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Afghanistan
Pakistan, China Reaffirm Cooperation Against Militant Threats from Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation to address security threats emanating from Afghanistan, with a particular focus on militant groups that both countries regard as regional security concerns. Mohammad Sadiq said he met…
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Economy
22 Chinese Vessels Safely Transit Yemen’s Maritime Blockade
DID Press: A maritime analytics firm says 22 Chinese-flagged or Chinese-owned vessels have safely transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait over the past 14 days, reaching Saudi ports without incident despite Yemen’s declared maritime blockade. According to maritime data company Windward,…
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Afghanistan
China, Türkiye Discuss Afghanistan Reconstruction and Regional Stability
DID Press: China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong said he held talks with Cihad Erginay on peaceful reconstruction in Afghanistan, regional security and efforts to strengthen stability. Xiaoyong wrote on X that the meeting was held in Ankara in…
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Government
CSIS Warns Shrinking Patriot, THAAD Stocks Threaten US Defense Readiness
DID Press: The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has warned that declining U.S. stocks of Patriot and THAAD missile interceptors could weaken Washington’s military readiness and create serious challenges in a potential future conflict with China. In a…
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Economy
US, China and India Dominate Global Oil Consumption in 2025
DID Press: Global oil consumption reached 103 million barrels per day in 2025, marking a 1.3% increase from the previous year, with the United States, China, and India accounting for 41% of worldwide demand, according to new statistical reports. The…
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Afghanistan
Uzbekistan, Pakistan Eye China Trade Route Expansion
DID Press: Uzbekistan and Pakistan are moving to expand bilateral trade through transit routes via China, signaling Tashkent’s effort to diversify its regional trade corridors alongside its planned connectivity through Afghanistan. Over the past year, Uzbekistan has strengthened economic engagement…
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Economy
Global Nuclear Power Output Set for Record Surge in 2027
DID Press: Global nuclear electricity generation is projected to reach a historic milestone in 2027, surpassing 3,000 terawatt-hours (TWh) for the first time as new reactors come online and maintenance-related outages decline, according to new projections by the International Energy…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Seeks to Expand Air Corridors to Boost Exports
DID Press: Afghanistan is seeking to expand its air cargo corridors to strengthen exports and sustain international trade as disruptions to overland transport routes continue to challenge the country’s commerce, Taliban officials said. The Taliban’s Ministry of Transport and Civil…
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Government
Crisis Group: Pakistan Faces High-Stakes Test in Middle East Diplomacy
DID Press: Pakistan is seeking to leverage its ties with Iran, the United States, and China to facilitate a ceasefire and open negotiations between Washington and Tehran, but the effort carries significant political, security, and economic risks, according to a…
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Afghanistan
China Launches Direct Rail Freight Route to Afghanistan
DID Press: The first direct rail freight shipment from China to Afghanistan has arrived in Herat via Iran’s railway network and the Khaf–Herat Corridor, marking a significant step toward strengthening regional trade connectivity and eliminating the need for cargo reloading…
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