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Afghanistan
Uzbekistan Condemns Pakistani Strike on Civilian Areas and Hospital in Kabul
DID Press: The Consulate of Uzbekistan in Kabul condemned a reported Pakistani attack on residential areas, particularly a drug rehabilitation center in the Afghanistan capital, describing the incident as deeply regrettable and contrary to the principles of good neighborly relations.…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Extends Vehicle Tax Breaks, Upgrades Customs Infrastructure
DID Press: Taliban government held its 16th cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, addressing key economic, security, social, and cultural matters. During the session, the cabinet decided to extend the customs duty discount for “one-key” vehicles…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s UN Envoy Says Taliban Policies Deepening National Crisis
DID Press: Nasir Ahmad Faiq, Afghanistan’s acting representative to the United Nations, told the United Nations Security Council that the policies of the Taliban administration have worsened the country’s humanitarian, economic, and social crises. Speaking during a Security Council session,…
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Government
Ideological Rift in Persian Gulf: UAE Figure Launches Blunt Critique of Wahhabism
DID Press: Tensions between Saudi Arabia and UAE—previously visible across political, military, and economic arenas—have taken on an ideological dimension following sharp criticism of Wahhabism by a figure close to the UAE leadership. Abdulkhaleq Abdullah, a political scientist and informal…
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Economy
Saudi–UAE Rivalry Deepens, Signaling Emerging Cold War in Middle East
DID Press: Relations between Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, once regarded as one of the closest strategic partnerships in the Middle East, have entered a new and more complex phase in recent years—defined less by cooperation and increasingly by…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan-Taliban Relations at Crossroads: Diplomacy Continues amid Deepening Border Tensions
DID Press: Relations between Pakistan and Taliban-led government in Afghanistan have entered a critical phase, marked by mutual mistrust and border security concerns, even as diplomatic channels remain open. Islamabad has repeatedly expressed concern over anti-Pakistan armed groups operating from…
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Afghanistan
Kabul, Tashkent Push for Stronger Political and Economic Ties
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, Foreign minister of the Taliban government, met with Jolan Wahabov, head of the Central Asia International Institute and advisor to the deputy president of Uzbekistan, to emphasize expanding political, economic, and regional cooperation between the…
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Economy
Gold, Silver Retreat From Record Highs Amid Profit-Taking and Strong Dollar
DID Press: Gold and silver prices fell Wednesday as investors took profits and the U.S. dollar strengthened, adding fresh pressure on precious metals markets. Spot gold dropped 0.7% to $4,466.19 per ounce, after hitting a record high of $4,549.71 on…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Slips Into Silence as Free Media Disappears
DID Press: Afghanistan is facing a deepening but often overlooked crisis: the gradual collapse of independent media and silencing of journalistic space. As political, economic and humanitarian challenges persist, the absence of free media has left society without meaningful access…
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Afghanistan
EU Provides Education Access to 5,250 Children in Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union announced that 5,250 children in Afghanistan have been given the opportunity to return to classrooms. Under new EU initiatives aimed at improving educational access, children previously excluded from schooling can now participate in community-based educational projects.…
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