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Afghanistan
Russian LPG Exports to Afghanistan Surge Following EU Sanctions
DID Press: While the European Union has restricted imports of Russian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), new data shows a sharp rise in exports to Afghanistan and Central Asian countries, signaling the emergence of alternative markets for Moscow. Following the EU…
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Government
African Union Condemns Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland
DID Press: Mahmoud Ali Yusuf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, issued a statement condemning Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland – a province of Somalia – as an independent and sovereign state. “The Chairperson once again emphasizes the African Union’s…
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Afghanistan
Investors Exempted 20-year Tax in Dogharoon Free Trade Zone
DID Press: Iranian Authorities in Dogharoon Free Trade and Industrial Zone announced a 20-year tax exemption for both domestic and foreign investors. Hassan Nourizadeh, Iran’s Deputy for Economic Development of the Dogharoon Free Trade and Industrial Zone, said investors operating…
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Afghanistan
Sirajuddin Haqqani Emphasizes Resolving Tensions Through Dialogue
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, Interior Minister of the Taliban government, said Afghanistan poses no threat to any country or region and is ready to resolve misunderstandings through dialogue, In what appears to be an effort to ease tensions with Pakistan.…
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Afghanistan
First Afghan Pomegranates Shipment Exported to Qatar
DID Press: The first Afghan pomegranates consignment has been exported to Qatar to be distributed in international market. Afghanistan Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock announced that the initial consignment, sourced from Kandahar province, was sent by a private company. The…
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Development
UN Boosts Tajikistan, Uzbekistan with High-Tech Gear against Terror and Arms Trafficking
DID Press: UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), with financial support from the Government of Canada, delivered advanced ballistic equipment and information technology systems to the ministries of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to bolster…
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Government
TTP Forms “Air Force” Unit, Escalating Drone Threats in Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistan Taliban (TTP) announced the formation of a new unit called the “Air Force,” heightening concerns over the increased use of drones and quadcopters in attacks, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province. Official statistics indicate a significant rise…
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Government
Heavy Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv ahead of Zelensky-Trump Meeting
DID Press: Ukrainian capital targeted by a wave of Russian missile attacks early Saturday, coinciding with active air defenses and multiple explosions, just hours before a scheduled meeting between the US and Ukraine presidents. According to Reuters, Kyiv experienced several…
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Development
Kim to Boost Missile Output, Reviews Secret Underwater Weapons Projects
DID Press: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered a significant increase in the production of missiles and ammunition, saying the country must strengthen its “war deterrence” as regional security tensions intensify. He also inspected what state media described as…
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Government
Mearsheimer: US on Path to Collapse and Imperial Decline
DID Press: John Mearsheimer, a prominent American political theorist, sharply criticized Washington’s current policies, saying the United States has entered a phase of internal decay as it disregards the rules of the international system. According to Mearsheimer, U.S. foreign policy…
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