Security
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Afghanistan’s Maternal Death Crisis Deepens as Health System Nears Collapse
DID Press: World Health Organization has warned that Afghanistan is facing one of the most alarming maternal mortality crises globally, with one pregnant woman dying every hour from largely preventable complications. According to the latest WHO report, the country’s maternal…
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WSJ: Trump’s Hormuz Plan Exposed Limits of US Strategy
DID Press: The Wall Street Journal reported that Donald Trump’s so-called “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz failed to weaken Iran’s control over the vital maritime corridor, instead exposing the limits of Washington’s ability to reshape regional dynamics. According…
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Pakistan Warns of Stronger Response to Any Indian Aggression
DID Press: Khawaja Asif warned that Pakistan will deliver a stronger response to any future aggression by India, following what he described as a swift and decisive reaction by Pakistani forces in a recent confrontation. Speaking at the launch of…
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US to Close Peshawar Consulate Over Security Concerns
DID Press: US Department of State has announced the gradual closure of its consulate in Peshawar, citing security concerns and resource management priorities. According to the statement, diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be transferred to the US Embassy in…
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Trump Halts ‘Project Freedom’ in Hormuz, Analysts See Strategic Setback
DID Press: Donald Trump has announced a temporary halt to the “Project Freedom” operation in the Strait of Hormuz, a move analysts interpret as a sign of strategic strain and political deadlock in Washington’s confrontation with Iran. In a post…
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Al Jazeera: Arab Reliance on US No Longer Justified
DID Press: A report by Al Jazeera states that recent conflicts and their aftermath have exposed the limits of Arab states’ reliance on the United States, arguing that such dependence has failed to deliver lasting security while imposing significant economic…
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Taliban Reaffirms “Non-Discriminatory Security” Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Interior Ministry says its security forces continue to provide nationwide protection “without discrimination” for all ethnic and religious groups across Afghanistan. Speaking during a meeting with the High Commission of Shiite Affairs, Interior Ministry spokesperson Abdul Matin…
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Elder-Led Diplomacy Stalls Amid Military Escalation on Afghan-Pak Border
DID Press: A recent gathering of tribal elders from Afghanistan’s Kunar province and Pakistan’s Bajaur district in the Nawe Pass border area has once again highlighted a recurring feature of the region’s political landscape: reliance on traditional mediation mechanisms to…
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US Remains World’s Largest Importer Despite Global Trade Tensions
DID Press: A new report by the World Trade Organization shows that major global economies remain heavily dependent on imports, with the United States maintaining its position as the world’s largest importer at $3.5 trillion. According to the report, the…
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Pentagon Cuts Peshmerga Funding to Zero in 2027 Budget
DID Press: US Department of War has eliminated direct funding for training and equipping Kurdish Peshmerga forces in its 2027 budget proposal, reducing support from $61 million to zero, while simultaneously requesting over $96 million for Iraq’s federal defense institutions…
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