Military
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Protests Erupt in Ireland Over Arms Exports to Israel
DID Press: Large-scale demonstrations have taken place in Dublin and several other cities across Ireland, protesting continued military exports linked to Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Protesters carried Palestinian flags and banners calling for freedom and justice, urging…
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NATO–Turkey Relations Defined by Cooperation and Strategic Tension
DID Press: A recent analysis by the Zavia think tank highlights the complex and often contradictory relationship between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Turkey, describing it as a blend of strategic cooperation and persistent geopolitical tensions. The report notes…
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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Renewed Fighting in Southern Lebanon
DID Press: Israeli military has confirmed the deaths of two of its soldiers during ongoing clashes in southern Lebanon, bringing the total number of military fatalities in the current escalation to 29. The Israel Defense Forces said a 23-year-old captain…
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Strait of Hormuz Closure Leaves Stranded Ships Facing Technical Damage
DID Press: A lesser-known consequence of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the growing technical damage affecting vessels stranded for weeks in the warm waters of the Persian Gulf. According to a report by Financial Times, prolonged inactivity…
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Lebanese Army Chief Meets Asim Munir in Islamabad
DID Press: Rodolphe Haykal, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, has arrived in Pakistan on an official visit for talks with Asim Munir. In a statement, the Lebanese Armed Forces said the visit was undertaken at the official invitation of…
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Taliban Begins Digging Security Trenches Along Pakistan Border
DID Press: Local sources in Afghanistan’s Khost Province report that authorities have launched a large-scale project to dig security trenches in the border district of Zazi Maidan, aimed at strengthening border control and improving military mobility. According to local reports,…
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Pentagon Raises Alarm Over Alleged Israeli Espionage Threat
DID Press: US defense officials have reportedly elevated concerns over Israeli intelligence activities, with sources telling NBC News that the Pentagon has classified the potential espionage threat from Israel at its highest warning level. According to NBC News, citing multiple…
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IRGC Claims Retaliatory Strikes on US Bases After Hormuz Tanker Incident
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said early Saturday that it launched ballistic missile strikes against U.S. military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain following what it described as an attempted unauthorized departure of four oil tankers through the…
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Saudi Arabia Expands Presence Near Bab el-Mandeb With US Backing
DID Press: Saudi Arabia is expanding its military presence along Yemen’s western coast and strategic areas overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, reportedly with direct U.S. support. The move comes amid growing concerns over maritime security and shifting regional dynamics following…
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Fazlur Rehman Urges Pakistan to Focus on Domestic Militancy
DID Press: Fazlur Rehman, head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, has criticized the Pakistani government’s security approach, urging authorities to focus on armed groups operating inside the country rather than directing blame toward Afghanistan. Speaking on recent security developments, Rehman said the…
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