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India Condemns Pakistani Airstrikes as Violation of Afghanistan’s Sovereignty
DID Press: India has strongly condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrikes in Afghanistan, describing them as a blatant act of aggression and a violation of Afghanistan’s sovereignty. In a statement, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the strikes, which reportedly killed and…
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Najaf Prepares for Funeral Ceremony of “Martyr Imam” Ayatollah Khamenei
DID Press: Iraqi authorities have begun preparations in the holy city of Najaf for the funeral ceremony of “Martyr Imam” Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, according to officials from Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). The head of the PMF’s Service…
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China Imposes Export Controls on 40 Japanese Entities Over Security Concerns
DID Press: China has placed 20 Japanese entities, including the National Institute for Defense Studies, under export control measures while adding another 20 organizations, including Mitsui E&S, to a monitoring list, citing national security concerns. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce…
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Budget Dispute Forces 2nd Cancellation of Netanyahu Defense Meeting
DID Press: A growing dispute between Israel’s Finance Ministry and Defense Ministry over military spending has led to the second cancellation of a high-level meeting on the defense budget, exposing deepening fiscal and political divisions within the government. Israeli media…
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Yemeni Missing Children Case: 75-Year-Old “Stain” on Israel’s Record
DID Press: Israel has quietly shut down a Health Ministry committee investigating the alleged role of the country’s medical system in the disappearance of thousands of Yemeni, Mizrahi, and Balkan children, according to Israeli media reports. The committee, established in…
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China Gold Imports Jump 76% in First Five Months of 2026
DID Press: China’s gold imports surged sharply in the first five months of 2026, reflecting sustained strong demand for the precious metal in the world’s second-largest economy. According to recent data, China imported more than 163 tonnes of gold in…
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US Repositions Military Presence in Middle East After Reported Iranian Strikes
DID Press: American media and research institutions report that the United States is reviewing plans to relocate parts of its military footprint in the Middle East further west, including toward Israel, following missile and drone attacks allegedly carried out by…
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Nabih Berri Rejects US-Israel “Imposed Agreement” as Unacceptable
DID Press: Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berri has firmly rejected a proposed trilateral framework involving Lebanon, Israel, and the United States, saying it will never be approved by parliament as it imposes conditions that undermine Lebanon’s sovereignty and…
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Kazakh Doctor: Afghanistan Remains Affected by Conflict Legacy
DID Press: A senior member of a Kazakh medical mission returning from Afghanistan has described the country as still suffering from the consequences of decades of conflict, noting that many young patients continue to endure severe injuries caused by landmines…
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Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crashes in Ras Tanura, Killing 14 People
DID Press: A helicopter belonging to the Saudi Aramco has crashed in the Ras Tanura area in eastern Saudi Arabia, leaving 14 people dead, according to preliminary reports. Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the crash,…
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