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Government
CSIS Warns Shrinking Patriot, THAAD Stocks Threaten US Defense Readiness
DID Press: The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has warned that declining U.S. stocks of Patriot and THAAD missile interceptors could weaken Washington’s military readiness and create serious challenges in a potential future conflict with China. In a…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Photographers Showcase Iran-Themed Exhibition in Herat
DID Press: A three-day photography exhibition titled “One Sun, A Thousand Flags” has opened at the cultural section of the Iranian Consulate in Herat, featuring works by Afghan photographers and journalists. The opening ceremony was attended by religious scholars, cultural…
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Afghanistan
US Opens First Secret Deportation Trial in Alleged ISIS-Linked Afghan Case
DID Press: US Department of Justice has asked a secret federal tribunal to deport an Afghan woman living in Texas over alleged links to the Islamic State (ISIS), in what marks the first known case before the country’s rarely used…
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Afghanistan
UK Parliament Blames Systemic Failures for Afghan Data Leak
DID Press: A UK parliamentary committee has concluded that the disclosure of personal information belonging to more than 18,500 Afghans who applied for relocation to Britain after the Taliban takeover resulted from a “systemic and foreseeable failure,” sharply criticizing the…
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Economy
Brent Oil Jumps 6.7% as Middle East Tensions Escalate
DID Press: Brent crude climbed 6.7% to $87.55 per barrel after renewed military tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran heightened concerns over potential disruptions to global oil supplies. Market sentiment was driven by fears that the escalating regional…
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Government
Israeli Broadcaster Launches Rare Attack on Erdoğan
DID Press: Israel’s Channel 12 has published an unusually critical report targeting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, claiming his regional role was among the key issues discussed during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent meetings at the White House. According…
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Government
17 Killed in Twin Terror Attacks Across Pakistan
DID Press: At least 17 security personnel were killed and 23 others injured in two separate terrorist attacks targeting police and military forces in Pakistan’s Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, according to local authorities. The coordinated attacks claimed the lives…
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Afghanistan
Former Afghan Minister: Taliban Faces Collapse Over Public Divide
DID Press: Former Afghan Minister of Information and Culture Abdul Bari Jahani has warned that the Taliban’s continued confrontation with the aspirations and values of the Afghan people will ultimately lead to the group’s downfall, arguing that national symbols cannot…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Auto Traders Explore Uzbekistan Market
DID Press: A delegation of more than 30 Afghan automotive traders has traveled to Uzbekistan to explore opportunities for expanding imports of Uzbek-made vehicles into the Afghan market. According to Uzbek media reports, the visit was organized by the Chamber…
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Government
EU Rejects US Proposal for Joint Hormuz Patrols
DID Press: European allies have rejected a U.S. proposal to establish joint naval patrols in the Strait of Hormuz, saying they would consider participating only if a lasting ceasefire with Iran is achieved, according to a report by Politico. The…
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