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Maduro Meets Chinese Delegation in Caracas to Strengthen Strategic Ties
DID Press: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro met with a special delegation from the People’s Republic of China, led by Qiu Xiaoqi, at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas. The Chinese envoy arrived in Caracas on Saturday, 3 Jan., to hold talks…
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US Author: Soleimani Threatens US Interests by Bolstering ‘Axis of Resistance’
DID Press: American political analyst and author Daniel Lazare says Qassem Soleimani’s role in fighting ISIS and strengthening the so-called “Axis of Resistance” posed a direct challenge to the interests of the United States and Israel, making the Iranian commander…
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Ilhan Omar Accuses Trump of Racism and Islamophobia
DID Press: US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar accused US President Donald Trump of racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia, saying his attacks on Black and Muslim immigrant communities — particularly Somali Americans in Minnesota — are deliberate and calculated. Omar, a Democratic member…
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Diplomatic Flattery in 2025: World Leaders Compete to Win Trump’s Favor
DID Press: In the first year of Donald Trump’s second presidential term, the global diplomatic stage witnessed an unprecedented wave of praise, symbolic concessions, and overt efforts to curry favor with the U.S. president—a trend analysts have described as “diplomatic…
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India Takes BRICS Helm amid Global Turmoil
DID Press: India officially began its one-year BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026, taking the helm at a time of heightened international tensions. New Delhi has pledged to focus on strengthening cooperation among member states and advocating for the Global…
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NY Mayor Rescinds Anti-Israel Sanctions Order in 1st Executive Action
DID Press: Zohran Mamdani, New York’s newly inaugurated mayor, in his first executive order, revoked several directives issued by his predecessor. Notably, he annulled the mandate that prohibited the city from participating in sanctions or divestment actions against Israel and…
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US Analyst: Qassem Soleimani a Stabilizing Force against ISIS
DID Press: Kurk Dorsey, an international affairs expert and University of New Hampshire professor, described Major General Qassem Soleimani as a stabilizing figure in the fight against ISIS. Criticizing the “chaotic” policies of the Trump administration, Dorsey said Soleimani’s assassination…
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Iran’s Preemptive Security Doctrine Embodied in Qassem Soleimani
DID Press: Iran’s preemptive security doctrine, as conceptualized and operationalized by Major General Qassem Soleimani, represents a fundamental redefinition of national security in the volatile geopolitics of West Asia. Moving beyond traditional border protection, the doctrine emphasized a “strategic depth”…
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Iran’s President Praises Soleimani as Selfless Defender of the Oppressed
DID Press: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the late Qassem Soleimani as a symbol of humble service and an unwavering supporter of the oppressed, speaking on the sixth anniversary of the commander’s Martyrdom. Soleimani, the former head of the Islamic…
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Bulgaria joins eurozone as its 21st member
DID Press: Bulgaria officially joined the eurozone on January 1, becoming the 21st European Union country to adopt the common currency — a move that Brussels and Sofia describe as an important step toward economic strengthening and deeper integration. On…
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