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China Warns Over Japan’s Alleged Push for Nuclear Weapons
DID Press: China has warned that efforts by some Japanese right-wing groups to pursue nuclear weapons are concerning, as Beijing marked the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. A spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry said at a press…
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UNSC Voices Growing Concern Over Terrorism Threats from Afghanistan
DID Press: Representatives of the United Nations Security Council, including the United States, Pakistan and Russia, warned of the continued threat posed by terrorist groups operating in and from Afghanistan, calling for stronger international cooperation to counter Islamic State Khorasan…
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UN Chief Renews Nuclear Disarmament Appeal on Hiroshima Anniversary
DID Press: António Guterres marked the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by renewing his call for a world free of nuclear weapons, while once again refraining from explicitly naming the United States as the country that carried…
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China Warns UNSC of Serious and Complex Terrorism Threat from Afghanistan
DID Press: China has warned the United Nations Security Council that terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan continue to pose a serious threat to regional security, urging the Taliban to honor their counterterrorism commitments and prevent the country from once again…
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Greenwich and Kent Merge to Create UK’s First ‘Super University’
DID Press: Two British universities—University of Greenwich in London and University of Kent in southeast England—have announced the completion of their merger, forming a new institution known as the London and South East University Group (LASE). The newly established group…
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US Supreme Court Orders Return of $100 Billion in Trump Tariffs
DID Press: US Supreme Court has ruled that a significant portion of former President Donald Trump’s tariffs was unlawful and ordered the return of nearly $100 billion collected from affected companies. The amount represents about 60 percent of the $165…
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Kabul, Tehran Discuss Expanding Trade and Easing Visa Procedures
DID Press: Afghanistan and Iran have discussed expanding economic cooperation, increasing bilateral trade, and addressing transit challenges during a meeting between Iranian diplomatic officials and the governor of Herat province. Iran’s Deputy Ambassador to Kabul, Seyed Hassan Mortazavi, accompanied by…
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14 Nations Reject Israeli Measures in Jerusalem, Defend Status of Al-Aqsa Mosque
DID Press: Foreign ministers from 14 countries have strongly condemned Israeli policies aimed at altering the Arab, Islamic, and Christian identity of Jerusalem, according to a joint statement issued after the Jerusalem Conference in Jordan. The statement rejected Israeli actions…
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Abdul El-Sayed’s Rise Highlights Growing Muslim Influence in US Politics
DID Press: The Michigan Senate race has emerged as one of the most closely watched political contests in the United States following Senator Gary Peters’ decision to step aside, with Republican Mike Rogers facing Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim…
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Pakistan Warns UNSC That Afghanistan Has Become a Haven for Terrorist Groups
DID Press: Pakistan has renewed its warning at the United Nations Security Council over the presence of militant groups in Afghanistan, alleging that they are using safe havens inside the country to threaten regional security. Addressing a Security Council meeting…
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