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Trump’s Iran “Negotiation” Claim Mostly a PR Ploy Amid Crisis
DID Press: Pakistani analyst Zahid Hussain says recent U.S. claims of negotiating with Iran are largely a media tactic rather than genuine diplomacy. While Washington has promoted the idea of “strong negotiations” with Tehran, Iran has categorically rejected any direct…
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China Demands Urgent Investigation into Tokyo Embassy Intrusion
DID Press: China has called on Japan for an immediate and thorough investigation after an individual breached the Chinese embassy in Tokyo. Lin Jian stated that the intruder, identified by Japanese police as an active-duty Japanese Self-Defense Force officer, scaled…
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Over 200 Israelis Hospitalized in 24 Hours
DID Press: Israel’s Ministry of Health has reported that at least 204 people were hospitalized in the past 24 hours due to intensified clashes with Iran and Hezbollah. Since the start of the US-Israel conflict against Iran, a total of…
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Spain PM: Iran Emerges as Major Military Power
DID Press: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez issued a rare warning about Iran, describing it as a decisive military force. He noted that past mistakes should not be repeated, but history seems to be echoing, with the US targeting Iran…
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Canada, France Warn Israel Against Military Moves in Southern Lebanon
DID Press: Canada and France have strongly warned Israel over its reported plans to occupy southern Lebanon, urging restraint and respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty amid signs of a potential large-scale ground offensive. Canada’s Global Affairs Ministry condemned Israel’s plans as…
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Jet Fuel Hike Forces New Zealand-Australia Flights to Cancel
DID Press: Jetstar New Zealand has canceled several domestic and international flights to Australia due to a sharp surge in jet fuel prices, driven by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The airline stated that about 12% of its May…
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Japan Releases Strategic Oil Reserves to Stabilize Energy Market
DID Press: Japan government announced it will release part of its strategic oil reserves to ease rising concerns over global energy supply disruptions and surging oil prices amid escalating US and Israeli actions against Iran. According to the Ministry of…
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Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan: “No Talks with US Have Taken Place”
DID Press: Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, clarified that despite recent claims, there have been no direct or indirect negotiations between Iran and United States. Speaking in Islamabad, he emphasized that efforts by friendly countries are aimed solely…
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Saudi Alternatives to Hormuz Strait Face Capacity Limits
DID Press: According to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Saudi Arabia has increased oil exports via the Red Sea and activated the East-West pipeline, making Yanbu the main route to bypass the Hormuz Strait. However, Yanbu’s capacity remains a major limitation. The route…
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Christians in Ras Baalbek: “Vatican Prayed, Hezbollah Shed Blood for Us”
DID Press: A Telegraph report from the Christian village of Ras Baalbek in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley highlights the deepening ties between the local Catholic community and Hezbollah. Faced with threats from Salafi groups and ISIS, villagers describe a growing convergence…
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