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Afghanistan
Taliban Ambassador in Moscow Honors National Athletes
DID Press: Taliban’s ambassador to Russia has honored a group of Afghan athletes visiting Moscow to participate in an international sports forum, praising their role in representing the country on the global stage. During a ceremony held at the Afghan…
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Government
Ex-CIA Officer Claims Epstein Operated Beyond Criminal Network
DID Press: A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer, John Kiriakou, has made controversial claims that financier Jeffrey Epstein was involved in intelligence-related activities beyond his known criminal and financial cases. Kiriakou said Epstein maintained contacts with multiple international intelligence…
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Economy
Central Asia Emerges as New Arena for US Influence Amid Middle East Turmoil
DID Press: Escalating tensions in the Middle East, disruptions to traditional trade routes, and growing competition among major powers are transforming Central Asia into one of the world’s most significant geopolitical arenas. As regional dynamics shift, the United States is…
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Afghanistan
India Warns Security Risks from Deepening Russia–Taliban Ties
DID Press: An Indian media outlet has warned that the expanding relationship between Russia and the Taliban could have significant security implications for the wider Eurasian region. The report by the Indian platform Countercurrents highlights that recent engagement between Moscow…
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Afghanistan
Russia Pushes for Visa-Free Travel with Afghanistan to Expand Trade
DID Press: Rustam Habibulin has proposed abolishing visa requirements between Russia and Afghanistan to facilitate expanded economic and commercial cooperation. According to reports from “Info Kazan,” the proposal was made ahead of the upcoming St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Habibulin…
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Afghanistan
Russian Air Defense Deal May Reshape Afghanistan-Pakistan Military Balance
DID Press: Recent Pakistani air and drone strikes on Afghanistan’s border provinces have exposed a critical vulnerability for the Taliban administration in Kabul: regardless of strength on the ground, the absence of an effective air defense doctrine leaves national sovereignty…
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Afghanistan
Taliban in Moscow: Seeking Legitimacy Through Defense Diplomacy
DID Press: The visit of Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Acting Minister of Defense of the Taliban administration, to Moscow and the signing of a military-technical cooperation agreement with Russia represents one of the most significant diplomatic-security developments by the Taliban since…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Defense Minister: Russia Military Agreement Not Directed Against Any Country
DID Press: Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, the Taliban’s Defense Minister, has rejected concerns surrounding the recent technical-military agreement between Kabul and Moscow, stressing that the deal is aimed at strengthening Afghanistan’s defense capabilities and is not directed against any other country.…
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Afghanistan
Russia-Taliban Rapprochement Seen as Opportunity for India, Challenge for Pakistan
DID Press: Deepening ties between Russia and the Taliban could reshape regional dynamics, creating new opportunities for India while potentially undermining Pakistan’s traditional influence in Afghanistan, according to analysts. In an analysis, the The Times of India argued that India,…
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Afghanistan
Russian Drugmaker to Launch Pharmaceutical Exports to Afghanistan
DID Press: Russian pharmaceutical company Pharmasyntez has announced plans to begin exporting medicines to Afghanistan within the next two months following an agreement with the Taliban-run Ministry of Public Health, amid ongoing concerns over drug shortages in the country. According…
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