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Iran Vice President: US Has Become “7th Province of Israel”
DID Press: Mohammadreza Aref sharply criticized United States policy toward Israel, claiming Washington has effectively subordinated its strategic independence to Israeli interests. Aref said that despite the “America First” slogan, current US policy has in practice reduced Washington’s decision-making autonomy,…
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Analysis: Why the Taliban Missed the Chance for Internal Peace in Afghanistan
DID Press: A political analysis argues that the ruling authorities in Taliban squandered a critical opportunity for national reconciliation after taking power in 2021, opting instead for centralized control that deepened political exclusion and long-term instability. The commentary suggests that…
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Bayern Knock Real Madrid Out of Champions League in Quarterfinal
DID Press: UEFA Champions League quarter-final action delivered dramatic results, with Bayern Munich eliminating Real Madrid and Arsenal securing a place in the semi-finals. Bayern Munich produced a high-intensity performance, defeating Real Madrid 4–3 in the second leg and advancing…
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Russian Analyst Warns Iran Crisis Reveals Long-Term Western Pressure Strategy
DID Press: Ivan Timofeev, Director of the Russian International Affairs Council, has analyzed the implications of recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran, outlining what he describes as seven strategic lessons for Russia policymakers. Timofeev argues that Western pressure on…
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Uzbekistan Launches New Exchange-Based Trade Mechanism with Afghanistan
DID Press: Uzbekistan introduced a new stock exchange–based trade mechanism with Afghanistan aimed at facilitating exports, reducing banking costs, and improving transparency in bilateral commercial transactions. The initiative, developed by the Uzbek Chamber of Commerce and Industry, allows exporters to…
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350 Former European Officials Urge Suspension of EU–Israel Partnership Deal
DID Press: More than 350 former senior European officials, including ministers, ambassadors, and top EU representatives, have called for the suspension of the European Union’s partnership agreement with Israel, citing alleged serious violations of human rights in the occupied Palestinian…
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China Backs Iran Rights in Strait of Hormuz, Calls for Secure Navigation
DID Press: China has urged de-escalation in Middle East while stressing that Iran’s legitimate sovereignty and security interests in the Strait of Hormuz must be respected, amid rising regional tensions. In a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi,…
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Russian Oil Imports to Afghanistan Jump 50% in Q1
DID Press: Afghanistan’s imports of petroleum products from Russia rose by 50% in the first quarter of the year, reflecting a broader regional shift in energy trade patterns as Moscow redirects exports toward Asian markets amid reduced demand from traditional…
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Russia: Pakistan–Taliban Tensions Delaying Regional Projects in Afghanistan
DID Press: Russia’s special presidential envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, has warned that rising tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban are slowing down the implementation of key regional development projects in Afghanistan. Kabulov said the projects are being pursued with…
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UN Experts Urge Member States to Suspend Israel Arms Transfers
DID Press: Experts from the United Nations have strongly condemned large-scale Israeli strikes on Lebanon carried out just hours after a ceasefire announcement, calling on member states to immediately suspend arms transfers to Israel. According to the experts, Israeli forces…
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