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Gaza War Sparks Rising Interest in Islam Among Young Britons
DID Press: Research and census data indicate that a notable number of young people in the United Kingdom have turned to Islam in response to Israel’s war against Gaza and a broader sense of global injustice. New converts tend to…
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Canada Removes HTS from Its Terrorist List
DID Press: Canada’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Public Safety removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group from the country’s list of terrorist organizations, reported international media outlets. According to Canadian officials, the move aligns with decisions made by Western allies,…
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Israeli “Predator” Spyware Used against Pakistani Human Rights Defender
DID Press: A new investigation has found that Intellexa, the Israeli company behind the “Predator” spyware, continues operating despite international sanctions and has deployed its advanced surveillance tools against various targets, including individuals in Pakistan. Predator is a “one-click” spyware…
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Germany Urges Israel to Halt West Bank Annexation Plans
DID Press: During a visit to Jordan, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Israel to refrain from any actions that may lead to the annexation of the West Bank. “We must keep the path to a Palestinian state open. Therefore,…
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Global, Regional Rivalries Drive Insecurity along Tajikistan-Afghanistan Border
DID Press: Political analyst Hashim Nikvarz warned that global and regional rivalries, particularly west’s efforts to limit China’s influence in Central Asia, are fueling insecurity along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border. Nikvarz noted that recent attacks targeting Chinese nationals in Tajikistan’s Darwaz…
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US, Pakistan Boost Security Cooperation against Afghan Drug Threat
DID Press: Pakistan and US emphasized strengthening security and migration cooperation during a joint meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker. “Even today, narcotics originating from Afghanistan reach dozens of countries and destroy young…
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Qatar: Taliban Participation at Doha Forum Aims to Facilitate Dialogue, Not Endorsement
DID Press: Qatar’s PM and FM, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, emphasized at the annual Doha Forum that the participation of Taliban representatives in the event should not be interpreted as political support from Doha. Rather, he said, the objective is…
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Qatar Warns: Gaza Truce Talks at “Critical” Stage
DID Press: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Qatar’s PM, warned during the 23rd Doha Forum that negotiations over a Gaza ceasefire are now in a “critical” phase. He stressed that a ceasefire can only be achieved when Israeli forces fully…
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Hamas Calls for Unity to Resist Israeli Policies in West Bank
DID Press: Khaled Meshaal, head of Hamas’ political bureau abroad, emphasized in his latest remarks that the West Bank must be protected from policies of Judaization, settlement expansion, forced displacement, and expulsion, and that the Palestinian people must be firmly…
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Israeli Raids Trigger New Wave of Arrests in West Bank
DID Press: Israeli forces conducted simultaneous raids on several West Bank towns early Saturday, triggering a new wave of arrests. A Palestinian man, his wife, and their son, along with several others, were detained in Nabi Saleh, northwest of Ramallah.…
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