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Deadly Kurdish–Syrian Regime Clashes Shut Down Aleppo Flights
DID Press: At least nine people were killed on Tuesday in Aleppo after clashes broke out between forces of Syria’s current government and U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in northern Syria, according to local sources. Most of the victims were civilians, in…
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Reuters: Afghanistan Trade Proves Resilient in 2025 via Iran, Central Asia Routes
DID Press: Afghanistan’s trade in 2025 remained broadly stable despite repeated closures of border crossings with Pakistan, according to new figures from the Ministry of Commerce, cited by Reuters. The data show that Afghan traders increasingly relied on alternative corridors…
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UNICEF: Gaza War Pushes Education System on Brink of Collapse
DID Press: A UNICEF spokesperson in Palestine reported that 98 percent of schools in the Gaza Strip have been damaged or completely destroyed due to the ongoing war. Over 638,000 children have lost access to classrooms as a result of…
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US 2025 National Security Strategy Positions Pakistan in China Rivalry
DID Press: The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy, grounded in an “America First” philosophy and a modern interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine, emphasizes a pragmatic, competitive stance toward China while implicitly positioning Pakistan — as a strategic partner of Beijing…
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Herat Emerges as Afghanistan’s New Economic Hub
DID Press: Herat has solidified its position as one of Afghanistan’s leading economic centers with the launch of 350 new manufacturing plants in the province’s industrial zone In 2025. Herat, a major city in western Afghanistan near the Iranian and…
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BRICS Launches First Joint Naval Drill in Show of Emerging Military Alignment
DID Press: BRICS member states have begun their first-ever multilateral military exercise, marking a new phase of security coordination among the bloc. The naval drill, titled “Operation Will for Peace 2026,” is being held from 9–16 January under China’s leadership…
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China Overhauls Military, Shifts to High-Tech Joint Force
DID Press: China has undertaken its most sweeping military reform since the 1950s, a restructuring launched in 2015 to strengthen deterrence, enhance joint operations, and prepare the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) for long-range missions. The effort has fundamentally reshaped the…
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Ex-Israeli Minister Ya’alon Blames Netanyahu for October 7 Tragedy
DID Press: Moshe Ya’alon, former Israeli Defence Minister, launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, holding him directly responsible for the October 7 attacks that left thousands dead and wounded. Ya’alon asserted that Israel is no longer a…
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China, Pakistan Call for Inclusive Political Framework in Afghanistan
DID Press: China and Pakistan jointly called for the establishment of an inclusive political framework in Afghanistan, emphasizing the participation of all groups in the country’s peace and development process. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of both countries…
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Turkey Facing Dual Pressure from Washington, Tel Aviv
DID Press: Turkey’s balance-driven policy in West Asia has become more precarious than ever, as 2025 concluded. According to The Cradle, Ankara now finds itself both an active regional player and a target of mounting pressures. Syria remains the central…
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