Politics
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Israel Admits Editing Wikipedia to Influence Public Narratives
DID Press: Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett has admitted to receiving training on manipulating Wikipedia entries to shape public perception. While Wikipedia operates under a “neutral point of view” principle, its open-editing model leaves content vulnerable to influence by users…
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Southern Yemen: Saudi-Backed Forces Clash with UAE-Supported STC
DID Press: Approximately 20,000 Saudi-backed troops have been deployed along Yemen’s southern borders to pressure the UAE-supported Southern Transitional Council (STC) to withdraw from recently seized territories in Hadramawt, Al Mahrah, and Abyan, According to The Guardian. The STC, continuing…
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GCC Faces Deep Rift: Israel and UAE Align Against Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Reports from Middle East Monitor reveal unprecedented internal divisions within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), challenging claims of unity among its member states. According to a senior source connected to a regional royal family, hidden rivalries and shifting…
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US DOJ Removes 16 Epstein-Related Files From Public Website
DID Press: US Department of Justice (DOJ) removed at least 16 files from its public website without explanation, sparking widespread speculation, less than 24 hours after publishing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The deleted materials included photos and artwork from…
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Kabul-Bound Passengers Barred from Boarding in Islamabad
DID Press: Several passengers on a Kam Air flight from Islamabad to capital Kabul were prevented from boarding despite holding valid visas and tickets. The flight, scheduled for December 20, saw more than 31 passengers denied boarding by Islamabad airport…
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France Moves to Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 15
DID Press: French government announced a new bill that will prohibit children and teenagers under 15 from using social media, aiming to regulate digital platforms and better protect young users. Anne-Laure Ennanf, France’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs,…
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Why US Pressure on Venezuela Is Tied to Middle East Power Politics
DID Press: The unprecedented escalation of US pressure on Venezuela, including moves toward what appears to be a near-total maritime blockade, is not merely a regional crisis in Latin America. It reflects a broader strategy by the Trump administration to…
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Turkey’s Defense Exports Soar to $8.5B in 2025
DID Press: Turkey’s defense and aerospace exports reached a record $8.5 billion in 2025, underscoring Ankara’s growing role in the global arms market, particularly in the rapidly expanding field of unmanned aerial systems. Haluk Görgün, head of Turkey’s Presidency of…
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North Korea Limits Citizens to 15 State-Approved Hairstyles
DID Press: North Korea extended state control deep into citizens’ private lives by restricting personal appearance, allowing men and women to choose only from 15 government-approved hairstyles for their entire lifetime. According to official regulations, deviation from the approved list…
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Sirajuddin Haqqani’s Kandahar Visit Signals Power Play at Taliban Core
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban interior minister, made a politically significant visit to Kandahar, attending a memorial for the mother of Taliban founder Mullah Omar and meeting with locals, demonstrating his influence in the heart of the group’s power.…
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