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Afghanistan’s Maternal Death Crisis Deepens as Health System Nears Collapse
DID Press: World Health Organization has warned that Afghanistan is facing one of the most alarming maternal mortality crises globally, with one pregnant woman dying every hour from largely preventable complications. According to the latest WHO report, the country’s maternal…
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$3.6M Agreement Signed to Boost Livestock Sector Across 13 Provinces
DID Press: Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (Taliban) announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Dutch Committee for Afghanistan (DCA) to support livestock development across 13 provinces. According to the ministry, the agreement was signed between the…
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WSJ: Trump’s Hormuz Plan Exposed Limits of US Strategy
DID Press: The Wall Street Journal reported that Donald Trump’s so-called “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz failed to weaken Iran’s control over the vital maritime corridor, instead exposing the limits of Washington’s ability to reshape regional dynamics. According…
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US to Close Peshawar Consulate Over Security Concerns
DID Press: US Department of State has announced the gradual closure of its consulate in Peshawar, citing security concerns and resource management priorities. According to the statement, diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be transferred to the US Embassy in…
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Al Jazeera: Arab Reliance on US No Longer Justified
DID Press: A report by Al Jazeera states that recent conflicts and their aftermath have exposed the limits of Arab states’ reliance on the United States, arguing that such dependence has failed to deliver lasting security while imposing significant economic…
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US Remains World’s Largest Importer Despite Global Trade Tensions
DID Press: A new report by the World Trade Organization shows that major global economies remain heavily dependent on imports, with the United States maintaining its position as the world’s largest importer at $3.5 trillion. According to the report, the…
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US Treasury Borrowing Estimate Surges to $189B in Q2 2026
DID Press: US Department of Treasury has announced that it expects to borrow approximately $189 billion in net marketable debt during the April–June 2026 quarter, reflecting a significant upward revision in its financing outlook. The figure is $79 billion higher…
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Pentagon Cuts Peshmerga Funding to Zero in 2027 Budget
DID Press: US Department of War has eliminated direct funding for training and equipping Kurdish Peshmerga forces in its 2027 budget proposal, reducing support from $61 million to zero, while simultaneously requesting over $96 million for Iraq’s federal defense institutions…
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