Military
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Pentagon Cuts Peshmerga Funding to Zero in 2027 Budget
DID Press: US Department of War has eliminated direct funding for training and equipping Kurdish Peshmerga forces in its 2027 budget proposal, reducing support from $61 million to zero, while simultaneously requesting over $96 million for Iraq’s federal defense institutions…
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Over 86% of Gaza Farmland Destroyed Amid Ongoing War
DID Press: Palestinian Media Center reports widespread devastation of agricultural infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, stating that more than 86% of farmland has been damaged or rendered unusable due to continued hostilities. According to the report, the destruction extends beyond…
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Iran Activates 4 Alternative Routes as US Maritime Pressure Fails
DID Press: Amid escalating tensions over maritime restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, reports indicate that Iran has activated four alternative strategic corridors in energy, trade, transit, and regional cooperation, significantly weakening the impact of US pressure measures. Following Washington’s…
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Religious Scholar Killed in Armed Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
DID Press: Pakistani police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have confirmed that Sheikh Muhammad Idris Turangzai, a prominent religious scholar linked to the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, was killed in an armed attack in the Charsadda district. According to police officials, the incident…
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Tribal Elders Agree Ceasefire Along Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Areas
DID Press: Tribal elders from border regions in Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly reached an agreement on a ceasefire following several days of cross-border clashes and casualties. According to reports, tribal leaders in Bajaur District announced on Monday that an…
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Pakistan Accuses India of Proxy War via Taliban
DID Press: Pakistan’s defense minister has accused India of waging a proxy war through Taliban-linked actors, alleging efforts to destabilize the country’s internal security. Khawaja Asif said in an interview with a private TV channel that India is using Taliban…
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2 Injured in Shooting Near WH in Washington
DID Press: At least two people were injured after a shooting incident near the White House in Washington, according to US Secret Service officials. Matthew Quinn said the incident occurred Monday evening around 7:30 GMT near the National Mall. Plainclothes…
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NATO Says EU Received Trump Message After US Troop Withdrawal
DID Press: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says European leaders have clearly received Washington’s message following President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, prompting Europe to strengthen its defense role. Speaking ahead of the European Political Community…
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Food Transport Costs to Afghanistan Triple Amid Regional Oil Shock
DID Press: UN World Food Programme (WFP) says the cost of delivering food assistance to Afghanistan has nearly tripled following rising regional instability and disruptions in global energy markets. According to WFP officials, the escalation in oil prices—linked to heightened…
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Reports Claim Iranian Missile Strike Hits US Naval Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Local media reports from southern Iran claim that two missiles struck a US Navy vessel in the waters near the Strait of Hormuz after it allegedly ignored warnings from Iranian naval forces. According to these reports, the US…
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