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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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Israeli Rights Groups Condemn NGOs Deregistration in Palestine
DID Press: 19 Israeli human rights organizations, along with several international bodies, have condemned the Israeli government’s decision to revoke the operational licenses of 37 international relief and non-governmental organizations in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).…
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Global Economy 2026: Asian Momentum Reshapes Balance of Power
DID Press: A new assessment by the International Monetary Fund indicates that in 2026 the global economic landscape will remain dominated by the United States and China, while the rapid rise of emerging economies — particularly India, Indonesia, and Türkiye…
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Evolution of US Trade Tariffs: From Trade Wars to Targeting Emerging Industries
DID Press: A review of U.S. trade policies from 2017 to 2025 shows tariffs have become a central tool for Washington to manage economic competition and contain strategic rivals. This trajectory can be summarized in four key phases: Start of…
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Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York’s 1st Muslim Mayor
DID Press: Zohran Mamdani, a left-leaning populist politician known for his charisma, mastery of social media, and relentless focus on affordable living, was officially sworn in as the mayor of New York City early Thursday morning, just minutes after the…
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