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NATO Rejects US Proposal to Enforce Blockade on Iranian Ports
DID Press: NATO members have rejected a proposal by the United States to impose a blockade on Iranian ports, stating they would only consider involvement after the end of hostilities, a move that highlights growing friction between Washington and its…
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10 Countries Urge Immediate Halt to Lebanon Fighting Amid Humanitarian Crisis Warning
DID Press: Ten countries have expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Lebanon, calling for an immediate end to hostilities in a joint statement. The signatories — Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Sierra Leone, Switzerland, and…
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US Confirms Loss of Advanced Surveillance Drone in Persian Gulf
DID Press: US confirmed the loss of a high-value reconnaissance drone in Gulf region, according to American media reports. The aircraft, identified as the MQ-4C Triton, valued at approximately $238 million, reportedly disappeared on April 9 while operating over the…
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Canada Pledges $40M in Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon
DID Press: Al Jazeera, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon, reported that the government of Canada has allocated $40 million in humanitarian assistance to Lebanon. According to the report, the aid will be distributed through international…
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Russia Warns Peace Talks May Mask Potential Attack on Iran
DID Press: Security Council of the Russian Federation has warned that United States and Israel could use ongoing peace negotiations as a cover to prepare a potential ground assault against Iran. In an official statement, the council said certain military…
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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Experts Hold Talks on Expanding Bilateral Cooperation
DID Press: A high-level expert meeting on the future of the Central Asia–Afghanistan Consultative Dialogue highlighted the pivotal role of think tanks in advancing regional cooperation and policy coordination. The session was hosted by the International Institute for Central Asia…
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China Red Cross Donates $100,000 to Flood Victims in Afghanistan
DID Press: Red Cross Society of China allocated $100,000 in emergency cash assistance to the Afghan Red Crescent Society to support families affected by recent flooding across Afghanistan. The aid was formally handed over in a ceremony by Bao Shuhui…
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Pakistan Navy Chief Warns India Amid Rising Tensions Over Hormuz Crisis
DID Press: Commander of the Pakistan Navy warned India against any provocative actions, stating that Pakistan’s armed forces remain at their highest level of operational readiness amid rising regional tensions. Admiral Naveed Ashraf, speaking at a graduation ceremony for Pakistan…
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Italy Suspends Automatic Renewal of Defense Agreement with Israel
DID Press: Italy decided to suspend the automatic renewal of its defense cooperation agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced. Speaking on the sidelines of an event in Verona, Meloni said the decision was taken “in light of the…
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Four Iran-Linked Ships Transit Strait of Hormuz on First Day of Reported US Naval Blockade
DID Press: Maritime tracking data indicates that four vessels linked to Iran have transited the Strait of Hormuz following the reported start of a US naval blockade in the strategic waterway. According to MarineTraffic data, two of the ships had…
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