Military
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Taliban Claims of No Terror Groups in Afghanistan “Not Credible,” says UN
DID Press: A new UN report has rejected Taliban claims that Afghan territory is not being used for cross-border violence, warning that neighboring countries increasingly view Afghanistan as a source of regional insecurity. The assessment appears in the 16th report…
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US, Syrian Forces Conduct Joint Operations against ISIS
DID Press: US has announced joint military operations with Syrian forces against ISIS, as the US Congress moves to permanently lift sanctions on Damascus, a step Washington says could open the door to foreign investment in the war-ravaged country. US…
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Erdogan’s Major Shift; Turkey Seeking Return of S-400 Systems to Russia
DID Press: In a rare and significant move aimed at repairing ties with the West and breaking a years-long deadlock with the United States and NATO, Turkey has reportedly asked Russia to take back the S-400 air defense systems—a strategic…
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China Condemns US Pressure on Venezuela as “Unilateral Bullying”
DID Press: As Washington steps up political and economic pressure on Caracas, China has voiced strong opposition to what it calls “unilateral bullying,” reaffirming its support for Venezuela’s sovereignty and political independence—a stance highlighting the deepening diplomatic rift between Beijing…
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Tajikistan Turns to Russia as Border Tensions Reshape Central Asian Security
DID Press: Amid rising border tensions with Afghanistan, Tajikistan is once again looking to Russia for security guarantees, as competition among Russia, China and the Taliban increasingly reshapes the security architecture of Central Asia, a Western think tank has warned.…
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Taliban Claim Arrest of Suspect Linked to Attacks on Chinese Nationals in Badakhshan
DID Press: Taliban security sources say their special forces carried out a nighttime raid in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province, targeting a hideout believed to be linked to recent attacks on Chinese nationals near the Tajikistan border. One wanted suspect was…
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Venezuela Responds to Trump: We Will Not Become Anyone’s Colony
DID Press: Venezuela’s vice president has strongly condemned recent statements and threats by U.S. President Donald Trump, stressing that the country will never submit to Washington’s interventionist policies. Speaking in response to Trump’s remarks, the Venezuelan official said Caracas remains…
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Another Israeli Soldier Commits Suicide, Toll Reaches 61 Since Gaza War
DID Press: Israeli media have reported the death of another Israeli soldier by suicide at a military base in northern Israel, bringing the total number of suicide-related deaths in the Israeli military since the start of the Gaza war in…
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Pakistan’s Role in Gaza: Diplomatic Opportunity or Risk of Domestic Instability?
DID Press: Domestic threats — including a prolonged fight against Islamist militant groups, border tensions, and pressure from anti-American and anti-Israeli movements with strong mobilization capacity — pose serious constraints on Pakistan’s foreign policy options. Any involvement of the Pakistan…
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US–Venezuela Tensions Escalate: Preparations to Seize 18 Super Tankers
DID Press: Tensions between the US and Venezuela have reached unprecedented levels as American forces prepare to intercept 18 Venezuelan supertankers, with fighter jets from both nations active along Venezuela’s coast. Early Wednesday, U.S. jets conducted large-scale movements along Venezuela’s…
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