Security
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US–Venezuela Tensions Escalate: Preparations to Seize 18 Super Tankers
DID Press: Tensions between the US and Venezuela have reached unprecedented levels as American forces prepare to intercept 18 Venezuelan supertankers, with fighter jets from both nations active along Venezuela’s coast. Early Wednesday, U.S. jets conducted large-scale movements along Venezuela’s…
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Israeli Army Warns of Mass Exodus amid Rising Officers Resignations
DID Press: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued a warning about a potential mass personnel exodus, following a sharp rise in resignation requests from officers and non-commissioned officers, reported Israeli media. According to Yedioth Ahronoth, hundreds of IDF officers…
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Confidential US Report Warns Military May Fail against China
DID Press: A confidential U.S. Department of War report warns that, in the event of a military conflict with China, even advanced assets like the Ford-class aircraft carrier could be vulnerable, and the U.S. military may fail to defend Taiwan.…
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Trump Labels Venezuela “Terror State,” Launches Oil Blockade
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has declared the government of Nicolás Maduro a “foreign terrorist organization” and ordered a complete blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, targeting all vessels entering or leaving the country. Trump announced that Washington has deployed…
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Portuguese Nuclear Scientist Killed in US Home
DID Press: A Portuguese nuclear scientist, described as a supporter of Israel, was shot and killed inside his residence in the United States, reported Hebrew-language media outlet. The victim, who served as a visiting professor at MIT, was found dead…
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Pakistan Suffers Billions in Losses due to Halted Trade with Afghanistan
DID Press: The suspension of trade routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan caused significant economic losses, impacting Pakistan’s industrial and export sectors. The closure of cross‑border trade has already resulted in approximately $4.5 billion losses on Pakistan’s economy. The continuation of…
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Pak Army Chief to Visit Washington for Talks with Trump on Gaza
DID Press: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Army Chief, is expected to travel to Washington in the coming weeks for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump over Pakistan’s potential participation in a proposed multinational force aimed at stabilizing Gaza, according…
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SIV Exemption Revoked; Afghans Included in Trump Travel Ban
DID Press: The advocacy group AfghanEvac announced that the administration of US President Donald Trump has revoked the exemption that previously allowed Afghan holders of Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) to enter the United States, effectively placing them under the scope…
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Dispute Over Afghanistan’s Security: Taliban Claims Stability Amid Global Concerns
DID Press: Despite international warnings about the growth of ISIS cells in Afghanistan, the Taliban government continues to claim that the country’s security situation is stable. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid reiterated that Afghanistan is “currently safe” and that no threats…
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Poland Arrests Suspected ISIS Member, Foils Christmas Market Attack Plot
DID Press: Polish security forces have arrested a suspected ISIS member planning attacks on Christmas markets and New Year events. According to PAP news agency, the suspect was detained on Tuesday, December 16, by agents of Poland’s Internal Security Agency…
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