Geopolitics
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Afghanistan
India Warns Security Risks from Deepening Russia–Taliban Ties
DID Press: An Indian media outlet has warned that the expanding relationship between Russia and the Taliban could have significant security implications for the wider Eurasian region. The report by the Indian platform Countercurrents highlights that recent engagement between Moscow…
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Government
Iran’s Regional Vision Challenges US-Led Order in Middle East
DID Press: A report cited by Fox News says a new geopolitical trend is emerging in the Middle East, in which the Islamic Republic of Iran is seeking to strengthen its regional influence through the concept of a “new Islamic…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Welcomes China’s Expanded Role in UN Afghanistan File
DID Press: Taliban administration has welcomed China’s expanded role in managing Afghanistan-related discussions and draft resolutions at the United Nations, describing it as an opportunity for a more balanced assessment of the country’s situation. Zabihullah Mujahid said the transfer of…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Defense Minister: Russia Military Agreement Not Directed Against Any Country
DID Press: Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, the Taliban’s Defense Minister, has rejected concerns surrounding the recent technical-military agreement between Kabul and Moscow, stressing that the deal is aimed at strengthening Afghanistan’s defense capabilities and is not directed against any other country.…
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Economy
US to Release $12B in Frozen Iranian Assets Within 60 Days
DID Press: A non-official draft of the so-called “Islamabad Understanding Framework” suggests that one of the central points in recent talks between Iran and the United States involves the unfreezing of Iranian financial assets, according to Iranian state media. Based…
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Government
Mossad Created Covert Unit to Destabilize Iran
DID Press: A covert branch of Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, has been operating since 2021 with the mission of conducting psychological and cyber operations against Iran, according to a report by Israel Hayom. The report claims the unit uses thousands…
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Afghanistan
Russia-Taliban Rapprochement Seen as Opportunity for India, Challenge for Pakistan
DID Press: Deepening ties between Russia and the Taliban could reshape regional dynamics, creating new opportunities for India while potentially undermining Pakistan’s traditional influence in Afghanistan, according to analysts. In an analysis, the The Times of India argued that India,…
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Economy
WEF Survey Warns of Global Recession and Inflation Risks
DID Press: A new survey by the World Economic Forum shows that leading global economists are increasingly pessimistic about the outlook for the world economy, warning of weaker growth and persistent inflation amid rising geopolitical tensions. According to the report,…
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Government
Hegseth Warns of China’s Growing Influence in Indo-Pacific
DID Press: Pete Hegseth has voiced concern over China’s expanding regional influence, warning that Beijing’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific pose increasing strategic challenges for the region. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth criticized China’s regional posture and called…
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Development
Drone Warfare Redefines Modern Conflict, Eroding Superpower Battlefield Dominance
DID Press: A new analysis by The Economist argues that the rapid spread of drones, advanced sensors, and surveillance technologies is fundamentally reshaping modern warfare, limiting the ability of major military powers to secure quick victories while enabling weaker actors…
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