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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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NYC Mayor Criticizes US Policy, Questions Massive Military Spending
DID Press: Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City, has sharply criticized U.S. federal policy, questioning what he described as disproportionate military spending compared to domestic needs. He stated: “We are told it is impossible for the city to run…
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NYT Report: Iran Retains Significant Portion of Military Capability
DID Press: The New York Times, citing US intelligence officials, reports that Iran has retained a substantial portion of its military capabilities and is actively working to rebuild assets lost during recent conflicts. According to the report, Iran still possesses…
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12 Countries Condemn Israel’s Appointment of Envoy to Somaliland
DID Press: A group of 12 countries, including Pakistan, strongly condemned Israel’s decision to appoint a diplomatic representative to the Somaliland, describing it as a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty. In a joint statement issued on Saturday, the foreign ministers of…
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