Economy
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Gallup Survey Shows China Leading US in Global Leadership Approval
DID Press: In the latest report from the advisory institute Gallup, China has outpaced the United States for the third time in global leadership approval ratings, marking the widest gap in nearly two decades. The 2025 survey, conducted across more…
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War Pressures Push Trump Toward Major Cabinet Reshuffle
DID Press: According to a report by Reuters, Donald Trump is considering a broad reshuffle within his cabinet, a move driven by mounting political pressure stemming from the war with Iran and growing domestic protests across the United States. Five…
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214 Killed and Injured in Afghanistan Floods as Iran Expresses Condolences
DID Press: Following widespread flooding in several provinces of Afghanistan, the number of victims has reached at least 77 dead and 137 injured. The Embassy of Iran in Kabul issued a statement expressing condolences over the deaths and injuries of…
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Taliban Legitimacy Crisis and Opposition Disunity
DID Press: Opposition forces to the Taliban are confronting a challenge different in nature but equally serious: the absence of unity. Despite sharing opposition to Taliban rule, these groups hold significant disagreements over Afghanistan’s future political order. These differences extend…
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US Seeks $152M to Reopen Alcatraz as Supermax Prison
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has requested that Congress allocate $152 million in the federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 to begin the reconstruction and reopening of the notorious Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. The proposal, part of a broader…
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EU Losing Confidence in US, Moves Toward Independent Security
DID Press: Growing disputes between Washington and its European allies are pushing the European Union toward independent security measures. NATO, long considered the cornerstone of European security, is now facing serious challenges. Analysts note that deep disagreements between the United…
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US Military Faces Structural, Cultural, and Operational Crises Despite $1T Budget
DID News: Despite a budget nearing $1 trillion and its status as one of the world’s most powerful militaries, the United States Army faces a series of structural, cultural, and managerial crises that could severely weaken its combat effectiveness in…
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US Air Power Suffers Major Setback Amid Intensifying Iran Conflict
DID Press: In one of the deadliest days of the war, Iran significantly raised the cost of Washington’s military presence in the region by downing an F-15 fighter jet and an A-10 attack aircraft, while also targeting U.S. rescue helicopters.…
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Times: Extensive Damage to 13 US Bases Following Iranian Strikes
DID Press: British newspaper The Times reported that at least 13 US military bases in the region suffered extensive damage after Iranian missile and drone attacks. According to the report, even advanced air defense systems stationed at these bases failed…
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Taliban: Over 27,000 Afghan Families Displaced Following Pakistani Attacks
DID Press: Din Mohammad Hanif, Minister of Economy of the Taliban government, announced that over 27,300 Afghan families have been displaced across nine provinces due to attacks by the Pakistani army on border regions. According to Hanif, these families are…
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