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Israeli Soldier Dies by Suicide at Intelligence Base Amid Mental Health Concerns
DID Press: An Israeli female soldier assigned to the Glilot intelligence base has died by suicide after reportedly struggling with severe mental health issues, according to Hebrew-language media reports. The reports said the soldier served in sensitive and classified units…
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Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Just One in Three Americans Back Iran War
DID Press: Just one in three Americans support the continuation of the war with Iran, while a majority believe President Donald Trump has failed to clearly explain the objectives of the conflict, according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll. The online…
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US, France Clash at UN Security Council Over Rights Chief
DID Press: Diplomatic tensions between the United States and France escalated at the UN Security Council following a dispute over the reappointment of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, highlighting growing divisions between the two allies on human…
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UN Rights Chief: Israeli Actions in Lebanon May Amount to War Crimes
DID Press: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has warned that extensive destruction caused by Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon may constitute war crimes, citing documented violations of international humanitarian law. Speaking at a press conference in…
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Uzbekistan, Pakistan Eye China Trade Route Expansion
DID Press: Uzbekistan and Pakistan are moving to expand bilateral trade through transit routes via China, signaling Tashkent’s effort to diversify its regional trade corridors alongside its planned connectivity through Afghanistan. Over the past year, Uzbekistan has strengthened economic engagement…
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Saudi Arabia Wavers on Abraham Accords, Washington Post Reports
DID Press: Saudi Arabia is facing growing doubts over joining the Abraham Accords, as the wars in Gaza and the recent conflict involving Iran have reshaped regional political and public sentiment, according to a new analysis by The Washington Post.…
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Saudi Oil Exports Plunge as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab Closures Disrupt Shipments
DID Press: Saudi Arabia’s oil exports have fallen sharply after Saudi tankers were blocked from transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab waterways, according to maritime intelligence firm Windward. Windward said oil loadings at the Red Sea port…
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Red Sea Tensions Threaten Saudi Oil Exports via Bab el-Mandeb
DID Press: Yemen’s Ansar Allah (Houthis) says it will continue enforcing a naval blockade against vessels linked to Saudi Arabia, as escalating tensions in the Red Sea raise fresh concerns over disruptions to one of the kingdom’s key oil export…
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Taliban, Uzbek Firm Sign Metals Exploration Agreement
DID Press: Taliban Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Uzbekistan’s Temur Sena company to conduct field studies and explore the country’s metallic mineral resources. The agreement was signed in the presence of officials…
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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Sign $200 Million in Trade Deals
DID Press: Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have signed 22 trade agreements worth more than $200 million, marking a new step in expanding bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation, according to the Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The agreements were signed…
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