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UAE Exit from OPEC Signals Major Shock to Global Energy Order
DID Press: The announcement of the United Arab Emirates’ withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ amid the ongoing Iran–US war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has introduced a new phase of instability in the global energy system. While…
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UN Expert Raises Concerns Over Taliban ‘Preachers Law’
DID Press: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, has expressed concern over the newly enacted “Preachers Law” by the Taliban, warning it may discriminate against non-Hanafi religious groups. In a recent statement, Bennett said the…
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Afghanistan Stuck Near Bottom of Global Press Freedom Index
DID Press: A new report by Reporters Without Borders shows that Afghanistan remains ranked 175th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, underscoring the ongoing crisis facing independent media under Taliban rule. According to the report,…
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PSG Win 5–4 Thriller as Atletico vs Arsenal Set for UCL Semi-Final Showdown
DID Press: UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg delivered a dramatic night as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich in a 5–4 goal thriller, while Atletico Madrid are set to face Arsenal in tonight’s highly anticipated clash. In a historic match,…
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Afghan Migrant Debate Exposes Deep Divide Between Media Narrative and Reality
DID Press: A specialized forum in Tehran examined contrasting narratives surrounding Afghan migrants, with speakers describing what they called an organized campaign of migrant stigmatization alongside accounts of Afghan migrants’ solidarity and sacrifices during the so-called “Ramadan War.” The 30th…
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FIFA Recognizes Afghanistan Women’s National Team for Intl Competition
DID Press: FIFA has officially confirmed that Afghan women footballers are now eligible to compete as the formal representatives of Afghanistan in international tournaments. The decision was made in coordination with the Asian Football Confederation and underscores FIFA’s commitment to…
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US Trial Begins for Suspect in Deadly Kabul Airport Attack
DID Press: A court in US state of Virginia has begun jury proceedings in the case of Mohammad Sharifullah, a suspect connected to the deadly Kabul Airport Attack (2021). The case relates to the 2021 suicide bombing outside Kabul International…
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US–Iran Standoff Enters Strategic Deadlock Phase
DID Press: The confrontation between United States and Iran has evolved far beyond conventional military paradigms, increasingly resembling a multidimensional and hybrid strategic rivalry shaped by economic pressure, military signaling, political maneuvering, and information warfare. Analysts argue that this confrontation…
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Hormuz Crisis Puts Toyota Supply Chain Under Strain as Production Risks Loom
DID Press: Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting the global automotive supply chain, with Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation facing growing pressure on parts production and delivery. According to a report by Bloomberg L.P., suppliers to Toyota have…
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Trump Under Scrutiny as Ex-FBI Chief James Comey Faces New Legal Accusations
DID Press: US Department of Justice has again brought accusations against former FBI Director James Comey, in a move seen by critics as part of ongoing political pressure linked to Donald Trump against his opponents. The allegation relates to a…
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