Military
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2025 in Review: Key Events Shaping Afghanistan and World
DID Press: A special report reviews the defining developments of 2025, a year marked by geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts that influenced millions of lives worldwide, including in Afghanistan. Afghanistan — key developments Security and internal…
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Russia Deploys ‘Orshonik’ Hypersonic Missiles to Belarus in Signal to EU
DID Press: Russia released images showing the deployment of its “Orshonik” hypersonic missile system in Belarus, signaling a boost to offensive capabilities near Europe’s borders. Analysts say the move could significantly shorten the time required for Russian strategic weapons to…
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Riyadh–Abu Dhabi Rift Widens Over Yemen Strategy
DID Press: Lebanese analyst Khalil Nasrallah says Saudi Arabia is determined to retain primary oversight of the Yemen file in Riyadh — not Abu Dhabi. The United Arab Emirates’ recent backing of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to assert control…
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Soleimani’s Role in Defeating ISIS: Field Realities vs. Western Narratives
DID Press: The defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria cannot be viewed merely as a limited military success. It represented the clash of two competing narratives: the field narrative, which emphasized the decisive role of General Qassem Soleimani and…
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Trump Not Reliable, Europeans Tell Zelensky
DID Press: German magazine Der Spiegel reported that an audio recording of conversations between European officials and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicates a lack of trust in U.S. President Donald Trump among Europe’s leaders. According to the report, although European…
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Saudi Arabia Gives UAE 24-Hour Deadline to Withdraw from Yemen
DID Press: Saudi Arabia accused UAE of engaging in “dangerous” activities in eastern Yemen, calling these moves a threat to its national security. Riyadh warned that any crossing of red lines would trigger a response. The kingdom demanded that the…
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China Conducts Largest-Ever Live-Fire Drill Around Taiwan
DID Press: China’s military conducted a 10-hour live-fire exercise on the second day of its largest-ever drills around Taiwan, aiming to quickly sever Taiwan’s connections with foreign supporters in the event of a conflict. Reuters reported that the exercise took…
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South Yemen’s Transitional Council Exploring Ties with Israel
DID Press: Israeli media report new developments involving Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC), a UAE-backed separatist group. Officials from the council told Israel’s Radio and Television that they hope to become the second entity formally recognized by Israel, following Somaliland.…
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2025: Pakistan’s Deadliest Year for Terror-Related Violence
DID Press: Data released by an Islamabad-based think tank shows that 2025 was the deadliest year in more than a decade for terrorism-related violence in Pakistan, with fatalities rising by nearly 73 percent compared with 2024. According to figures compiled…
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EU, NATO Preparing for Military Confrontation with Russia, Warns Moscow
DID Press: Russia’s deputy foreign minister, Alexander Grushko, has warned European countries and NATO are preparing for a military confrontation with Russia, citing what he described as increasingly aggressive actions and rhetoric by Western states. Speaking to reporters, Grushko said…
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