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Flights Halted at Aden Airport amid Rising UAE-Saudi Tensions
DID Press: Flights from Yemen’s Aden International Airport were suspended on Thursday due to escalating tensions between the Saudi-backed government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC). Details on when services will resume remain unclear. The STC, part of the Saudi-led…
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Diplomatic Flattery in 2025: World Leaders Compete to Win Trump’s Favor
DID Press: In the first year of Donald Trump’s second presidential term, the global diplomatic stage witnessed an unprecedented wave of praise, symbolic concessions, and overt efforts to curry favor with the U.S. president—a trend analysts have described as “diplomatic…
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India Takes BRICS Helm amid Global Turmoil
DID Press: India officially began its one-year BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026, taking the helm at a time of heightened international tensions. New Delhi has pledged to focus on strengthening cooperation among member states and advocating for the Global…
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Pakistan Reaffirms Full Support for China on Taiwan
DID Press: Taher Andrabi, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, reiterated Islamabad’s unwavering backing of Beijing, describing Pakistan and China as “ironclad friends and comprehensive strategic partners.” He emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to the “One China” principle, recognizing Taiwan as an inseparable…
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Gaza Youth Honor Qassem Soleimani with Memorial Murals
DID Press: As the sixth anniversary of Major General Qassem Soleimani’s martyrdom approaches, young Palestinians in Gaza painted murals on the ruins left by recent Israeli strikes to commemorate the late commander of Iran’s Quds Force. The artworks, featuring images…
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Iran’s Preemptive Security Doctrine Embodied in Qassem Soleimani
DID Press: Iran’s preemptive security doctrine, as conceptualized and operationalized by Major General Qassem Soleimani, represents a fundamental redefinition of national security in the volatile geopolitics of West Asia. Moving beyond traditional border protection, the doctrine emphasized a “strategic depth”…
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Taliban, Oman to Launch Direct Kabul–Muscat Flights
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-run Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation announced an agreement with the Sultanate of Oman to begin direct flights between Kabul and Muscat. According to the ministry, the decision followed comprehensive talks with Omani officials on aviation…
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Iran’s President Praises Soleimani as Selfless Defender of the Oppressed
DID Press: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the late Qassem Soleimani as a symbol of humble service and an unwavering supporter of the oppressed, speaking on the sixth anniversary of the commander’s Martyrdom. Soleimani, the former head of the Islamic…
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Taliban: stability in Yemen is vital for regional security
DID Press: Taliban’s Foreign Ministry, referring to recent developments in Yemen, said that stability in the country is a key factor for the security of the Arabian Peninsula and the wider region. In a statement, the ministry noted that Yemen’s…
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Israeli Rights Groups Condemn NGOs Deregistration in Palestine
DID Press: 19 Israeli human rights organizations, along with several international bodies, have condemned the Israeli government’s decision to revoke the operational licenses of 37 international relief and non-governmental organizations in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).…
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