Russia
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Afghanistan
UNSC Warns of Deepening Humanitarian and Security Crisis in Afghanistan
DID Press: A meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Afghanistan was marked by sharp criticism of Taliban policies, renewed warnings over the country’s deteriorating humanitarian and security situation, and an unusually tense exchange between representatives of Afghanistan and…
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Government
NATO–Turkey Relations Defined by Cooperation and Strategic Tension
DID Press: A recent analysis by the Zavia think tank highlights the complex and often contradictory relationship between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Turkey, describing it as a blend of strategic cooperation and persistent geopolitical tensions. The report notes…
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Economy
Argentina Records Highest Inflation Among G20 Economies, China Lowest
DID Press: Argentina has posted the highest inflation rate among G20 economies in 2026, highlighting continued price pressures across several major emerging markets, while China recorded the lowest inflation rate in the group. According to the latest figures, Argentina registered…
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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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