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Iran Strike on Haifa Refinery Raises Questions Over Israel’s Damage Disclosure
DID Press: Tensions between Iran and Israel have intensified following strikes targeting critical infrastructure inside Israel. Images circulating after the attack on the Haifa refinery—one of the country’s most important energy facilities—show large-scale fires, while conflicting reports and limited official…
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Afghanistan in 2025: Security Marked by “Hard Stability” Amid Persistent Threats
DID Press: The year 2025 proved to be a complex period for Afghanistan’s security landscape, where relative internal stability coexisted with hidden threats, border tensions, armed group activity, and regional challenges. The Taliban government managed to maintain nationwide security control,…
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Taliban Deputy PM Visits Kabul Hospital and Pul-e-Charkhi Prison
DID Press: Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Administrative Deputy Prime Minister of the Taliban government, visited Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan Hospital and Pul-e-Charkhi Prison in Kabul on Sunday, April 22, 2026. During the visits, the deputy prime minister listened to the…
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Foreign Tourist Visits to Afghanistan Surge in 2025
DID Press: Afghanistan recorded a notable increase in foreign tourist arrivals during (2025), reflecting growing international interest in the country’s historical and cultural attractions, Despite ongoing challenges. According to data released by the Ministry of Information and Culture, more than…
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Pakistan Tops Global Terrorism Index for First Time
DID Press: Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) reports that Pakistan has, for the first time, become the country most affected by terrorism. Last year, Pakistan recorded the highest number of fatalities and terrorist incidents, marking its security situation as…
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US Issues Temporary Oil License for Iran, Undermining Sanctions Pressure
DID Press: US Treasury Department has issued a new general license allowing the sale of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products, provided shipments are loaded by March 20, valid until April 19. The move comes amid surging global oil prices…
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NBC Warns: Rising Risk of Red Sea Conflict, Bab al-Mandeb Under Threat
DID Press: A recent NBC News report highlights growing concerns that escalating tensions between Iran, the US, and regional allies could spread to the Red Sea and the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Iran has declared that the presence of the…
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Heavy Rain and Snow Forecasted in 29 Afghanistan Provinces
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Meteorology Department under the Taliban’s Ministry of Transport and Aviation has warned of heavy rain, snow, and strong winds expected tomorrow (Sunday) across 29 provinces. Affected areas include Herat, Farah, Nimroz, Badghis, Ghor, Helmand, Kandahar, Zabul, Uruzgan,…
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Sheikh Shafa Najafi Reveals Controversial Remarks by Pakistan Army Chief
DID Press: Sheikh Shafa Najafi has disclosed details of a confidential meeting where the Pakistan Army Chief reportedly addressed a group of Shia clerics in a sharp and critical tone, saying: “If you love Iran more than Pakistan, go there.”…
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Trump Signals Possible Drawdown of US Troops in Middle East
DID Press: Donald Trump claimed that the US is “very close” to achieving its objectives in a potential conflict with Iran. Trump, who has previously outlined multiple goals regarding Iran, said the current focus would be on weakening Iran’s missile…
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