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US Withdrawal Shifts Power Dynamics in Iraq Amid Iran Conflict
DID Press: During the ongoing conflict with Iran, NATO allies and the United States requested that Iraqi resistance forces observe a 24-hour ceasefire to allow safe withdrawal from bases under attack. American forces are currently evacuating Victory Base in Baghdad,…
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US Threat Assessment 2026 Places Pakistan Alongside China and Russia
DID Press: A new US intelligence document, the Threat Assessment 2026, has classified Pakistan alongside major strategic competitors including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea as national security concerns for Washington. The designation reflects growing U.S. unease over Pakistan’s expanding…
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HuffPost Reports Growing Discontent Among US Troops: “We Don’t Want to Die for Israel”
DID Press: HuffPost has reported rising frustration, stress, and mistrust among US service members as the conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran enters its fourth week, following orders by President Donald Trump to deploy thousands of naval…
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Afghanistan in 2025: Economic Decline, Social Restrictions, and Migration Pressures Deepen
DID Press: The year 2025 in Afghanistan was marked by significant social, economic, and migration-related pressures, as the country experienced deep structural challenges despite relative improvements in security under the Taliban. Analysts note that stability in security did not translate…
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Tehran Issues Stark Warning to Washington as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Enters Explosive Phase
DID Press: Tensions in the region escalated sharply after fresh threats by US President Donald Trump to target Iranian power plants, prompting strong warnings from Iran’s military leadership and heightened regional military activity centered on the strategic Strait of Hormuz.…
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Pakistan Warns of Escalating Water Crisis Amid Indus Treaty Tensions with India
DID Press: Senior Pakistani officials issued a warning about the intensifying water crisis as the country marked World Water Day, calling for urgent national and international action to address climate impacts and ensure equitable water access. Asif Ali Zardari criticized…
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US Forces in Iraq Targeted by Rocket and Drone Attacks Near Baghdad Airport
DID Press: Security sources in Iraq reported that US diplomatic and logistical facilities at Baghdad International Airport were struck by multiple rocket and drone attacks overnight. According to Iraqi officials, the assaults continued into the early morning hours, prompting the…
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Pakistan PM, Bahrain King Stress Regional Stability in Phone Call
DID Press: Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, emphasizing Islamabad’s support for diplomatic efforts aimed at ending regional conflicts and promoting lasting peace. During the call, the Pakistani prime minister reaffirmed his country’s commitment…
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Washington Post: Post-Iran War Global Economy Will Never Be the Same
DID Press: The Washington Post has warned that the economic consequences of a conflict with Iran could reshape the global economy so drastically that returning to previous conditions may be nearly impossible. The report notes that even if hostilities end…
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Iran Tests Missile Range with Diego Garcia Strike Attempt
DID Press: Iran reportedly attempted, for the first time, to target the US military base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, signaling Tehran’s expansion of missile range beyond previous limits. U.S. officials confirmed that Iran’s medium-range ballistic missiles did…
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