China
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Government
NYT: Iran War Has Depleted US Missile Defenses and Weakened Deterrence
DID Press: The five-month US war with Iran has depleted more than 1,500 Patriot interceptor missiles and thousands of long-range cruise and ballistic missiles, according to The New York Times. Pentagon officials have warned that replenishing the depleted stockpiles could…
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Afghanistan
China’s Afghanistan Envoy Visits Türkiye, Pakistan and Afghanistan
DID Press: Yue Xiaoyong, China’s Special Envoy for Afghan Affairs, visited Türkiye, Pakistan and Afghanistan during a 10-day regional tour, meeting officials in the three countries. The visit comes amid growing security and political challenges between Kabul and Islamabad. China’s…
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Government
Last US Aircraft Carrier Leaves Pacific for Middle East
DID Press: The Associated Press reported that the USS George Washington, a US aircraft carrier deployed in the Pacific, has begun moving toward the Middle East, amid pressure on the US carrier fleet’s operational capacity caused by the war against…
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Government
Is a Middle East NATO on the Way?
DID Press: On August 7, 2026, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed the Mecca Mutual Defense Pact. Under the agreement, an attack on any one of the members would be considered an attack on all. Dr. Ahmad Shah, a law…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Expand Diplomatic Ties as Civil Rights Crackdown Remains a Major Barrier
DID Press: Nearly five years after returning to power, the Taliban have expanded working and diplomatic relations with a growing number of countries in the region and Europe. However, Russia remains the only country to have formally recognized the Taliban…
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Government
China Warns Over Japan’s Alleged Push for Nuclear Weapons
DID Press: China has warned that efforts by some Japanese right-wing groups to pursue nuclear weapons are concerning, as Beijing marked the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. A spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry said at a press…
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Afghanistan
China Warns UNSC of Serious and Complex Terrorism Threat from Afghanistan
DID Press: China has warned the United Nations Security Council that terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan continue to pose a serious threat to regional security, urging the Taliban to honor their counterterrorism commitments and prevent the country from once again…
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Analysis
Pakistan’s Security Narrative: Why Islamabad Is Highlighting the Terrorism Threat
DID Press: In Pakistan’s diplomatic and media discourse, the term “terrorism” has long been more than a security concern; it has also served as a strategic tool for advancing foreign policy objectives and shaping international perceptions. Recent statements from official…
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Economy
China Sanctions Six US Organizations Over Xinjiang-Related Restrictions
DID Press: China has imposed sanctions on six US organizations in response to recent American restrictions targeting Chinese companies over allegations of forced labor, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced. According to the ministry, the sanctions apply to Applied DNA…
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Afghanistan
Taliban: Afghanistan Territory Poses No Threat to Other Countries
DID Press: Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has reiterated that no individual or group is allowed to use Afghan territory to threaten other countries, dismissing recent security concerns raised by China and Pakistan. The statement came after the special envoys of…
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