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Government
Trump Sues BBC, Seeking $10B in Damages over Alleged Defamation
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of “defamatory and deceptive editing” of his January 6, 2021 speech and demanding massive compensation.According to CBS News, the lawsuit was filed…
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Government
UN Approves Draft Resolution on Establishment of Independent Palestinian State
DID Press: UN General Assembly, by an overwhelming majority, has adopted a draft resolution affirming the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, including the right to establish an independent Palestinian state. The resolution was approved with 164 votes in favor, while…
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Economy
Lavrov: EU Should Not Rely on US as Washington Focuses on Containing China
DID Press: Russia’s FM sharply criticized the European Union, saying Brussels has become one of the main threats to the global order and should not rely on sustained U.S. support, as Washington’s strategic focus is on containing China. Sergey Lavrov…
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Afghanistan
Iran Mandates Basic Health Insurance for Legal Foreign Nationals
DID Press: Following approval by Iran’s Cabinet, all foreign nationals with legal residency in the country are now required to be covered by basic health insurance in order to renew their residence permits. According to a resolution approved by Iran’s…
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Afghanistan
Pak Envoy: Terrorists in Afghanistan Undermines Regional Security, Economic Cooperation
DID Press: Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan warned that widespread presence of militant groups in Afghanistan poses a serious threat to regional security and obstructs economic cooperation among neighboring countries. “The continued activity of terrorist groups in Afghanistan not only…
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Afghanistan
Germany Contributes €2M to Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced the receipt of a new financial contribution worth two million euros from the German government to support life-saving operations in Afghanistan. In a post on its official…
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Afghanistan
Tehran Talks Concludes; Emphasis on Regional Unity and Rejection of Foreign Military Presence
DID Press: The meeting of special representatives of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries in Tehran concluded with the release of a joint statement. The participants emphasized regional convergence and the role of the region in addressing Afghanistan’s challenges, while rejecting any foreign…
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Economy
Ikhwan ul Muslimin and “Halal Business”: Hidden Transnational Economic Network
DID Press: global halal economy, valued at over $7 trillion, has become one of the fastest-growing markets worldwide. However, according to security reports and analyses, part of this sector has reportedly served as a platform for financial networks linked to…
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Government
US Sends Stern Message to Netanyahu: Destabilizing Syria Red Line
DID Press: As part of ongoing US efforts to advance a security understanding between Syria and Israel, Tom Barrack, envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Barrack intends to outline…
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Government
Yemen Conflict: Southern Transitional Council Advances with UAE Support
DID Press: Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the UAE, has captured the strategic city of Sayun in Yemen’s Hadhramaut governorate, marking a significant shift in the country’s ongoing conflict. The STC, a separatist group that is simultaneously part of…
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