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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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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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India Reaffirms People-Centered Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said New Delhi’s approach toward Afghanistan is rooted in a long history of social and cultural ties and is focused primarily on serving the Afghanistan people rather than political actors. Speaking in…
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Iran’s Preemptive Security Doctrine Embodied in Qassem Soleimani
DID Press: Iran’s preemptive security doctrine, as conceptualized and operationalized by Major General Qassem Soleimani, represents a fundamental redefinition of national security in the volatile geopolitics of West Asia. Moving beyond traditional border protection, the doctrine emphasized a “strategic depth”…
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Tehran Marks Soleimani’s 6th Martyrdom Anniversary with Huge Crowds
DID Press: A major ceremony marking the sixth anniversary of the martyrdom of Qassem Soleimani, former commander of the IRGC Quds Force, held at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Grand Prayer Complex, drawing large crowds along with senior civilian and military officials.…
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Iran’s President Praises Soleimani as Selfless Defender of the Oppressed
DID Press: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the late Qassem Soleimani as a symbol of humble service and an unwavering supporter of the oppressed, speaking on the sixth anniversary of the commander’s Martyrdom. Soleimani, the former head of the Islamic…
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Qassem Soleimani: Architect of Power in Fractured Middle East
DID Press: A review of the battlefield record and operational role of General Qassem Soleimani suggests he functioned not only as a military commander, but also as the architect of a new geopolitical framework — one in which non-state actors,…
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2025 in Review: Key Events Shaping Afghanistan and World
DID Press: A special report reviews the defining developments of 2025, a year marked by geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts that influenced millions of lives worldwide, including in Afghanistan. Afghanistan — key developments Security and internal…
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Russia Deploys ‘Orshonik’ Hypersonic Missiles to Belarus in Signal to EU
DID Press: Russia released images showing the deployment of its “Orshonik” hypersonic missile system in Belarus, signaling a boost to offensive capabilities near Europe’s borders. Analysts say the move could significantly shorten the time required for Russian strategic weapons to…
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Trump Not Reliable, Europeans Tell Zelensky
DID Press: German magazine Der Spiegel reported that an audio recording of conversations between European officials and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicates a lack of trust in U.S. President Donald Trump among Europe’s leaders. According to the report, although European…
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