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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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Afghanistan
EU Allocates €11M to Strengthen Afghanistan’s Veterinary Sector
DID Press: European Union has announced an €11 million funding package to strengthen Afghanistan’s veterinary services, improve animal health, enhance food security and support climate-resilient livelihoods. The EU Delegation to Afghanistan announced the funding during the Afghanistan Veterinary Workforce Development…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Opposition Leaders: Taliban Faces Resistance at Home, Abroad
DID Press: Two prominent Afghan opposition figures have argued that the Taliban is facing mounting challenges from both domestic resistance and international scrutiny, warning against efforts to normalize relations with the group. In an interview with a foreign media outlet,…
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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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Government
Russia Expels 2 Italian Diplomats in Tit-for-Tat Move
DID Press: Russia has expelled two Italian diplomats in a retaliatory move after Italy previously removed two Russian diplomats over alleged espionage-related activities, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. Moscow announced that the Italian embassy’s military attaché and an assistant had…
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Afghanistan
EU Warns Over Maternal Health Crisis in Afghanistan
DID Press: The European Union has voiced concern over Afghanistan’s persistently high maternal mortality rate, reaffirming its commitment to supporting maternal and newborn healthcare services across the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, the European Union said its representatives,…
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Afghanistan
EU Reaffirms Humanitarian Support for Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Afghan people, pledging continued humanitarian assistance and backing for women’s rights as Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most severe and complex humanitarian crises. In a post on X,…
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Afghanistan
EU Urges World Not to Forget Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union has welcomed the appointment of Rabab Fatima as the UN Secretary-General’s new Special Representative for Afghanistan, pledging to work closely with her while urging the international community not to lose focus on the country’s ongoing challenges.…
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Government
NYT: Washington No Longer Leads Global Order
DID Press: The New York Times has argued that recent U.S. policies have weakened Washington’s global standing, prompting many of its traditional allies to reduce their security and economic dependence on the United States. In an analysis examining the foreign…
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Government
Italy Expels 2 Russian Military Diplomats Over Espionage Allegations
DID Press: Italy has expelled two Russian military attachés following a counterintelligence investigation into alleged espionage activities, prompting Moscow to condemn the move and vow reciprocal measures. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that two military attachés from the Russian…
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