regional security
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Afghanistan
SCO Calls for Inclusive Government in Afghanistan
DID Press: Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), in their final declaration at the Bishkek summit, called for the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan with the participation of all ethnic and political groups. The leaders said an…
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Afghanistan
India, Uzbekistan Warn Against Afghanistan Becoming Terrorist Haven
DID Press: India and Uzbekistan, following the elevation of their bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, have stressed joint action against terrorism and warned that Afghanistan must not be allowed to become a safe haven for terrorist groups. In…
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Government
Erdogan: Israel Has Become Addicted to War
DID Press: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sharply criticized Israel’s policies, saying its current government has become “addicted” to war and does not hesitate to take provocative actions that undermine regional stability and security. Erdogan said Muslim countries should…
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Afghanistan
Mujahid: Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey Military Pact Poses No Threat
DID Press: Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has said a military pact involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey does not pose a threat to the Taliban government, describing the cooperation as part of relations among Muslim countries. Speaking to an Indian…
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Government
Pakistan Warns India Against Using Shared Waters as Political Leverage
DID Press: Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has warned that any attempt by India to deny Pakistan access to waters allocated under the Indus Waters Treaty could have profound consequences for regional peace and security. Speaking…
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Government
40th Islamic Unity Conference Opens With Delegates From 40 Countries
DID Press: The 40th International Islamic Unity Conference has opened in Tehran under the slogan “Islamic Unity in the Thought of the Martyred Leader.” Iranian officials and religious leaders said unity remains a pillar of dignity, independence and security in…
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Government
Naqvi, US Diplomat Discuss Peace and Regional Developments
DID Press: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with US chargé d’affaires in Islamabad after returning from Iran, with the two sides discussing peace, regional security developments and ways to expand bilateral cooperation. The meeting also covered training programs for…
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Government
Russia: Iran Has Missile Capacity to Devastate the Middle East
DID Press: Former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has reportedly warned that Iran possesses an advanced offensive missile arsenal capable of inflicting devastating damage across the Middle East, including Israel. In a post attributed to Shoigu, he said Iran has…
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Government
Marandi: Iran Outlines Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz to Pakistan Army Chief
DID Press: Mohammad Marandi, an Iranian international affairs analyst, has provided details of a meeting between Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir, saying Iran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz were discussed. Marandi said in a…
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Government
Retired US General: Washington Has Lost Access to 15 Middle East Bases
DID Press: Retired US General McCaffrey has claimed that the U.S. military has permanently lost access to 15 military bases in the Persian Gulf, following damage sustained during the recent conflict with Iran. McCaffrey said in a recent interview that…
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