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Russian Missile and Drone Strikes on Kyiv Kill at Least 17, Injure Dozens
DID Press: Ukrainian officials said at least 17 people were killed and 44 others injured early Wednesday after a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack targeted Kyiv and surrounding areas, marking one of the deadliest aerial assaults on the Ukrainian…
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Yemen: Eight Saudi Oil Tankers Targeted, 29 Forced to Turn Back
DID Press: Yemen’s armed forces have announced that they targeted the Saudi oil tanker “Wafa” with ballistic missiles in the northern Red Sea near Yanbu, as part of what they describe as a “blockade for blockade” strategy. The group said…
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Italy, UNESCO Launch Emergency Restoration of Mazar-e-Sharif Shrine
DID Press: Italy, in partnership with UNESCO, has launched an emergency conservation and stabilization project for the historic Shrine of Hazrat Ali following structural damage caused by last year’s 6.3-magnitude earthquake. According to the Italian Embassy, the project aims to…
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UN: No Process Underway to Transfer Afghanistan’s Seat to Taliban
DID Press: United Nations has said that no process is currently underway to transfer Afghanistan’s seat at the organization to the Taliban administration, stressing that any decision on recognition and representation rests with member states. Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for…
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The Telegraph: Prolonged Iran War Drains US Precision Missile Stockpiles
DID Press: United States has significantly depleted its stockpile of long-range precision missiles during five months of conflict with Iran, raising concerns about its ability to respond to future crises involving major powers such as Russia and China, The Telegraph…
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Afghanistan’s Hazara-Shia Party Says Taliban Pressure Violates National, International Law
DID Press: Islamic Unity Party of The People of Afghanistan, led by Mohammad Mohaqeq, has warned that the Taliban’s growing restrictions on religious ceremonies, education and land ownership are increasing pressure on the Hazara and Shia communities and violate national…
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Taliban: Afghanistan Territory Poses No Threat to Other Countries
DID Press: Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has reiterated that no individual or group is allowed to use Afghan territory to threaten other countries, dismissing recent security concerns raised by China and Pakistan. The statement came after the special envoys of…
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UNSC to Review Five Years of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations Security Council will examine the impact of five years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan this August, coinciding with the anniversary of the group’s return to power, Denmark’s UN envoy and current Security Council president has said.…
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Hezbollah Lawmaker: Trump Admitted Iran’s Strategic Global Role
DID Press: A Lebanese Hezbollah lawmaker said US President Donald Trump’s remarks about cancelling a planned attack on Iran amounted to an acknowledgment of Tehran’s significant role in international affairs and the potential global consequences of military confrontation. Ehab Hamadeh,…
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Karbala as a Universal Symbol of Justice in Christian Thought (Part 2/4)
DID Press: The participation of some non-Muslims in Arbaeen pilgrimage and visits to the shrine of Imam Hussein in Karbala has been linked by several Christian scholars and interfaith thinkers to broader themes of justice, sacrifice and human dignity shared…
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