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Afghanistan
Millions of Afghans Return Home, Intensifying Pressure on Jobs and Housing
DID Press: The return of more than six million Afghans from Iran and Pakistan over the past three years has intensified competition for jobs and housing in Afghanistan, increasing economic pressure on both returning families and local residents. Agence France-Presse…
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Economy & Development
Russia, Iran Agree to Build 8 New Nuclear Power Units
DID Press: Alexey Likhachev, head of Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom, has announced an agreement with Iran to build eight new nuclear power units and develop small nuclear power plants in the country. Likhachev said 142 people are currently working…
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Government
Zelensky Says Ukraine Faces Severe Shortage of Patriot Interceptor Missiles
DID Press: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has raised concerns over a shortage of air defence ammunition, saying the number of Patriot interceptor missiles supplied by the United States falls significantly short of Ukraine’s defence needs. Zelensky said Ukraine had received…
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Economy
Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister Blames Iran Border Closure for Rising LPG Prices
DID Press: Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister has said the closure of the country’s border with Iran is one of the main factors behind the unprecedented rise in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices in Pakistan. Ali Pervaiz Malik told Pakistan’s National Assembly…
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Government
Pezeshkian: Iran Supports Any Agreement to Strengthen Unity Among Muslim Countries
DID Press: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the importance of closer ties among Muslim countries, calling for expanded cooperation, reduced differences, and stronger regional security and development. During a meeting with officials from Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, Pezeshkian…
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Government
Iran, Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia Agree to Continue Security Talks
DID Press: Iran, Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia have agreed to continue dialogue aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and consolidating peace and security, following their first quadrilateral meeting in Tehran. The meeting was held on Monday, October 26, hosted by…
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Analysis
Mecca Pact Meeting in Tehran: De-escalation or Redefining Regional Security?
DID Press: Amid rising regional tensions and unpredictable advances by Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement in its conflict with Saudi Arabia, senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, members of the Mecca Pact, are scheduled to meet in Tehran on…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Migrants Reportedly Tortured Near Türkiye-Iran Border
DID Press: Reports indicate that a number of Afghan migrants were subjected to alleged abuse and torture by Turkish police after being detained near the Iran–Türkiye border, with some reportedly suffering broken fingers in their hands and feet in the…
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Government
Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani Officials Set to Meet Iranian Counterparts in Tehran
DID Press: Tehran is set to host senior officials from members of the so-called Mecca Pact for talks with Iranian officials aimed at coordinating regional positions. Reuters, citing two informed sources, reported that senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Seeks Export Routes Through Iran After Afghanistan Border Closure
DID Press: Pakistan is taking steps to transport its export goods to Central Asian markets, particularly through overland routes via Iran, following the closure of its border with Afghanistan. Pakistan’s The Nation newspaper reported, citing official documents, that Islamabad has…
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