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Al Jazeera: Arab Reliance on US No Longer Justified
DID Press: A report by Al Jazeera states that recent conflicts and their aftermath have exposed the limits of Arab states’ reliance on the United States, arguing that such dependence has failed to deliver lasting security while imposing significant economic…
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Pentagon Cuts Peshmerga Funding to Zero in 2027 Budget
DID Press: US Department of War has eliminated direct funding for training and equipping Kurdish Peshmerga forces in its 2027 budget proposal, reducing support from $61 million to zero, while simultaneously requesting over $96 million for Iraq’s federal defense institutions…
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Over 86% of Gaza Farmland Destroyed Amid Ongoing War
DID Press: Palestinian Media Center reports widespread devastation of agricultural infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, stating that more than 86% of farmland has been damaged or rendered unusable due to continued hostilities. According to the report, the destruction extends beyond…
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Iran Activates 4 Alternative Routes as US Maritime Pressure Fails
DID Press: Amid escalating tensions over maritime restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, reports indicate that Iran has activated four alternative strategic corridors in energy, trade, transit, and regional cooperation, significantly weakening the impact of US pressure measures. Following Washington’s…
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Fireworks Factory Blast in China Kills 21, Injures 61
DID Press: A powerful explosion at a fireworks factory in central China has killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, triggering a large-scale emergency response. The blast occurred Monday afternoon in the city of Liuyang, located in Hunan…
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Pakistan Accuses India of Proxy War via Taliban
DID Press: Pakistan’s defense minister has accused India of waging a proxy war through Taliban-linked actors, alleging efforts to destabilize the country’s internal security. Khawaja Asif said in an interview with a private TV channel that India is using Taliban…
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Taliban Delegation to Attend Russia–Islamic World Forum in Kazan
DID Press: A Taliban delegation is set to participate in the Russia–Islamic World annual forum in Kazan, with economic cooperation and regional trade expected to top the agenda. According to Russia’s RIA Novosti, citing Rustam Khabibullin, around 15 members of…
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NATO Says EU Received Trump Message After US Troop Withdrawal
DID Press: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says European leaders have clearly received Washington’s message following President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, prompting Europe to strengthen its defense role. Speaking ahead of the European Political Community…
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Italy Vows Ongoing Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
DID Press: Italy reiterated its continued humanitarian and development support for Afghanistan during a meeting of the Afghanistan Coordination Group in Istanbul, with a focus on women’s empowerment, education, healthcare, and demining efforts. Italian Ambassador Sabrina Ugolini said that Italy…
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Bloomberg: Surge in Gold Capital Flight from Dubai to Singapore
DID Press: A Bloomberg report says investors are shifting large volumes of gold from Dubai to Singapore, driven by rising geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf region and growing concerns over asset security. According to official figures, 1,446 kilograms of…
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