Region
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Iran’s Bab el-Mandeb Threat Exposes Fragile Global Oil Market
DID Press: A new report by CNBC warns that threats to close the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait have heightened concerns over the vulnerability of global energy markets, particularly as the route has become increasingly important for oil shipments following disruptions…
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Le Monde: Conflict Strengthened Iran’s Cohesion and State Resilience
DID Press: French newspaper Le Monde has reported that the recent conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran did not weaken the country’s political structure but instead reinforced domestic cohesion and strengthened the resilience of its security and…
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Protests Erupt in Ireland Over Arms Exports to Israel
DID Press: Large-scale demonstrations have taken place in Dublin and several other cities across Ireland, protesting continued military exports linked to Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Protesters carried Palestinian flags and banners calling for freedom and justice, urging…
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NATO–Turkey Relations Defined by Cooperation and Strategic Tension
DID Press: A recent analysis by the Zavia think tank highlights the complex and often contradictory relationship between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Turkey, describing it as a blend of strategic cooperation and persistent geopolitical tensions. The report notes…
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Milad Steel Factory Opens Official Iron Plant Representation in Balkh
DID Press: An official representative office of the Milad Steel iron smelting factory has been inaugurated in northern Balkh Province with the participation of Taliban officials and private sector representatives, marking an expansion of industrial outreach in the region. According…
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Afghanistan Faces Pakistan in Crucial Maldives 2026 Tournament
DID Press: Afghanistan national football team is set to face Pakistan today in a key fixture of the Maldives International Football Tournament 2026, aiming to secure its second consecutive win in the competition. According to the Afghanistan Football Federation, the…
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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Renewed Fighting in Southern Lebanon
DID Press: Israeli military has confirmed the deaths of two of its soldiers during ongoing clashes in southern Lebanon, bringing the total number of military fatalities in the current escalation to 29. The Israel Defense Forces said a 23-year-old captain…
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Strait of Hormuz Closure Leaves Stranded Ships Facing Technical Damage
DID Press: A lesser-known consequence of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the growing technical damage affecting vessels stranded for weeks in the warm waters of the Persian Gulf. According to a report by Financial Times, prolonged inactivity…
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Mujahid Urges Inclusion of Afghanistan in Regional Decision-Making
DID Press: Taliban has urged greater Afghan participation in regional initiatives and meetings, arguing that the country’s inclusion is essential for effective cooperation and policymaking on regional issues. Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghanistan is an integral part of regional affairs and…
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Lebanese Army Chief Meets Asim Munir in Islamabad
DID Press: Rodolphe Haykal, commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, has arrived in Pakistan on an official visit for talks with Asim Munir. In a statement, the Lebanese Armed Forces said the visit was undertaken at the official invitation of…
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