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Cash-Filled Bags Recovered From Sewage Pit in Iraq Corruption Probe
DID Press: Iraqi authorities have reportedly recovered several bags containing cash from a sewage pit at the residence of former Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister Adnan al-Jumaili, as part of an ongoing corruption investigation. Al-Jumaili was previously arrested on allegations of…
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Gaza Rubble Clearance Project Estimated at $2.5B Over 10 Years
DID Press: An estimated 40 million tons of debris remain across the Gaza Strip following the war, with an international cleanup and recycling project valued at approximately $2.5 billion under consideration. According to an Israeli media report, the operation could…
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Taliban Seek Indian Cooperation on Water Management, Agricultural Modernization
DID Press: Taliban officials have called for expanded cooperation with India in water resource management, agricultural modernization, and investment, including support for a proposed project to transfer water from the Panjshir River to Kabul. Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, the Taliban-appointed…
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Turkey Weighs S-400 Transfer to Gulf States in Bid to Rejoin F-35 Program
DID Press: Turkey may transfer its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to a Gulf country in a move reportedly aimed at removing US objections to Ankara’s return to the F-35 fighter jet program, according to media reports. Abdulkadir Selvi, a…
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The Largest Funeral ceremony in History; Iran’s New Formation of Soft Power
DID Press: In a six-day period across five cities — Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala and Mashhad — the funeral ceremonies for the Martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, were held with the participation of tens of…
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Israeli Army Faces Operational Crisis as Equipment Shortages Worsen
DID Press: An Israeli military analyst has warned that severe equipment deterioration and shortages of spare parts are affecting the operational capabilities of the Israeli military, creating growing logistical challenges for its forces. Avi Ashkenazi, a military analyst for the…
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Yemen Envoy: Martyred Leader’s Mass Funeral Showed Iran’s Strength, Unity
DID Press: Yemen’s ambassador to Tehran has described the mass funeral ceremony of “martyr leader” of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khameneie as a demonstration of national unity and strength, saying the event sent a clear message to the…
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Erdogan’s Pistol Gift to Belgian PM Sparks Controversy
DID Press: Media reports say Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever with a pistol during the sidelines of a NATO summit, drawing attention after the diplomatic gift was opened upon the Belgian delegation’s return…
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Afghanistan, India Hold 4th Joint Coordination Committee Meeting
DID Press: Afghanistan and India held the fourth meeting of their Joint Coordination Committee on Thursday (9 July), with officials from both sides reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations. The meeting was co-chaired by M. Anand Prakash, head of…
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Kremlin: NATO’s Designation of Russia as a Threat “An Aggressive Move”
DID Press: Kremlin has described NATO’s decision to characterize Russia as a threat as an “aggressive move,” saying Moscow will continue strengthening its capabilities and pursue its current policies in response. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Kremlin, told the Russian…
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