Politics
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North Korea Welcomes Troops Returning from Mission in Russia
DID Press: North Korea held an official ceremony in Pyongyang to welcome back Unit 528 of the Korean People’s Army, which had been deployed to Russia for military engineering operations. Leader Kim Jong-un attended the event and delivered remarks. Kim…
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UN: Over 4M Afghans Returned Home in Past Two Years
DID Press: A new UN report shows that the return of Afghan nationals has accelerated in 2025, with millions returning to Afghanistan in a short period of time. According to the UN’s latest migration assessment, more than two million Afghans…
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Free Speech Debate in West Rekindled Over Holocaust Discussion Laws
DID Press: A televised debate between a US activist and British journalist and TV host Piers Morgan has reignited controversy over laws in several Western countries that restrict discussion of the Holocaust. During the exchange, the American activist argued that…
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Decline of Dollar Dominance Signals Rise of Multipolar Financial Order
DID Press: Joint research by scholars from the Universities of Edinburgh, Warwick, and the European University Institute in Florence indicates that the long-standing dominance of the US dollar in the global economy is facing growing structural challenges. The study argues…
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UN May Deploy Int’l Force in Gaza Early Next Month
Did Press: Two US officials have told international media that an international stabilization force authorized by the UN could be deployed in the Gaza Strip as early as next month, although key questions—particularly regarding the disarmament of Hamas—remain unresolved. Speaking…
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Austria Bans Headscarves for Girls Under 14 in Schools
DID Press: Austria has passed a new law banning the wearing of Islamic headscarves by girls under the age of 14 in schools across the country. Under the legislation approved by the Austrian parliament, female students younger than 14 will…
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Iran, Pakistan FMs Hold Constructive Talks in Ashgabat
DID Press: Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar described his meeting with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi as constructive, held on the sidelines of the international conference “Peace and Trust” in Ashgabat. In a post on X, Dar said the…
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Netanyahu: Israel’s Regional War Plan Drafted Years Before October 7
DID Press: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that Israel’s military strategy to reshape the Middle East—through the elimination of Hamas, confrontation with Hezbollah, and ultimately Iran—was formulated years before the October 7 Al-Aqsa Flood operation. He stressed that the…
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Taliban Seeking Trade Expansion with India as Pakistan Ties Stall
DID Press: Taliban administration is seeking to expand trade relations with India, describing the country as a “suitable market” for Afghan agricultural products, as commercial ties with Pakistan remain effectively frozen amid political tensions and border closures. Speaking on Friday…
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Taliban Restrictions Paralyze Female UN Staff in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN reported that strict Taliban restrictions on Afghan female employees have severely disrupted UN operations and posed significant challenges to humanitarian programs in Afghanistan. According to a new UNAMA report submitted to the Security Council, barring Afghan women…
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