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Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 73,000
DID Press: The Palestinian Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip said the death toll from Israel’s military offensive on the enclave since October 7, 2023, has surpassed 73,000, with more than 174,000 others wounded. According to the ministry’s latest figures,…
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Qatar’s Economy Under Pressure as War Disrupts Gas Exports
DID Press: Qatar’s economy is facing mounting financial pressure as war-related disruptions to energy exports and lower government revenues push the country’s budget deficit sharply higher. Qatar recorded a 10.3 billion-riyal budget deficit in the first quarter of 2026, more…
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Pakistan, Google Sign MoU to Advance National Digital Transformation
DID Press: Pakistan’s government and Google have signed a memorandum of understanding to support the country’s national digital transformation program, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attending the signing ceremony. The agreement was signed by Zarrar Hasham Khan, Pakistan’s Deputy Minister…
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US Court Blocks Trump Policy Suspending Immigrant Visas for Citizens of 75 Countries
DID Press: A US federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries, ruling that the measure was unlawful. Janet Vargas, a judge for the U.S. District Court for…
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Afghanistan Revokes NOC, Ruling Noor Ahmad Out of 2026 Caribbean Premier League
DID Press: The Afghanistan Cricket Board has revoked the No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued to national team spinner Noor Ahmad, preventing the left-arm bowler from taking part in the 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Noor Ahmad had been scheduled to…
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Afghan American Aisha Wahab Wins US House Seat Despite Pro-Israel Spending
DID Press: Aisha Wahab, a Democratic politician and outspoken critic of Israeli policies, has won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from California, defeating a rival backed by millions of dollars in spending from pro-Israel groups. Wahab’s victory…
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Stars and Stripes Editor Dismissed After USS Abraham Lincoln Reports
DID Press: US Department of War has removed the editor and several senior staff members of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes following reports detailing physical and psychological distress, including suicide attempts, among sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham…
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Canada Vows Dollar-for-Dollar Retaliation as US Tariffs Take Effect
DID Press: Intensive trade negotiations between the United States and Canada ended without an agreement, as new 50% U.S. tariffs on selected Canadian goods took effect on Saturday, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to pledge dollar-for-dollar retaliation. The tariffs are…
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Taliban Disaster Chief Calls for Humanitarian Aid to Be Kept Free of Politics
DID Press: Nooruddin Turabi, head of the Taliban’s Disaster Management Authority, has urged international aid organizations to reduce administrative costs so that a larger share of humanitarian assistance reaches people in need across Afghanistan. Turabi said humanitarian needs, particularly in…
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Pakistan, Japan Discuss Regional Security and Counterterrorism
DID Press: Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, says he held talks with Japan’s ambassador and head of its diplomatic mission in Afghanistan on regional security, humanitarian and human rights issues, and the need to strengthen counterterrorism efforts. Sadiq…
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