Security
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GCC Faces Deep Rift: Israel and UAE Align Against Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Reports from Middle East Monitor reveal unprecedented internal divisions within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), challenging claims of unity among its member states. According to a senior source connected to a regional royal family, hidden rivalries and shifting…
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US DOJ Removes 16 Epstein-Related Files From Public Website
DID Press: US Department of Justice (DOJ) removed at least 16 files from its public website without explanation, sparking widespread speculation, less than 24 hours after publishing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The deleted materials included photos and artwork from…
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UN: Myanmar Becomes World’s Largest Opium Producer
DID Press: Myanmar has overtaken all other countries to become the world’s largest producer of opium, reported UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). According to a report released on December 20, Myanmar produced 1,010 tons of opium this year—more…
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Why US Pressure on Venezuela Is Tied to Middle East Power Politics
DID Press: The unprecedented escalation of US pressure on Venezuela, including moves toward what appears to be a near-total maritime blockade, is not merely a regional crisis in Latin America. It reflects a broader strategy by the Trump administration to…
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Turkey’s Defense Exports Soar to $8.5B in 2025
DID Press: Turkey’s defense and aerospace exports reached a record $8.5 billion in 2025, underscoring Ankara’s growing role in the global arms market, particularly in the rapidly expanding field of unmanned aerial systems. Haluk Görgün, head of Turkey’s Presidency of…
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Sirajuddin Haqqani’s Kandahar Visit Signals Power Play at Taliban Core
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban interior minister, made a politically significant visit to Kandahar, attending a memorial for the mother of Taliban founder Mullah Omar and meeting with locals, demonstrating his influence in the heart of the group’s power.…
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Russia Authorizes Termination of Military Treaties with 11 EU Nations
DID Press: Russian Cabinet of Ministers granted the Defense Ministry permission to cancel military cooperation agreements with 11 European countries. The move affects contracts with Bulgaria, Germany, Poland, Romania, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, Croatia, Belgium, and the Czech Republic, as…
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US Releases Thousands of Jeffrey Epstein Case Documents
DID Press: US Department of Justice has started releasing thousands of previously confidential documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a move coinciding with Democratic criticism over the “gradual release and potential whitewashing” of sensitive…
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Turkey’s Shadow Diplomacy: Intelligence Networks Boosting Global Influence
DID Press: Turkey is quietly reshaping its global position through intelligence networks and covert diplomacy, signaling a strategic shift in Washington’s view of Ankara as a nontraditional, intelligence-driven power with far-reaching influence. The recent meeting between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan…
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Iran–Israel Tensions Triple War-Risk Shipping Insurance
DID Press: Rising regional tensions between Iran and Israel prompted a rapid reaction in maritime insurance markets, with war-risk premiums for sensitive shipping routes—particularly Israeli ports—surging sharply. Analytical outlet Benzinga reports that insurers are reassessing risks linked to the Strait…
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