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Iran’s Supreme Leader: Persian Gulf Strategic Asset With Future Free of US Presence
DID Press: Iran’s Supreme Leader (Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei) said that the future of the Persian Gulf will be shaped without the presence of United States, stressing regional self-reliance and opposition to foreign intervention. In a message marking Iran’s National…
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US Democrats Say Hegseth Unaware of Economic Costs of Iran Conflict
DID Press: Democratic lawmakers in US Congress have criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying he lacks awareness of the full economic impact of the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Lawmakers reacted after Hegseth stated that the war has cost the US…
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Afghan Girl in Türkiye Symbolically Appointed Mayor of İzmir for One Day
DID Press: An Afghan student living in Türkiye has been symbolically appointed mayor of İzmir for 24 hours as part of a children’s educational program. Mahnaz Yulmaz, an Afghan student originally from Jowzjan Province, took part in a civic initiative…
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Rail Freight Exceeds 484,000 Tons in Afghanistan in April 2026
DID Press: Around 484,000 metric tons of goods were transported through Afghanistan’s railway network in April 2026, according to the Ministry of Public Works. The ministry said total rail movement from the beginning to the end of the month reached…
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UAE Exit from OPEC Signals Major Shock to Global Energy Order
DID Press: The announcement of the United Arab Emirates’ withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ amid the ongoing Iran–US war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has introduced a new phase of instability in the global energy system. While…
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FIFA Recognizes Afghanistan Women’s National Team for Intl Competition
DID Press: FIFA has officially confirmed that Afghan women footballers are now eligible to compete as the formal representatives of Afghanistan in international tournaments. The decision was made in coordination with the Asian Football Confederation and underscores FIFA’s commitment to…
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Ex-Mossad Official Admits Israel Strategic Setbacks Against Iran
DID Press: A former deputy head of special operations in the Israeli foreign intelligence agency Mossad has acknowledged that Israel has suffered both strategic and tactical failures in its confrontation with Iran. “Udi Levi” stated that assessments of Israel’s performance…
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Afghanistan, Hangzhou Chamber Sign Trade Cooperation Agreement
DID Press: Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment signed a cooperation memorandum with the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce following a working visit to China aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and commercial relations. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the…
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US–Iran Standoff Enters Strategic Deadlock Phase
DID Press: The confrontation between United States and Iran has evolved far beyond conventional military paradigms, increasingly resembling a multidimensional and hybrid strategic rivalry shaped by economic pressure, military signaling, political maneuvering, and information warfare. Analysts argue that this confrontation…
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Hormuz Crisis Puts Toyota Supply Chain Under Strain as Production Risks Loom
DID Press: Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting the global automotive supply chain, with Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation facing growing pressure on parts production and delivery. According to a report by Bloomberg L.P., suppliers to Toyota have…
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