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Taliban Move Toward Pharmaceutical Self-Sufficiency
DID Press: Following a technical delegation meeting with EU representatives in Kabul, Taliban Ministry of Health prioritized domestic pharmaceutical production and reduced reliance on imports. A €170 million support package was pledged to bolster this initiative. During the session, the…
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Epstein, India–Israel Axis and Geopolitical Fallout
DID Press: Indian PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel and the announcement of interest in forming a new strategic partnership with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have coincided with renewed disclosures related to the files of Jeffrey Epstein, prompting commentary…
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Ideological Rift in Persian Gulf: UAE Figure Launches Blunt Critique of Wahhabism
DID Press: Tensions between Saudi Arabia and UAE—previously visible across political, military, and economic arenas—have taken on an ideological dimension following sharp criticism of Wahhabism by a figure close to the UAE leadership. Abdulkhaleq Abdullah, a political scientist and informal…
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Trump’s “Historic” Address Yields No Clarity on Iran
DID Press: In a much-anticipated annual address, US President Donald Trump offered little substantive clarity on Iran, despite expectations that he might outline potential military action or a concrete policy shift. Observers noted the majority of his speech consisted of…
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Kabul, Tashkent Launch New Push on Northern Afghanistan Oil Fields
DID Press: Taliban and government of Uzbekistan launched a new phase of cooperation aimed at advancing oil exploration in northern Afghanistan, as part of efforts to complete technical data and prepare for deep drilling. Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum…
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Trump’s Marathon Speech: Bluster Meets Harsh Realities
DID Press: US President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address on record, speaking for nearly one hour and 48 minutes in a speech that observers said leaned more toward campaign-style rhetoric than a factual assessment of…
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Muslim, EU States Condemn Israel’s West Bank Move as “Unacceptable Annexation”
DID Press: A group of Muslim and European countries on Wednesday condemned Israel’s decision to reclaim land in the West Bank as “state property,” describing the move as an unacceptable form of annexation. In a joint statement issued by Saudi…
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Trump Warns Iran’s Missiles Threaten US Bases in EU and Region
DID Press: US President Donald Trump said Iran has developed significant missile capabilities that could threaten Europe and American military bases abroad, and is now working on missiles capable of reaching US territory. Speaking during the annual State of the…
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Kabul, Kuwait Pledge to Enhance Consular Services
DID Press: Officials from Afghanistan and Kuwait discussed facilitating and standardizing consular services for Afghan citizens residing in Kuwait, according to a statement released on the meeting. The talks were held between Hafez Omar, acting head of the Afghan embassy,…
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5 Years of Ukraine War: Ex-Pentagon Adviser Claims NATO Deaths in Disguise
DID Press: Former adviser to the Pentagon has claimed that thousands of NATO personnel operating in Ukrainian military uniforms have been killed during the conflict, As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year. According to Western sources, NATO member…
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