals Shift From American Idealism to ‘Hard Realism’
DID Press: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared at the Reagan War Forum that the era of “utopian idealism” in American foreign policy has ended, and Washington will now pursue a pragmatic, interest-driven, and results-oriented approach. In an analysis,…
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Taliban Interior Minister, Kazakh Envoy Discuss Boosting Trade, Security
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, Interior Minister of the Taliban government, met with Yerkin Tokumov, Special Representative of the President of Kazakhstan for Afghanistan, to discuss strengthening bilateral economic and security ties. Haqqani commended Kazakhstan’s efforts to engage with Afghanistan, describing…
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