Security
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2 Injured in Shooting Near WH in Washington
DID Press: At least two people were injured after a shooting incident near the White House in Washington, according to US Secret Service officials. Matthew Quinn said the incident occurred Monday evening around 7:30 GMT near the National Mall. Plainclothes…
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Germany to Continue Deporting Afghan Offenders Despite Criticism
DID Press: Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says the deportation of Afghan asylum seekers with criminal records will continue without retreat, despite growing criticism over human rights concerns. Dobrindt stated that the government remains “firm” in its policy of removing…
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NATO Says EU Received Trump Message After US Troop Withdrawal
DID Press: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says European leaders have clearly received Washington’s message following President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, prompting Europe to strengthen its defense role. Speaking ahead of the European Political Community…
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18-Year Halt of Mes Aynak Mine Costs Afghanistan Billions in Lost Revenue
DID Press: Afghanistan’s long-stalled Mes Aynak copper project has reportedly deprived the country of billions of dollars in revenue and thousands of potential jobs, according to an economic official of the caretaker administration. Shafiullah Oria Khel, an economic affairs official…
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Bloomberg: Surge in Gold Capital Flight from Dubai to Singapore
DID Press: A Bloomberg report says investors are shifting large volumes of gold from Dubai to Singapore, driven by rising geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf region and growing concerns over asset security. According to official figures, 1,446 kilograms of…
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Food Transport Costs to Afghanistan Triple Amid Regional Oil Shock
DID Press: UN World Food Programme (WFP) says the cost of delivering food assistance to Afghanistan has nearly tripled following rising regional instability and disruptions in global energy markets. According to WFP officials, the escalation in oil prices—linked to heightened…
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Reports Claim Iranian Missile Strike Hits US Naval Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Local media reports from southern Iran claim that two missiles struck a US Navy vessel in the waters near the Strait of Hormuz after it allegedly ignored warnings from Iranian naval forces. According to these reports, the US…
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Karzai Urges Girls’ Education as Key to Afghanistan’s Self-Reliance
DID Press: Former president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai has called for immediate lifting of restrictions on girls’ education, warning that continued limitations could severely undermine Afghanistan’s long-term development. Karzai’s remarks came in response to a new report by UNICEF, which…
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TTP Turns to Drone Warfare, Reshaping Conflict Dynamics
DID Press: A surge in drone-based attacks in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province signals a major evolution in the operational doctrine of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), marking a shift from traditional suicide bombings and guerrilla tactics toward remote, technology-driven warfare. According to…
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Analyst Warns of Prolonged War Risk Amid Stalled Iran–US Diplomacy
DID Press: A senior Pakistani diplomat has warned that the breakdown of diplomatic efforts between Iran and United States could push the region toward a prolonged and fragile conflict. In a recent opinion piece, Maleeha Lodhi, former Pakistani ambassador to…
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