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Jangmadang: Shadow Economy in North Korea
DID Press: The informal Jangmadang markets have become a vital lifeline for North Korean citizens over the past three decades. These markets emerged on the margins of the state economy, grew rapidly, and are now entering a new phase of…
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Why Khalilzad Still Visiting Afghanistan
DID Press: Former US special envoy for Afghanistan peace process, Zalmay Khalilzad, visited Kabul on December 28, 2025, meeting with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. His continued presence in Afghanistan has once again raised questions among the public: why…
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Trump: “ United States Is Real United Nations”
DID Press: US President Donald Trump claimed on social media platform that the US serves as the “real United Nations.” He cited the temporary halt in hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia as the result of his “successful mediation” and asserted…
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Comparative Overview of Human Resource Structures: US Federal Gov’t and Afghanistan under Ashraf Ghani
DID Press: This report examines and compares the human resource management and organizational structures of two governments: the United States federal government and Afghanistan during Ashraf Ghani’s presidency (2014–2021). The focus is strictly on administrative, organizational, and governance capacity differences,…
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Taliban: Afghanistan-US Relations Continue Without Major Obstacles
DID Press: Political Deputy of the Taliban government’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that interactions between Kabul and Washington are proceeding normally, with both sides taking a pragmatic approach to expanding bilateral relations. Zakir Jalali, the political deputy, noted that…
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US, Russia to Establish 2 Working Groups to Address Ukraine Crisis
DID Press: US and Russia presidents held their ninth phone call of the year to discuss the situation in Ukraine and avenues for bilateral cooperation, agreeing to continue talks through the creation of two special working groups focused on security…
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China Launches “Just Mission 2025” Military Drills around Taiwan
DID Press: Forces of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday launched a military exercise titled “Just Mission 2025” in areas surrounding Taiwan. The drills include naval, air and missile operations in the Taiwan…
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Former MI6 Spy Warns of Serious Risk of Sep/11-Style Attack in Britain
DID Press: A former al-Qaeda member and ex-agent for Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) has warned that a terrorist attack similar to the September 11 attacks or the July 7 London bombings can occur in the UK at any time,…
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Trump Says 95 Percent Close to Agreement to End Ukraine War
DID Press: US President Donald Trump said negotiations to end the war in Ukraine are “about 95 percent” complete and that the parties are close to reaching an agreement. Speaking at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky,…
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Pentagon: China Now Capable of Threatening US Across All Domains
DID Press: US Department of War’s annual report on China’s military power says Beijing’s layered and long-term military expansion has increasingly heightened US vulnerabilities, warning that China is now capable of directly threatening the security of the American homeland. According…
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