Regional Developments
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Government
Israeli Media: Netanyahu Meeting With Jolani May Be Imminent
DID Press: Israeli publications have suggested the possibility of a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the leader of the self-styled Syrian opposition group, Zahran Jolani. Reports indicate that preliminary talks and coordination for the meeting are underway,…
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Economy & Development
Pak FM Holds Talks with Iran, Turkey on Regional Developments
DID Press: Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM, held separate phone conversations on Sunday with the foreign ministers of Iran and Turkey to discuss the expansion of bilateral cooperation and key regional developments. According to a spokesperson for Pakistan’s…
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Afghanistan
Afghani Exchange Rate Trends Upward
DID Press: Following a significant drop yesterday, the Afghani gained nearly one percent today (October 19), climbing to 1,630 tomans. In Tehran’s currency market, the Afghani, which fell by 40 tomans to 1,615 yesterday (Saturday, October 18, 2025), rebounded by…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Granted Observer Status in Shanghai Cooperation Organization
DID Press: Following the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting, a majority of member states have approved Afghanistan’s application for observer status, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s regional ties. In a statement, Afghanistan’s embassy in Russia said…
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Afghanistan
Chinese, Pakistani Officials Hold Consultations on Regional Developments
DID Press: Yue Xiaoyong, China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Affairs, met with Khalil Hashimi, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China. According to a post on his X page on Wednesday, August 13, the meeting, held yesterday, focused on exchanging views to further…
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