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Mecca and Jeddah Sirens Test Saudi Arabia’s Deterrence Equation
DID Press: Explosions reported in Mecca, Jeddah and Taif, alongside the activation of warning sirens, could represent a significant development in the regional security equation, particularly if Saudi authorities formally link the incidents to attacks originating from Yemen. The reported…
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Sirens Sound in Mecca, Jeddah and Taif as Saudi Arabia Raises Alert
DID Press: Saudi Arabia issued emergency alerts in Mecca, Jeddah and Taif on Tuesday amid reports of possible attacks, as tensions with Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi forces continue to escalate. Saudi Civil Defence later said the immediate threat had subsided. Reports…
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Kabul, New Delhi Explore Expanded Cooperation on Medicines and Medical Supplies
DID Press: Afghan and Indian officials have discussed expanding cooperation on quality control, medical equipment, medicines, pharmaceutical raw materials and food products, with the aim of strengthening quality standards in Afghanistan and improving access to certified products. According to sources,…
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UK Weighs Military Support for Saudi Arabia Amid Yemen Escalation
DID Press: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering a request from Saudi Arabia for military and diplomatic support amid the escalating conflict in Yemen, according to Bloomberg. Riyadh has asked London for assistance in two areas: operational support for…
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Kazakhstan Invites Afghan Sports Teams for Training Programs and Friendly Matches
DID Press: Kazakhstan has invited Afghan athletes and sports teams to travel to the country for training camps and friendly matches as the two sides seek to expand sports cooperation, according to Afghanistan’s General Directorate of Olympic, Physical Education and…
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Achakzai: Afghans, Iraqis Have Paid the Highest Price for Foreign Intervention
DID Press: Mahmood Khan Achakzai, leader of the Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party, has strongly criticized Western policies in Afghanistan and Iraq, saying the people of both countries have borne the greatest costs of war and foreign intervention and warning that…
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Ansarullah Expands Missile Strikes Deep Inside Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Ansarullah forces have expanded the scope of their missile and drone operations deep into Saudi Arabia over the past 48 hours, launching a new wave of attacks on military bases in the kingdom’s south and southeast, according to…
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Gaza Death Toll Rises to 73,786, Palestinian Health Ministry Says
DID Press: The Palestinian Ministry of Health said the death toll from the Gaza war since October 7, 2023, has risen to 73,786, while the number of injured has reached 174,771. According to the ministry, Israel has not adhered to…
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Fuel Price Hikes Trigger Protests Across Syria
DID Press: Protests erupted in several Syrian cities, including Hama and Khan Shaykhun, on Monday following a temporary increase in fuel prices. Demonstrators blocked several major roads and burned tires in response to a 40% increase in diesel prices and…
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CIA Files Reveal Taliban Warned bin Laden After 1999 Hijacking
DID Press: Declassified documents released by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) show that the Taliban warned Osama bin Laden, the al-Qaeda leader, to strengthen his security following the hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC 814 in 1999. The information…
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