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US Launches Full-Scale Attacks on Venezuela
DID Press: After months of accusations against Caracas, the United States launched a full-scale air operation against Venezuela early Saturday (January 3, 2026). According to reports, US airstrikes targeted military and energy infrastructure, causing widespread power outages, particularly in southern…
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Iran’s IRGC: Soleimani’s Legacy Undermined US-Led Regional Order
DID Press: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement marking the anniversary of the Martyrdom of Qassem Soleimani that the erosion of the global “hegemonic system” and the shift in regional power dynamics are the outcome of…
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Clashes Escalate Between Saudi-UAE Forces in Hadramawt, Yemen
DID Press: Fighting has intensified between Saudi-backed forces and UAE-supported militias in occupied areas of Yemen’s Hadramawt province. According to reports, troops aligned with the Riyadh-backed local government have halted the advance of UAE-backed forces in the region. According to…
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US Author: Soleimani Threatens US Interests by Bolstering ‘Axis of Resistance’
DID Press: American political analyst and author Daniel Lazare says Qassem Soleimani’s role in fighting ISIS and strengthening the so-called “Axis of Resistance” posed a direct challenge to the interests of the United States and Israel, making the Iranian commander…
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Taliban: Afghanistan Moving Toward Economic Self-Reliance, Lasting Stability
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for Taliban government, said Afghanistan is on a path toward lasting security, economic self-reliance and comprehensive stability, adding that the country now has the capacity to fully defend its territory through reliance on its own…
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Pakistan: No Intent to Change Afghanistan’s Political System
DID Press: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson reiterated that Afghanistan’s political system is solely the decision of its people, and Islamabad has no plans to alter it. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Tahir Andarabi emphasized Pakistan’s readiness to cooperate with…
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Flights Halted at Aden Airport amid Rising UAE-Saudi Tensions
DID Press: Flights from Yemen’s Aden International Airport were suspended on Thursday due to escalating tensions between the Saudi-backed government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC). Details on when services will resume remain unclear. The STC, part of the Saudi-led…
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Diplomatic Flattery in 2025: World Leaders Compete to Win Trump’s Favor
DID Press: In the first year of Donald Trump’s second presidential term, the global diplomatic stage witnessed an unprecedented wave of praise, symbolic concessions, and overt efforts to curry favor with the U.S. president—a trend analysts have described as “diplomatic…
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Pakistan Reaffirms Full Support for China on Taiwan
DID Press: Taher Andrabi, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, reiterated Islamabad’s unwavering backing of Beijing, describing Pakistan and China as “ironclad friends and comprehensive strategic partners.” He emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to the “One China” principle, recognizing Taiwan as an inseparable…
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US Analyst: Qassem Soleimani a Stabilizing Force against ISIS
DID Press: Kurk Dorsey, an international affairs expert and University of New Hampshire professor, described Major General Qassem Soleimani as a stabilizing figure in the fight against ISIS. Criticizing the “chaotic” policies of the Trump administration, Dorsey said Soleimani’s assassination…
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