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Israeli Base Plan in Somaliland Raises Stakes in Rivalry With Turkey
DID Press: Israel’s reported plans to establish a major military base in Somaliland could reshape the security landscape of the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, while potentially challenging Turkey’s strategic military presence in the region. According to intelligence…
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Ansarullah Threatens Red Sea Blockade as Saudi Concerns Mount
DID Press: Saudi Arabia is increasingly concerned that Ansarullah could block the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, as the movement escalates its “blockade for blockade” strategy and warns of stronger measures if pressure on Yemen continues. According to Saudi sources cited…
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US Military Death Toll in Iran Conflict Rises to 17
DID Press: The death toll among US service members in the conflict with Iran has risen to 17, according to a report by the Associated Press, citing the latest official US military assessments. The Associated Press reported that the updated…
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Iraqi Resistance Threatens to Join Fight Against US
DID Press: Iraqi resistance groups have warned they are prepared to join military action against US forces if Washington intensifies its attacks on Iran, raising the prospect of broader regional escalation. In a new statement, Iraqi resistance factions said they…
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When Politics Takes Football Hostage: The Final That Became a Battlefield of Narratives
DID Press: The 2026 World Cup final was more than a football match. For many observers, it evolved into a symbol of competing political narratives, with the result interpreted through the lens of broader geopolitical rivalries rather than sport alone.…
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India Says UN Sanctions on Afghanistan No Longer Effective
DID Press: India has called for a review of United Nations sanctions on Afghanistan, arguing that punitive measures imposed under previous circumstances are no longer effective following the country’s political changes over the past five years. Parvathaneni Harish, India’s Permanent…
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Turkey Urges Iran and US to Resume Diplomatic Talks
DID Press: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called for the resumption of diplomacy between Iran and the United States, warning that continued tensions between the two sides could threaten regional stability and security. Speaking to Qatar’s television network during…
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Taliban Figure Reacts to Spain’s Title: ‘Humanity Won’
DID Press: A senior Taliban-linked official has reacted to Spain’s championship victory by declaring that “humanity has won,” sharing an image of Spanish star Lamine Yamal alongside the Palestinian flag. Mohammad Jalal, a member of the Taliban’s Cultural Commission and…
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Iran Launches New ‘Nasr 2’ Strikes on US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a new wave of Operation Nasr 2, claiming drone and missile strikes on US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, including radar systems, aircraft infrastructure, and drone hangars. Regional reports also…
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Quincy Institute: Prolonged Conflict Exposes Limits of US Naval Power
DID Press: The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft says structural weaknesses in the US Navy—including an aging fleet, declining ship numbers, maintenance backlogs, and personnel fatigue—have significantly constrained Washington’s ability to sustain a prolonged naval conflict near Iran, highlighting what…
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