Military
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Syria, UN Condemn Israeli Officials’ Entry to Buffer Zone
DID Press: Syrian government has strongly condemned Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and a number of senior Israeli officials for entering southern Syria and visiting the buffer zone, calling the move a blatant violation of Syrian sovereignty. The United Nations also…
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US, Saudi Arabia Seal Deal to Make Riyadh Regional Weapons Hub
DID Press: Politico reports that under newly announced security arrangements between the United States and Saudi Arabia — unveiled by President Donald Trump — Riyadh will be designated a “Major Non-NATO Ally,” a status that paves the way for expanded…
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China on Wartime Alert Amid Possible US Clash
DID Press: Washington Times reports that China has placed its military, industrial and infrastructural systems on heightened wartime alert, instructing government institutions and private-sector entities to prepare for a potential confrontation with the United States. According to the newspaper’s sources,…
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Trump Calls Leaving US Equipment in Afghanistan “Stupid” Mistake
DID Press: US President, in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, described the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan and the abandonment of military equipment as the “biggest mistake” of the previous administration and pledged to rebuild…
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Billions in Limbo as Trade Halted at Afghanistan-Pakistan Border
DID Press: Rising border tensions and political disputes between the Taliban government in Afghanistan and Pakistan have effectively halted formal trade between the two countries for over a month, leaving billions of dollars’ worth of goods stranded at border crossings.…
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Bin Salman-Trump Meeting Signals Saudi Push for Defense Pact and Strategic Guarantees
DID Press: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the United States and his high-profile meeting with President Donald Trump is more than a diplomatic engagement—it represents the intersection of Saudi ambitions and the strategic goals of the Trump…
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Confidential US-Russia Plan to End Ukraine War Set for Unveiling
DID Press: US and Russian officials say the Trump administration is drafting a 28-point confidential plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The plan, developed with direct Russian involvement, is expected to be finalized ahead of the next meeting…
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Pakistan Accuses India of Backing Afghanistan-Based Militants
DID Press: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif alleged that India is supporting militant groups operating on Afghanistan soil to destabilize Pakistan, warning that New Delhi may even consider cross-border military action. He said Islamabad “cannot ignore” recent remarks by…
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Trump Meets Saudi Crown Prince; Focus on US Economic Influence in Riyadh
DID Press: US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met at the White House, as discussions centered on Saudi Arabia’s large-scale investments in the United States. Analysts say the meeting highlighted Riyadh’s continued dependence on Washington…
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Pakistan Restructures Military Command, Elevates Army Chief to Lead All Forces
DID Press: Pakistan has significantly restructured its military leadership, promoting its army commander to the newly created position of Chief of Defense Forces, with authority over both conventional troops and nuclear weapons. The reform is meant to streamline strategic decision-making…
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