Afghanistan

1. Afghan Taliban request Fazl to mediate between Kabul and Islamabad

https://www.dawn.com/news/1798964/afghan-taliban-request-fazl-to-mediate-between-kabul-and-islamabad

2. Taliban’s Energy Project Threatens Pakistan’s Water Supply

https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Hydroelectric/Talibans-Energy-Project-Threatens-Pakistans-Water-Supply.html

3. Muttaqi: Islamic Emirate Controls All Territory in Afghanistan

https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-186670

4. Pakistan Warns Afghan Taliban against Protecting TTP Militants

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/12/27/pakistan-warns-afghan-taliban-against-protecting-ttp-militants/

5. Iran, Afghanistan Seek Resolutions on Migration and Border Issues

https://caspiannews.com/news-detail/iran-afghanistan-seek-resolutions-on-migration-and-border-issues-2023-12-25-0/

6. Afghanistan Boosts Russian Oil Imports, Trade Amid Banking Sanctions

https://www.voanews.com/a/afghanistan-boosts-russian-oil-imports-trade-amid-banking-sanctions/7407123.html

7. Afghan ties, Gaza to feature in envoys’ moot

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2451042/afghan-ties-gaza-to-feature-in-envoys-moot

8. Pak, TTP were close to a deal, claims Afghan FM

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2451125/pak-ttp-were-close-to-a-deal-claims-afghan-fm

Middle East

9. Sharjah bans New Year’s Eve firework displays in support of Gaza

https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2023/12/26/sharjah-bans-new-years-eve-firework-displays-in-support-of-gaza/

10. Iraqi prominent Shiite leaders: American forces must leave the country

https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq-News/Iraqi-prominent-Shiite-leaders-American-forces-must-leave-the-country

11. Qatar, US to expand defence partnership: Austin

https://dohanews.co/qatar-us-to-expand-defence-partnership-austin/

12. Explosion of crude oil pipeline in Safer, Marib

https://www.saba.ye/en/news3291187.htm

13. Israeli strike in Syria kills Iranian commander, Iran says

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67820538

14. China continues to make efforts for peace in Middle East: spokesperson

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-12-25/China-continues-to-make-efforts-for-peace-in-Middle-East-spokesperson-1pPrrHZ3RLO/p.html

15. Israel says military has expanded Gaza offensive into refugee camps

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2023/12/26/israel-says-military-has-expanded-gaza-offensive-into-refugee-camps/

Africa

16. Sudan in ‘total panic’ as paramilitaries move South

https://www.africanews.com/2023/12/25/sudan-in-total-panic-as-paramilitaries-move-south//

17. Ethiopia becomes Africa’s latest sovereign

defaulthttps://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ethiopia-becomes-africas-latest-sovereign-default-2023-12-26/   IMF Warns Africa of Econo

18. IMF Warns Africa of Economic Vulnerabilities as China’s Economy Slows

https://www.voanews.com/a/imf-warns-africa-of-economic-vulnerabilities-as-china-s-economy-slows/7324531.html

19. Reimagining Africa’s role in revitalizing the global economy

https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/issue-brief/reimagining-africas-role-in-revitalizing-the-global-economy/