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Iraq’s PM Visits Sayyida Zainab Shrine and Umayyad Mosque in Syria
DID Press: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visited the Sayyida Zainab Shrine and the Umayyad Mosque during his first official trip to Syria.Al-Zaidi said more Iraqi pilgrims would soon be able to visit the shrine. His media office also announced…
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Ya’alon Urges Netanyahu’s Opponents to Form Alliance to “Save Israel”
DID Press: Moshe “Bogie” Ya’alon, Israel’s former defence minister and former chief of staff of the Israeli military, has called on leaders of parties opposing Benjamin Netanyahu to act swiftly to form a new government and take control of the…
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Israeli Banks Could Face Western Sanctions if Netanyahu Wins Re-Election
DID Press: Israeli journalist and political analyst Yoav Stern has warned that Benjamin Netanyahu’s re-election as prime minister of Israel could have far-reaching economic consequences, potentially leading to the country’s economic isolation and the imposition of Western sanctions. Speaking to…
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Shapiro: Trump Entered War with Iran Without Clear Justification
DID Press: Josh Shapiro, the governor of the US state of Pennsylvania, has criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to enter a war with Iran, saying Trump launched the conflict without providing clear reasons and failed to explain to the American…
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Afghanistan Railways Transport More Than 828,000 Tonnes of Goods in Mizan
DID Press: More than 828,000 tonnes of goods were transported through Afghanistan’s railway network during Mizan, according to the Taliban-run Ministry of Public Works. The ministry said a total of 828,968 metric tonnes of goods were imported and exported through…
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Moscow Format Fails to Reach Consensus on Afghanistan
DID Press: The 8th meeting of the Moscow Format on Afghanistan concluded without a joint statement, highlighting persistent political and security divisions among regional countries. India’s Observer Research Foundation (ORF) described the outcome as a failure, attributing it to disagreements…
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Russia, Iran Agree to Build 8 New Nuclear Power Units
DID Press: Alexey Likhachev, head of Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom, has announced an agreement with Iran to build eight new nuclear power units and develop small nuclear power plants in the country. Likhachev said 142 people are currently working…
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Iraq Sentences Six French ISIS Members to Life in Prison
DID Press: An Iraqi court on Tuesday sentenced six French nationals to life imprisonment on charges of membership in the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group, while a seventh French citizen received a 15-year prison sentence. According to Reuters, the defendants…
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Arab Lists Win Record 18 Seats in Israeli Elections
DID Press: Arab electoral lists celebrated at their headquarters after achieving an unprecedented result in elections in the occupied territories, chanting “Ben Gvir, get out!” in protest against the policies of Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s National Security Minister. Israel’s Channel…
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Afghanistan to Face Thailand in First FIFA Festival Knockout Match
DID Press: Afghanistan’s under-15 national football team will face Thailand today in its first Level C knockout match at the FIFA International Youth Football Festival, following three victories in the group stage. The match is scheduled to take place on…
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