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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
The Independent: Indian Engineers Allegedly Involved in Taliban Drone Program
DID Press: The Independent has reported that the Taliban are developing their drone capabilities with assistance from Indian engineers and are modifying Chinese-made commercial drones for potential military operations against Pakistan. According to the report, the Taliban have acquired a…
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Afghanistan
Afghan MMA Fighter Badakhshi Stuns Belarusian Opponent in 20 Seconds
DID Press: Afghan mixed martial arts fighter Abdul Azim Badakhshi knocked out his Belarusian opponent just 20 seconds into their bout at an IFL event in Hyderabad, India, on Saturday night. Badakhshi’s lightning-fast victory secured him the win and once…
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Afghanistan
TAPI Pipeline Project Advances in Afghanistan With 116 km of Pipeline Laid
DID Press: Taliban’s Economic Deputy Prime Minister’s Office says 116 km of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline has so far been laid across Afghanistan, while another 135 km of the route has been prepared for installation. The office said the…
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Afghanistan
Khalilzad: Pakistan Has Not Improved 3 Years After Imran Khan’s Imprisonment
DID Press: Former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has criticized Pakistan’s current situation, arguing that the imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan has not improved the country’s conditions and has instead coincided with worsening political, economic…
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Afghanistan
India Criticizes Pakistan Army Remarks on Kabul–New Delhi Relations
DID Press: India has criticized recent remarks by a Pakistani military spokesperson regarding ties between Kabul and New Delhi, describing them as a reflection of Islamabad’s “insecurity and concerns” over growing cooperation between India and Afghanistan. Pakistan Army spokesperson Ahmed…
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Afghanistan
Ariana: Indian Permit Delays Disrupt Kabul–Delhi Flights
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national carrier, Ariana Afghan Airlines, says no Afghan airline has yet obtained new authorization from Indian aviation authorities to operate flights to India, resulting in disruptions on the Kabul–Delhi route. In a statement, Ariana said several of…
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Afghanistan
Turkmenistan Reports Progress on TAPI Pipeline, Expands Gas Field Development Plans
DID Press: Turkmenistan says work on the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline is advancing, as authorities review progress on the strategic regional energy project alongside new priorities for expanding the country’s oil and gas sector. According to a statement from the…
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Afghanistan
From Backer to Enemy — How Pakistan Turned on the Taliban
DID Press: Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban administration have shifted from decades of strategic cooperation to growing public confrontation, reflecting Islamabad’s diminishing influence over the movement it once regarded as a cornerstone of its regional security strategy. For more…
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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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