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Economy
China Faces Mixed Fallout From Iran War, Brookings Report Says
DID Press: A new assessment by five researchers at the Brookings Institution concludes that China has neither emerged as a winner from the ongoing Iran conflict nor managed to exert decisive influence over its trajectory, instead facing a complex mix…
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Government
Pakistan Expresses Hope for Lasting Iran–US Peace, Says Shehbaz Sharif
DID Press: Shehbaz Sharif has expressed optimism that ongoing talks between Iran and the United States could lead to a durable agreement and improved regional stability. Referring to recent diplomatic developments between Tehran and Washington, Sharif said Pakistan views the…
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Government
Deep Divide Emerges Inside Trump Team Over Iran Strategy
DID Press: Fresh reports from inside the White House indicate a growing split within Donald Trump’s national security team over how to deal with Iran, with one faction pushing for continued diplomacy while another favors limited military strikes to increase…
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Afghanistan
Iran Launches Nationwide Update of Afghan Migrants’ Registration Data
DID Press: Ministry of Interior Iran has begun a nationwide process to update identification records and renew residency documents for Afghan nationals residing in the country. The initiative, which started on April 7 /2026, applies to holders of valid residency…
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Economy
US Has No Winning Card in “Ramadan War”
DID Press: The Atlantic reports in an analysis by Robert Kagan that the United States has entered a strategic deadlock in its confrontation with Iran, with no viable or low-cost exit strategy remaining. The analysis argues that Washington’s inability to…
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Economy
Iran ‘Unbreakable’, US Hegemony Ending: Araghchi Tells BRICS
DID Press: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi that Iran has withstood repeated attacks by the United States and Israel and will not retreat from its sovereignty, while framing BRICS as a…
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Analysis
US-China Talks in Beijing: Trump Arrives Weakened as Iran Shapes Strategic Balance
DID Press: Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing comes at a moment of heightened regional tensions and shifting geopolitical leverage, with Washington facing mounting pressure over its recent confrontation with Iran and China positioned to capitalize on U.S. strategic setbacks. Trump…
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Afghanistan
Taliban, UN Stress Support for Afghan Refugees
DID Press: Taliban officials and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees have emphasized the need for stronger protection and support for Afghan refugees amid growing concerns over their conditions in neighboring countries. During a meeting in Kabul, Abdul Wasi,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Shift From Tehran Alignment Toward UAE-Leaning Neutrality
DID Press: After roughly two and a half months of regional escalation and Iran’s consolidation of military and diplomatic leverage, the Taliban’s stance on the unfolding geopolitical crisis has undergone a noticeable adjustment. What initially appeared as a position closer…
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Afghanistan
UAE Restricts Transit of Afghan Traders’ Goods to Iran, says Aghan Official
DID Press: The United Arab Emirates(UAE) has blocked the transit of Afghan traders’ goods to Iran, said a member of the board of Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment. Khan Jan Alokozai said the UAE has prevented the transfer of…
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