Military
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Heavy Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine as Peace Talks Conclude in Florida
DID Press: Only hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky reported a “very constructive” call with the U.S. team working to revise Donald Trump’s peace plan, Ukraine once again came under massive Russian missile and drone attacks. Kremenchuk, one of the country’s…
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Military Coup in Benin; President Ousted
DID Press: A group of military officers in Benin has seized power and removed President Patrice Talon from office. According to La Nouvelle Tribune, a body calling itself the “Military Committee for the Restoration of Order” has now taken full…
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Canada Removes HTS from Its Terrorist List
DID Press: Canada’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Public Safety removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group from the country’s list of terrorist organizations, reported international media outlets. According to Canadian officials, the move aligns with decisions made by Western allies,…
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Pakistan Claims Destruction of 3 Taliban Posts, Killing 23 Fighters
DID Press: Following renewed tensions along the Spin Boldak border in Kandahar, Pakistani media have reported that the country’s security forces, in response to what they say was a ceasefire violation by the Taliban authorities, destroyed three Taliban border posts…
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Israeli “Predator” Spyware Used against Pakistani Human Rights Defender
DID Press: A new investigation has found that Intellexa, the Israeli company behind the “Predator” spyware, continues operating despite international sanctions and has deployed its advanced surveillance tools against various targets, including individuals in Pakistan. Predator is a “one-click” spyware…
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Suspicious Drone Noticed Over 3 Provinces North of Kabul
DID Press: Residents of Kapisa, Parwan, and Panjshir provinces have reported the presence of an unidentified drone flying over these areas, though its origin and purpose remain unknown. On Sunday morning, Dec 7, an unidentified drone entered Kapisa’s airspace from…
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Global, Regional Rivalries Drive Insecurity along Tajikistan-Afghanistan Border
DID Press: Political analyst Hashim Nikvarz warned that global and regional rivalries, particularly west’s efforts to limit China’s influence in Central Asia, are fueling insecurity along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border. Nikvarz noted that recent attacks targeting Chinese nationals in Tajikistan’s Darwaz…
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US, Pakistan Boost Security Cooperation against Afghan Drug Threat
DID Press: Pakistan and US emphasized strengthening security and migration cooperation during a joint meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker. “Even today, narcotics originating from Afghanistan reach dozens of countries and destroy young…
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Europe on Brink of Military Confrontation with Russia, Warns Hungary
DID Press: Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán warned that European countries are moving toward military readiness for a potential confrontation with Russia. According to Orbán, Europe has progressed through three of a “four-stage” path toward war, with the fourth stage—direct engagement—now…
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Hegseth Defends Deadly Strikes on Suspected Drug-Smuggling Boats
DID Press: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended the deadly operations carried out by US forces against boats suspected of drug trafficking, saying President Donald Trump “can authorize military action whenever he deems necessary” to protect the country. Hegseth…
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