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US Diplomatic System in “Paralysis” as Over 100 Ambassadorships Remain Vacant
DID Press: Trump administration is facing mounting criticism over what analysts describe as a “diplomatic paralysis,” with more than 100 U.S. ambassador posts reportedly left unfilled worldwide, weakening Washington’s formal foreign policy apparatus. Recent assessments indicate that out of 195…
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EU Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast Amid Iran Conflict, Energy Shock
DID Press: European Commission has lowered its economic growth forecast for the European Union in 2026, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East and the economic fallout from the Iran conflict, which officials say has triggered a severe energy shock…
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Taliban Reopens Key Railway Segment Linking Afghanistan to Central Asia
DID Press: Abdul Ghani Baradar has inaugurated the reactivation of the fifth section of the Hairatan–Mazar-e-Sharif railway in Balkh, a move officials say will enhance transit capacity and trade flows between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. The Taliban’s deputy spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat…
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India–Pakistan Clash at UNSC as Afghanistan and Kashmir Disputes Escalate
DID Press: A UN Security Council session on the protection of civilians turned into a sharp diplomatic confrontation between India and Pakistan, with both sides trading accusations over violations of international law, civilian targeting, and alleged support for armed groups.…
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Ben-Gvir Faces Global Backlash Over Treatment of Sumud Activists
DID Press: International criticism is mounting after a video released by Itamar Ben-Gvir appeared to show the Israeli minister behaving aggressively and disrespectfully toward activists from the “Global Sumud Convoy.” The footage shows dozens of civilian activists kneeling in rows…
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CRS Report: 42 US Aircraft Lost or Damaged in War with Iran
DID Press: A new assessment by the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) claims that the United States lost or sustained serious damage to a total of 42 military aircraft during its conflict with Iran, marking what analysts describe as one…
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Araqchi’s Twitter Signal to the West: Iran Warns of Future Military Surprises
DID Press: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has sent a signal via social media that goes beyond routine diplomacy, reflecting what analysts describe as a strategic shift in Tehran’s deterrence doctrine. In a recent post, Araqchi referred to internal reports…
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Why West Asia’s Wars Keep Repeating, According to Analysis
DID Press: A new analysis by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace argues that the persistence of conflicts in West Asia is not merely the result of unresolved disputes, but of a deeper power structure in which both internal and…
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China’s Exports Reach $3.8T, Strengthening Global Trade Dominance
DID Press: China has consolidated its position as the world’s dominant trading power, recording $3.8 trillion in goods exports and extending its influence beyond its traditional role as the “world’s factory” into advanced technologies and green supply chains. With exports…
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Taliban High-Level Delegation Visits Turkmenistan for TAPI, Energy Talks
DID Press: A senior delegation from the Taliban government has traveled to Turkmenistan to discuss the implementation of the TAPI gas pipeline project and broader cooperation in energy and economic sectors. The delegation includes Ataullah Omari, Hedayatullah Badri, Is’haq Sahibzada,…
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