Saudi Arabia
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Afghanistan
Taliban Begins Airlift of Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs has announced the official start of transporting Afghan pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to perform this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Mawlawi Mohammad Nabi Mohammadi, head of Hajj, Umrah, and Pilgrimage Affairs at the…
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Analysis
Sunni–Shia Unity Urged as Essential Safeguard for Muslim World
DID Press: A political commentary calls for stronger unity between Sunni and Shia Muslims, warning that sectarian divisions risk undermining stability across the Islamic world amid ongoing regional conflicts involving Israel, the United States, Iran, and Palestine. The analysis argues…
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Government
Pakistani Forces Enter Saudi Arabia Under Joint Defense Agreement
DID Press: Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia announced that a Pakistani military contingent has entered the country under a joint strategic defense agreement. According to the statement, the deployed forces include fighter aircraft and support units, sent to enhance…
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Afghanistan
Over 9,400 Passports Issued for Afghan Pilgrims
DID Press: Passport Directorate of the Taliban Ministry of Interior announced that, ahead of the dispatch of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, thousands of passports have been urgently printed and distributed. Officials at the directorate stated that 9,425 passports were printed…
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Economy
US Media Confirms $136M THAAD Radar Damaged in Saudi Arabia
DID Press: American media outlets have reported that the advanced AN/TPY‑2 radar, part of the THAAD missile defense system deployed at Prince Sultan Air Base, was severely damaged during Iran’s recent missile strike. According to these reports, the radar, valued…
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Government
Marandi: Pakistan Quad Talks Not Linked to Iran
DID Press: Strategic affairs expert Seyed Mohammad Marandi emphasized that the meeting of foreign ministers from Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia in Pakistan has no connection to Iran, and Tehran’s red lines will remain valid until the end of the…
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Economy
11 Key Energy and Water Infrastructure Sites Identified in Persian Gulf
DID Press: Technical and infrastructure analysis indicates that eleven critical power generation and desalination facilities across the Gulf states and Jordan play a central role in supplying energy and water to both populations and industries. Some of these projects rank…
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Government
US Official: Patriot System Unable to Intercept Iranian Missiles
DID Press: A US official reported that Iran used missiles in an attack on Qatar gas facilities that evaded the advanced Patriot air defense system. According to Financial Times, the missiles were highly maneuverable, allowing them to bypass the Patriot…
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Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan Eid Truce, Urges Dialogue
DID Press: Saudi Arabia has welcomed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan during the Eid holiday period. In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry praised the positive response from both sides and emphasized that dialogue and…
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Economy
Pakistan Seeks Financial, Oil Support from Saudi Arabia Amid Economic Crisis
DID Press: Pakistan has submitted eight major requests to Saudi Arabia to help stabilize its finances amid economic turmoil and regional tensions. Pakistani media reports indicate that Islamabad has asked Riyadh to convert a $5 billion short-term deposit into a…
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