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$2 Trillion Arms Race to Dominate Future Wars
DID Press: A new global arms race is emerging as major powers invest trillions of dollars in advanced military technologies, marking a shift from the nuclear competition of the Cold War era toward dominance in future battlefields. According to Bloomberg,…
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Ex-NSC Official: Trump Reaps Consequences of His Own Decisions
DID Press: Eric Brewer, former official at the U.S. National Security Council, has criticized Donald Trump’s handling of the recent conflict and diplomacy, saying the U.S. president is now facing the consequences of his own choices. Brewer said the agreement…
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Global Media Cover Iran Leader’s Funeral Procession in Iraq
DID Press: Regional and international media outlets have widely covered the funeral procession of the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in Iraq, highlighting the large crowds that gathered in Najaf and the participation of mourners…
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Middle East NATO Stalls Amid Regional Divisions
DID Press: As the 36th NATO Summit draws renewed attention to regional security, analysts say the prospect of a Middle East NATO remains remote, with decades of efforts to establish a NATO-style security alliance repeatedly undermined by competing regional interests…
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Financial Times: Iran’s Power Display at the Heart of Shia World
DID Press: The Financial Times has described the funeral ceremonies for the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in Najaf and Karbala as a demonstration of Iran’s ability to mobilize large regional audiences and maintain the…
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Taliban, UN Official Discuss Support for Afghan Returnees
DID Press: Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, met with a senior United Nations official to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees, humanitarian and development assistance for returnees, and ways to strengthen future cooperation. During…
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Mourning as Power: Legacy of the Martyred Leader Endures
DID Press: The funeral ceremonies for the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, have emerged as more than a national event, reflecting what supporters describe as a transnational political and geopolitical phenomenon shaped by shared history,…
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Trump Moves to Cut Trade Ties With Spain Amid NATO Rift
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has announced that he has instructed his Treasury Secretary to begin the process of ending trade relations with Spain, describing Madrid as an “inappropriate partner” within NATO. The decision follows growing tensions between Washington…
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Iran Funeral Ceremony Draws Regional and Global Attention
DID Press: The funeral ceremonies for the Martyred Leader of Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khameneie, held after Tehran and Qom and extending to Najaf and Karbala in Iraq, have become one of the region’s most significant political and social…
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F-35 Dispute Deepens Israel-Turkey Rivalry
DID Press: A diplomatic battle between Israel and Turkey over the possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Ankara has intensified during the NATO summit, placing the United States in a difficult position between pressure from Tel Aviv and Congress…
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