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Afghanistan
Taliban Envoy Says Several Countries Near Recognising Government
DID Press: Taliban’s ambassador to Moscow says several other countries are moving closer to recognising the group’s government following Russia’s decision to formally recognise it. Gul Hassan Hassan said a number of countries are on the verge of recognising the…
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Government
US Warns China Is Expanding Its Space-Based Military and Weapons Capabilities
DID Press: US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has warned that China is expanding its counterspace capabilities, expressing concern over the development of electronic jamming systems and anti-satellite weapons, according to a new report on space security threats. The report emphasizes…
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Government
China, Pakistan Warn Renewed Iran-US War Would Have “Catastrophic” Consequences
DID Press: China and Pakistan have warned of the potentially catastrophic consequences of renewed military hostilities between Iran and the United States, urging a diplomatic resolution to disputes over Tehran’s nuclear program at the United Nations Security Council. Fu Cong,…
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Analysis
Iran’s Strategic Position and Future of the Muslim World
DID Press: Developments in the Middle East cannot be analyzed solely through the lens of the confrontation between Iran and Israel or the disputes between Tehran and Washington. These developments are linked to competition among major powers, energy security, the…
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Economy
Kremlin: Possible Putin-Trump-Xi Meeting Has Global Significance
DID Press: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said that a possible meeting between the presidents of Russia, the United States and China would have global significance and attract widespread international attention. No specific agreement has yet been reached on the…
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Afghanistan
First Direct Freight Train from China’s Shandong Province Heads to Afghanistan
DID Press: The first dedicated freight train operating directly from China’s Shandong Province to Afghanistan’s Hairatan port has departed, marking a new development in trade and transit cooperation between Kabul and Beijing. According to Chinese media reports, the train is…
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Afghanistan
China Calls for Stronger Security Cooperation with Tajikistan over Afghanistan-Related Threats
DID Press: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for stronger security and intelligence cooperation between China and Tajikistan to counter terrorism, extremism and separatism, emphasizing the need to protect Chinese citizens and companies operating in Tajikistan. Li made the remarks…
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Government
Khalilzad Warns of Potential Security Risks from Chinese Electric Cars in Europe
DID Press: Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation, has warned that the growing presence of Chinese-made electric vehicles in NATO member states and European Union markets could raise national security concerns. Khalilzad said the vehicles’ advanced…
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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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Economy
US Debt Tops $40 Trillion, Raising Questions About the Dollar’s Future
DID Press: Gerald Celente, founder of the Trends Research Institute, has warned that the United States’ economic standing and the future of the US dollar could come under pressure as the country’s national debt surpasses $40 trillion. Celente said China…
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