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WSJ: Vance Sends Letter to Iran to Explore Renewed Talks
DID Press: US Vice President JD Vance has sent a letter to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, at the direction of President Donald Trump, to explore the possibility of resuming negotiations aimed at ending the war…
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China, Pakistan Warn Renewed Iran-US War Would Have “Catastrophic” Consequences
DID Press: China and Pakistan have warned of the potentially catastrophic consequences of renewed military hostilities between Iran and the United States, urging a diplomatic resolution to disputes over Tehran’s nuclear program at the United Nations Security Council. Fu Cong,…
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US Joint Staff Strategic Planning Director Reportedly Removed from Post
DID Press: Reports in US media say Brig. Gen. Brit Sylvia, director of strategy and planning at the US Joint Staff, has been abruptly removed from her position on the orders of the US Secretary of War. The Atlantic and…
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Afghan National Charged with Illegal Voting in 2024 US Federal Election
DID Press: US Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada has announced that an Afghan national named Khalida Safi has been charged with illegally voting in the 2024 US federal election. According to a statement from the office, Safi, a…
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Millions of Afghans Return Home, Intensifying Pressure on Jobs and Housing
DID Press: The return of more than six million Afghans from Iran and Pakistan over the past three years has intensified competition for jobs and housing in Afghanistan, increasing economic pressure on both returning families and local residents. Agence France-Presse…
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Netanyahu Loses Parliamentary Majority as Israeli Election Ends in Deadlock
DID Press: With nearly 90 percent of the votes in Israel’s Knesset election counted, Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition has secured 53 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot has won 48 seats. Arab parties have captured 19 seats, making…
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Iraq’s PM Visits Sayyida Zainab Shrine and Umayyad Mosque in Syria
DID Press: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visited the Sayyida Zainab Shrine and the Umayyad Mosque during his first official trip to Syria.Al-Zaidi said more Iraqi pilgrims would soon be able to visit the shrine. His media office also announced…
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Ya’alon Urges Netanyahu’s Opponents to Form Alliance to “Save Israel”
DID Press: Moshe “Bogie” Ya’alon, Israel’s former defence minister and former chief of staff of the Israeli military, has called on leaders of parties opposing Benjamin Netanyahu to act swiftly to form a new government and take control of the…
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Muttaqi Urges Intl Community to Recognize Afghanistan’s Anti-Drug Efforts
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s foreign minister, has urged the international community not to overlook Afghanistan’s achievements in combating narcotics and to support continued efforts to curb drug production. Muttaqi highlighted measures taken to ban poppy cultivation and…
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Israeli Banks Could Face Western Sanctions if Netanyahu Wins Re-Election
DID Press: Israeli journalist and political analyst Yoav Stern has warned that Benjamin Netanyahu’s re-election as prime minister of Israel could have far-reaching economic consequences, potentially leading to the country’s economic isolation and the imposition of Western sanctions. Speaking to…
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