Security
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Trump’s “Historic” Address Yields No Clarity on Iran
DID Press: In a much-anticipated annual address, US President Donald Trump offered little substantive clarity on Iran, despite expectations that he might outline potential military action or a concrete policy shift. Observers noted the majority of his speech consisted of…
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Pakistan, Iran Hold Talks on Afghanistan and Regional Trade
DID Press: Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, held a virtual meeting with Mohammadreza Bahrami, Director General for South Asia at Iran’s Foreign Ministry, to discuss regional cooperation and developments in Afghanistan. During the session, both sides exchanged views…
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Washington Stabbing Attack Leaves 4 Dead; Suspect Killed by Police
DID Press: A deadly stabbing incident in Washington claimed four lives on Tuesday morning, authorities said. The 32-year-old suspect was shot and killed by a police officer at the scene. The attack occurred in the Key Peninsula area, northwest of…
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Former Norwegian PM Hospitalized After Apparent Suicide Attempt Amid Epstein Files
DID Press: Thorbjørn Jagland, a former prime minister of Norway, has been hospitalized after an apparent suicide attempt as authorities launched a formal investigation into alleged financial corruption linked to disclosures in the Jeffrey Epstein Files, Norwegian media reported. The…
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Iran FM Spokesman Slams Trump Claims as “Big Lie”
DID Press: Ismail Baghaei, spokesman for Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, has dismissed recent claims by Donald Trump about Iran as a “big lie,” accusing Washington and its allies of waging a systematic disinformation campaign against the Iranian people.…
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Trump’s Marathon Speech: Bluster Meets Harsh Realities
DID Press: US President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address on record, speaking for nearly one hour and 48 minutes in a speech that observers said leaned more toward campaign-style rhetoric than a factual assessment of…
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Muslim, EU States Condemn Israel’s West Bank Move as “Unacceptable Annexation”
DID Press: A group of Muslim and European countries on Wednesday condemned Israel’s decision to reclaim land in the West Bank as “state property,” describing the move as an unacceptable form of annexation. In a joint statement issued by Saudi…
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Trump Warns Iran’s Missiles Threaten US Bases in EU and Region
DID Press: US President Donald Trump said Iran has developed significant missile capabilities that could threaten Europe and American military bases abroad, and is now working on missiles capable of reaching US territory. Speaking during the annual State of the…
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Pakistan–Taliban Exchange Fire at Torkham, Tirah Border
DID Press: Border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated on Tuesday after an exchange of fire between forces from both sides at the Torkham border crossing and in the Tirah area, with each side blaming the other for initiating the…
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US Lawmakers: No Convincing Case Made for War With Iran
DID Press: Several members of the United States Congress said no convincing justification was presented for launching a new war in the Middle East following a closed-door briefing with the US secretary of state and the director of the Central…
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