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Virtual Violence Fuels Terrorism on the Ground
DID Press: Security and counterterrorism assessments indicate that cyberspace is increasingly functioning as a logistical enabler for extremist operations. The process of radicalization no longer requires continuous physical contact, as ideological messaging and narrative influence via social media platforms allow…
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Pezeshkian: No One Can Deny Iran Its Nuclear Rights
DID Press: Masoud Pezeshkian stated that no individual or country has the authority to deny the Iranian nation its nuclear rights under international law, responding to recent remarks by Donald Trump regarding restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program. Pezeshkian said that…
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Taliban Backs Tourism Development Within Islamic Framework
DID Press: Mohammad Khalid Hanafi announced readiness by the Taliban to support the tourism industry, describing it as a key sector for economic growth in Afghanistan. Hanafi stated that Afghanistan’s extensive natural, historical, and cultural assets position the country to…
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UN: Attacks on UNIFIL Constitute Violation of Intl Law
DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned a deadly attack in southern Lebanon, warning that targeting peacekeeping forces may amount to a war crime. According to Stéphane Dujarric, the killing of a French peacekeeper serving with the UNIFIL…
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US Senator Criticizes Trump Over Iran War Claims, Labels Them “7 Blatant Lies”
DID Press: Jon Ossoff, a Democratic senator from the state of Georgia, has sharply criticized Donald Trump over what he described as contradictory and false statements regarding the war with Iran, accusing the former president of systematically misleading the American…
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Taliban Rejects Report Linking Its Officials to al-Qaeda
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson of the Taliban, dismissed a report by an international think tank alleging ties between Taliban officials and al-Qaeda, calling the claims “completely false.” In remarks to media outlets, Mujahid said that after the Taliban…
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Brazil Calls on US to End Cuba Blockade
DID Press: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged US to end its long-standing blockade on Cuba, calling for respect for the country’s sovereignty and the right of its people to self-determination. Lula da Silva stated that it is…
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The Economist: Hormuz Disruption Could Push 45M Into Hunger
DID Press: A new report by The Economist warns that prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could have severe consequences for global food security. The magazine states that continued closure or instability in the passage would drive up global…
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US Road Crisis: High Fatalities and Soaring Economic Costs Driven by Car Dependency
DID Press: New official data highlights that the United States’ heavy reliance on private vehicles, car-centric urban planning, and underdeveloped public transport system have contributed to a deepening road safety and economic crisis, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths…
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North Korea Conducts New Ballistic Missile Test
DID Press: North Korea launched several ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters early Sunday (April 19), according to Yonhap News Agency. Authorities in South Korea and Japan confirmed the launches and stated that the projectiles were closely monitored by regional…
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