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Afghanistan
Russia Calls for Resolution of Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions
DID Press: Russia’s ambassador to Islamabad has called for a resolution to tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, warning that the continued closure of trade routes between the two countries is damaging regional commerce and affecting Pakistan’s trade with Russia and…
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Poland Condemns Hegseth’s Remarks on Allied Sacrifices in Afghanistan
DID Press: Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has criticised US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over his remarks about the role of allied forces in Afghanistan, calling for respect for the sacrifices made by troops from partner countries. Speaking on Saturday…
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Afghanistan’s Wheat Production Rises 13% to 5.15 Million Tonnes
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Agriculture has reported a 13% increase in wheat production this year, bringing the country’s total harvest to 5.15 million tonnes. Despite the increase, drought, water shortages and limited access to improved seeds remain major obstacles…
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Economy
US, Uzbekistan Deepen Strategic Ties in Central Asia
DID Press: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov have discussed expanding strategic cooperation between the two countries, particularly in infrastructure, space technology and critical minerals. Rubio emphasised that Washington and Tashkent were seeking to…
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Afghan Electronic ID Cards Ready for Collection in Mashhad
DID Press: Consulate General of Afghanistan in Mashhad has announced arrangements for applicants to collect their electronic national identity cards (e-Tazkiras). In a new notice, the consulate asked applicants to visit the identity verification centre according to the announced schedule…
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Iran Calls for Railway Link from Herat to Uzbekistan’s Border
DID Press: Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development has proposed extending the railway line from Herat in western Afghanistan to the border near Termez in Uzbekistan, emphasising the importance of connecting the route to the railway networks of Central…
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Afghanistan Red Crescent Chief Says International Aid Falls Short of Public Needs
DID Press: Shahabuddin Delawar, head of the Afghan Red Crescent Society, has criticised the limited scale of international assistance to Afghanistan, saying current support is only enough to help people survive rather than meet their broader needs. Delawar made the…
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Afghanistan Finish as Runners-Up at 2026 Futsal Nations Cup
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national futsal team finished as runners-up at the 2026 Futsal Nations Cup in Brazil after losing 6–0 to the host nation in Sunday’s final. The match was played on October 18, 2026, at the Max Rosenmann Sports…
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Analysis
From Strait of Hormuz to EU Streets: The Global Fallout of Iran–US Confrontation
DID Press: The spread of protests across European countries, including France, Italy, Belgium and Portugal, should be examined beyond the framework of domestic issues, according to this analysis. It argues that the unrest, particularly in France, is part of the…
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Afghanistan, UN Call for More Humanitarian Aid for Returning Migrants
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed foreign minister and the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) have discussed expanding humanitarian assistance for returning Afghan migrants and strengthening cooperation between the country and the United Nations. Amir Khan Muttaqi,…
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