Russia
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Afghanistan
Taliban Expand Diplomatic Ties as Civil Rights Crackdown Remains a Major Barrier
DID Press: Nearly five years after returning to power, the Taliban have expanded working and diplomatic relations with a growing number of countries in the region and Europe. However, Russia remains the only country to have formally recognized the Taliban…
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Afghanistan
Pezeshkian: Afghanistan’s Cooperation Helped Prevent Armed Infiltration into Iran
DID Press: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Afghanistan cooperated with Tehran during the recent war to prevent armed elements from entering Iran and to prevent Afghan territory from being used to create insecurity inside Iran. Pezeshkian said Afghan authorities instructed…
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Afghanistan
UNSC Voices Growing Concern Over Terrorism Threats from Afghanistan
DID Press: Representatives of the United Nations Security Council, including the United States, Pakistan and Russia, warned of the continued threat posed by terrorist groups operating in and from Afghanistan, calling for stronger international cooperation to counter Islamic State Khorasan…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Seek First Win Against New Zealand After Draw With Russia
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national futsal team will face New Zealand today in their fourth and final match of the Continental Futsal Championship 2026, aiming to secure their first victory after earning their opening point with a draw against Russia. Afghanistan,…
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Government
Russian Missile and Drone Strikes on Kyiv Kill at Least 17, Injure Dozens
DID Press: Ukrainian officials said at least 17 people were killed and 44 others injured early Wednesday after a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack targeted Kyiv and surrounding areas, marking one of the deadliest aerial assaults on the Ukrainian…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Second Consecutive Defeat in Continental Futsal Championship
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national futsal team suffered a second consecutive defeat at the Continental Futsal Championship 2026, losing 2–1 to Vietnam despite a competitive performance in their second match of the tournament. Afghanistan fought hard throughout the game but failed…
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Economy
Russia’s Gold Reserves Fall to Lowest Level in 6 Years
DID Press: Russia’s official gold reserves have fallen to their lowest level in more than six years, according to new data from the country’s central bank, reflecting a continued decline in bullion holdings during 2026. Official figures from the Central…
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Development
Russia’s mRNA Cancer Vaccines Show Promising Results in Tumor Reduction
DID Press: Two new Russian therapeutic cancer vaccines, designed individually based on the genetic profile of patients’ tumors, have entered clinical use after showing promising results in early trials. Russian scientific and medical institutions have developed two personalized mRNA-based cancer…
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Government
Russia Expels 2 Italian Diplomats in Tit-for-Tat Move
DID Press: Russia has expelled two Italian diplomats in a retaliatory move after Italy previously removed two Russian diplomats over alleged espionage-related activities, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. Moscow announced that the Italian embassy’s military attaché and an assistant had…
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Government
Russia, North Korea Accuse US of Driving Global Security Tensions
DID Press: Russia and North Korea have accused the United States and its allies of being the primary drivers of worsening security conditions in Northeast Asia and beyond, according to a statement issued by Russia’s Foreign Ministry following talks between…
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