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Economy
Foreign Policy Poll: Vast Majority of Experts Oppose US Military Strike on Iran
DID Press: A new survey by Foreign Policy shows that most international relations experts believe a U.S. military attack on Iran would weaken rather than strengthen Washington’s security. The poll, conducted between March 3–5 among 949 experts, found that 86%…
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Economy
Gulf States on the Brink of Food Crisis, 90% of Supplies Imported
DID Press: CNN warns that the ongoing conflict with Iran could seriously threaten food security in Gulf Arab states. Six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council — Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait — import roughly 90% of…
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Economy
Pentagon Turns to Ukraine for Cheap Drone Interceptors Amid Iranian UAV Threat
DID Press: Financial Times reports that the Pentagon is negotiating with a Gulf country to purchase Ukrainian-made drone interceptors. The move comes as Gulf states, previously relying on expensive Patriot missiles to counter Iranian drones, face depleted stockpiles. The report…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Health Minister Calls for Improved Cancer Care Services in Kabul
DID Press: Nour Jalal Jalali, Taliban Health Minister, visited the National Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Hospital in Kabul, emphasizing the improvement of healthcare services for patients. The Ministry of Public Health said Jalali toured the hospital to assess service quality…
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Afghanistan
Khalilzad Urges Taliban to Restore Education for Afghan Girls and Women
DID Press: On International Women’s Day, former US peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad called on the Taliban government to allow Afghan girls and women to return to schools and universities. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Khalilzad congratulated women…
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Economy
Bloomberg: Water, Not Oil, Emerges as Middle East’s Most Strategic Resource
DID Press: Bloomberg reports, citing assessments from the CIA, that the Middle East’s most strategic commodity is not oil, but water—a vital resource that could become a key geopolitical factor in any escalation between the U.S. and Iran. Despite abundant…
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Afghanistan
José Antonio Takes Charge of Afghanistan National Football Team
DID Press: Training sessions for the Afghanistan national football team have officially begun under the supervision of newly appointed head coach José Antonio. According to reports from Kabul, the team’s preparations are currently taking place at the Afghanistan Football Federation…
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Government
Politico: Trump Administration Struggles with War Planning and Citizen Evacuations
DID Press: Politico reports growing disarray in the Trump administration’s preparations for a potential war with Iran. The report says the U.S. State Department acted late in issuing evacuation orders for citizens, while the Pentagon is scrambling to deploy additional…
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Government
Iran Strikes US Al-Adiri Base with Drone and Missile Assault
DID Press: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that its naval forces launched a combined drone and ballistic missile operation early Sunday against the U.S. Al-Adiri helicopter base. According to the IRGC, ballistic missile units precisely targeted the base’s helicopter…
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Afghanistan
Balkh Clerics Honor Martyred Leader, Call His Path One of Awakening for Oppressed
DID Press: A large-scale memorial ceremony for the late Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei was held at the Sultaniyah Grand Mosque, drawing scholars, religious leaders, and diverse segments of the public. Participants mourned the leader’s passing while emphasizing his key role…
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