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Development
Global Wealth Soars in 2026, but Inequality Hits Historic Peak
DID Press: The 2026 Global Inequality Report reveals that despite unprecedented growth in production and per capita income over the past two centuries, the distribution of these gains remains deeply unequal, with the majority of global wealth concentrated in the…
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Development
Maduro Meets Chinese Delegation in Caracas to Strengthen Strategic Ties
DID Press: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro met with a special delegation from the People’s Republic of China, led by Qiu Xiaoqi, at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas. The Chinese envoy arrived in Caracas on Saturday, 3 Jan., to hold talks…
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Government
US Author: Soleimani Threatens US Interests by Bolstering ‘Axis of Resistance’
DID Press: American political analyst and author Daniel Lazare says Qassem Soleimani’s role in fighting ISIS and strengthening the so-called “Axis of Resistance” posed a direct challenge to the interests of the United States and Israel, making the Iranian commander…
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Government
Ilhan Omar Accuses Trump of Racism and Islamophobia
DID Press: US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar accused US President Donald Trump of racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia, saying his attacks on Black and Muslim immigrant communities — particularly Somali Americans in Minnesota — are deliberate and calculated. Omar, a Democratic member…
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Afghanistan
Taliban: Afghanistan Moving Toward Economic Self-Reliance, Lasting Stability
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for Taliban government, said Afghanistan is on a path toward lasting security, economic self-reliance and comprehensive stability, adding that the country now has the capacity to fully defend its territory through reliance on its own…
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Afghanistan
India Reaffirms People-Centered Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said New Delhi’s approach toward Afghanistan is rooted in a long history of social and cultural ties and is focused primarily on serving the Afghanistan people rather than political actors. Speaking in…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan: No Intent to Change Afghanistan’s Political System
DID Press: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson reiterated that Afghanistan’s political system is solely the decision of its people, and Islamabad has no plans to alter it. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Tahir Andarabi emphasized Pakistan’s readiness to cooperate with…
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Economy
Flights Halted at Aden Airport amid Rising UAE-Saudi Tensions
DID Press: Flights from Yemen’s Aden International Airport were suspended on Thursday due to escalating tensions between the Saudi-backed government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC). Details on when services will resume remain unclear. The STC, part of the Saudi-led…
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Government
Diplomatic Flattery in 2025: World Leaders Compete to Win Trump’s Favor
DID Press: In the first year of Donald Trump’s second presidential term, the global diplomatic stage witnessed an unprecedented wave of praise, symbolic concessions, and overt efforts to curry favor with the U.S. president—a trend analysts have described as “diplomatic…
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Economy
India Takes BRICS Helm amid Global Turmoil
DID Press: India officially began its one-year BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026, taking the helm at a time of heightened international tensions. New Delhi has pledged to focus on strengthening cooperation among member states and advocating for the Global…
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