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NATO Allies Reportedly Decline Participation in Proposed Blockade of Iranian Ports
DID Press: Reuters reports that several NATO allies have said they will not take part in a proposed plan by US President Donald Trump to impose a blockade on Iranian ports. According to the report, some member states expressed concern…
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Hezbollah Deploys First Drone Equipped With Optical System
DID Press: Israeli Channel 11 reports that Lebanon’s Hezbollah has deployed, for the first time, a drone equipped with an advanced optical system against Israeli forces. According to the report, the drone is designed to be difficult to detect by…
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Finnish President Compares Iran’s Control of Strait of Hormuz to “Real Nuclear Weapon”
DID Press: President of Finland has said that Iran’s strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz is comparable to a “real nuclear weapon,” citing its potential impact on global energy security. He stated that Iran’s position over the vital shipping…
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Putin Meets Indonesian President at Kremlin to Review Strategic Cooperation
DID Press: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, focusing on bilateral relations and strategic cooperation. According to a statement from the Kremlin press service, the two leaders discussed the current…
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Israeli Military Casualties Rise in Southern Lebanon Clashes
DID Press: Israeli military says one soldier has been killed and three others injured amid ongoing clashes in southern Lebanon. According to the report, a total of 154 Israeli officers and soldiers have been wounded since last Thursday in fighting…
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Uzbek Delegation Expands Trade Outreach in Kabul and Herat
DID Press: An official delegation from Uzbekistan’s Andijan region, led by Governor Shuhratbek Abdurahmanov, visited Afghanistan to expand trade, investment, and cultural cooperation, focusing on market access, export growth, and new bilateral partnerships. The visit aims to assess Afghanistan’s market…
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Taliban Minister Holds Talks with Islamic Scholars from Multiple Countries
DID Press: Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development of Taliban announced that its minister, Mullah Abdul Latif Mansoor, met with a number of Islamic scholars from various Muslim countries. According to the ministry’s statement, the two sides discussed strengthening the…
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Australia Appoints 1st Woman as Army Chief with Afghanistan Service Record
DID Press: Government of Australia has announced the appointment of the first woman to lead its army in the institution’s 125-year history. According to the official statement, Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will assume the role of Chief of Army in…
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Russia Warns Trump’s Hormuz Strait Move May Hit Global Markets
DID Press: Kremlin warned that recent US moves attributed to Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz may have lasting negative effects on global markets. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Russian presidency, said the situation surrounding the key maritime chokepoint…
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Pope Leo: “I Am Not Politician, But I Will Not Remain Silent on War”
DID Press: During a flight to Algeria, Pope Leo said he does not view his role as political and does not intend to engage in disputes with U.S. President Donald Trump over recent remarks. “I am not a politician and…
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