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Alcohol Consumption in US: Wide Prevalence, Gender Gap, and Major Social and Economic Impact
DID Press: New statistical analyses show that alcohol consumption remains widespread in the United States, although recent years have seen a gradual decline alongside significant public health, social, and economic consequences. Overall consumption trends According to data referenced from U.S.…
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Afghanistan Named Vice President of 81st UN General Assembly Session
DID Press: Afghanistan has been elected as one of the vice presidents of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, according to Afghanistan’s UN representative. Naseer Ahmad Faiq announced that the General Assembly, in its latest session, selected…
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Afghan Allies Face Uncertainty as Rubio Seeks Resettlement Options
DID Press: Marco Rubio has said the US is in talks with at least five countries to resettle more than 1,100 Afghan nationals currently housed at Camp Al-Sayliyah in Qatar. The group includes former Afghan special forces personnel, interpreters who…
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CENTCOM Confirms Iranian Strikes on US Bases in Persian Gulf
DID Press: US Central Command has confirmed that several US military installations in Gulf countries were targeted in missile and drone attacks attributed to Iran. In a statement, CENTCOM said American forces stationed across the region remain on heightened alert…
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Ex-CIA Officer Claims Epstein Operated Beyond Criminal Network
DID Press: A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer, John Kiriakou, has made controversial claims that financier Jeffrey Epstein was involved in intelligence-related activities beyond his known criminal and financial cases. Kiriakou said Epstein maintained contacts with multiple international intelligence…
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WHO: Afghanistan Facing Severe Child Malnutrition Crisis
DID Press: World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Afghanistan is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis, with an estimated 3.7 million children under the age of five expected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2026. In a new report, WHO…
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Deep Divisions Emerge at UNSC Meeting on Israel-Lebanon Tensions
DID Press: An emergency meeting of UN Security Council on escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon exposed sharp differences among international actors over the causes of the crisis and responsibility for the deterioration in regional security. During the session, representatives…
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Central Asia Emerges as New Arena for US Influence Amid Middle East Turmoil
DID Press: Escalating tensions in the Middle East, disruptions to traditional trade routes, and growing competition among major powers are transforming Central Asia into one of the world’s most significant geopolitical arenas. As regional dynamics shift, the United States is…
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Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Only 16% of Funding Secured
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned of a severe funding shortfall in Afghanistan’s aid response plan, saying only 269 million dollars—about 16% of the required 1.71 billion dollars—has been secured so far. In…
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Pakistan Warns UN Over Alleged Arms Stockpiles in Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistan has raised concerns at the United Nations over alleged stockpiles of weapons in Afghanistan, warning that their proliferation could threaten regional stability and empower armed groups. During the ninth meeting of states parties to the UN Programme…
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