Politics
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Saudi Alternatives to Hormuz Strait Face Capacity Limits
DID Press: According to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Saudi Arabia has increased oil exports via the Red Sea and activated the East-West pipeline, making Yanbu the main route to bypass the Hormuz Strait. However, Yanbu’s capacity remains a major limitation. The route…
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UN Report: Urban Women in Afghanistan Face Widening Gender Inequality
DID Press: A new report by UN-Habitat reveals that rapid urbanization in Afghanistan has not reduced gender disparities; instead, informal urban settlements show a dramatic increase in inequality. Based on data collected between 2023 and 2025 from cities including Kabul,…
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Bloomberg: USS Gerald R. Ford Faces Deep Operational Challenges
DID Press: Bloomberg reports that the USS Gerald R. Ford, the newest and most advanced aircraft carrier in the US Navy, is confronting a range of serious operational problems far beyond the recent laundry-room fire. According to the report, the…
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Sanders: Americans Face Economic Strain, Don’t Support War with Iran
DID Press: Bernie Sanders criticized the US government’s military policies, emphasizing that economic pressures are the top concern for Americans. Speaking to CNN, Sanders stated he will “under no circumstances” support the administration’s request for roughly $200 billion in funding…
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Controversial Claim Sparks Debate Over Possible Threat to Imran Khan
DID Press: A report by London-based Pakistani journalist Adil Raja has raised concerns about a potential plot to target former Prime Minister Imran Khan, drawing renewed attention to the country’s political and security climate. Raja shared a report originally published…
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Tehran Source Calls US Messages “Deceptive” Amid Rising Military Tensions
DID Press: A politically informed source in Tehran said recent messages from the United States proposing negotiations with the Iran are part of a “deceptive plan,” adding that Iranian authorities have little trust in Washington’s intentions. The source claimed the…
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Tashkent Hosts “Made in Afghanistan 2026” Expo to Boost Regional Trade
DID Press: Tashkent is hosting the international “Made in Afghanistan – Tashkent 2026” exhibition from March 25 to 28, a major trade event bringing together around 120 Afghan business representatives aimed at strengthening economic and commercial ties between Afghanistan and…
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EU Urges End to Restrictions on Women and De-Escalation Between Kabul, Islamabad
DID Press: European Union has called for the immediate removal of restrictions on women in Afghanistan and urged a reduction in rising tensions between Kabul and Islamabad. The appeal was delivered during the 95th meeting of the Standing Committee of…
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Iran Parliament Speaker Mocks US Oil Strategy: “Paper Oil Can’t Produce Actual Fuel”
DID Press: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, issued a sharp critique of recent developments in global energy markets, questioning the effectiveness of what he described as “paper oil” in meeting real-world energy needs. Writing on the X…
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From Hegemony to Constraints: Iran–US War Reshapes Global Power Balance
DID Press: Ongoing direct conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel is increasingly viewed as more than a security crisis, emerging instead as a turning point in how the world defines the concept of a superpower. Reciprocal strikes, calculated…
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