Security
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Pakistan Tops Global Terrorism Index for First Time
DID Press: Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) reports that Pakistan has, for the first time, become the country most affected by terrorism. Last year, Pakistan recorded the highest number of fatalities and terrorist incidents, marking its security situation as…
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NBC Warns: Rising Risk of Red Sea Conflict, Bab al-Mandeb Under Threat
DID Press: A recent NBC News report highlights growing concerns that escalating tensions between Iran, the US, and regional allies could spread to the Red Sea and the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Iran has declared that the presence of the…
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Sheikh Shafa Najafi Reveals Controversial Remarks by Pakistan Army Chief
DID Press: Sheikh Shafa Najafi has disclosed details of a confidential meeting where the Pakistan Army Chief reportedly addressed a group of Shia clerics in a sharp and critical tone, saying: “If you love Iran more than Pakistan, go there.”…
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Trump Signals Possible Drawdown of US Troops in Middle East
DID Press: Donald Trump claimed that the US is “very close” to achieving its objectives in a potential conflict with Iran. Trump, who has previously outlined multiple goals regarding Iran, said the current focus would be on weakening Iran’s missile…
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Riyadh Opens King Fahd Airbase for US Operations Against Iran
DID Press: Saudi Arabia has approved US access to its King Fahd Airbase in Taif, effectively aligning itself with potential military action against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The move raises serious questions about regional security and its broader implications.…
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Taliban Blocks Shia Eid Prayers in Parts of Kabul
DID Press: Reports indicate that the Taliban government prevented Shia communities in some areas of Kabul, including the western part of the city and the sixth district, from holding Eid al-Fitr prayers. According to local sources, Taliban forces were stationed…
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Global Airlines Lose $53B Amid Iran Conflict
DID Press: Escalating conflict in the Middle East has triggered the global aviation sector’s most severe disruption since the COVID-19 pandemic, with airline market values plunging sharply amid regional instability. According to financial estimates, the combined market capitalization of 20…
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UN Chief Issues Nowruz Message Calling for Peace and Global Solidarity
DID Press: António Guterres, head of the United Nations, said in a message marking Nowruz that the festival’s message carries special significance amid current global tensions and uncertainty. Guterres highlighted the ancient celebration’s role in promoting unity, describing Nowruz as…
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Pakistan Army Chief Warns of Crackdown on Iran-Linked Unrest
DID Press: Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, warned that any actions disrupting public order under the pretext of supporting Iran would be met with an “iron fist” and live ammunition. The warning came during a meeting in…
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Uzbekistan Condemns Pakistani Strike on Civilian Areas and Hospital in Kabul
DID Press: The Consulate of Uzbekistan in Kabul condemned a reported Pakistani attack on residential areas, particularly a drug rehabilitation center in the Afghanistan capital, describing the incident as deeply regrettable and contrary to the principles of good neighborly relations.…
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