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Israeli Raids Trigger New Wave of Arrests in West Bank
DID Press: Israeli forces conducted simultaneous raids on several West Bank towns early Saturday, triggering a new wave of arrests. A Palestinian man, his wife, and their son, along with several others, were detained in Nabi Saleh, northwest of Ramallah.…
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Pakistan’s Moves to Limit Afghanistan’s Regional Ties
DID Press: Pakistan’s political and security influence in the region, particularly in Iran, is strong. Islamabad seeks to marginalize Afghanistan while promoting a China–Iran–Pakistan axis for economic, military, and security cooperation, framing common threats such as ISIS to justify collaboration.…
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Afghanistan Removed from Latest US National Security Strategy
DID Press: In the latest version of the U.S. National Security Strategy, Afghanistan’s name has been dropped for the first time, and the country no longer holds a place among Washington’s security priorities. The new National Security Strategy, published by…
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Doha Forum 2025 Opens: Afghanistan and Gaza Take Center Stage
DID Press: The annual Doha Forum kicked off today (Saturday, December 6) in Qatar’s capital, hosting representatives from over 160 countries, including a delegate from the Taliban government. The event, running until December 8, is held under the theme “Justice…
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Chernobyl’s Protective Shield Damaged in Drone Attack
DID Press: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Chernobyl’s protective shelter, built after the 1986 disaster, was damaged by a drone attack, compromising its full protection of Reactor 4. IAEA inspectors confirmed that part of the steel containment structure…
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HRW: Trump’s Immigration Policy ‘Punitive, Discriminatory, and Racist’
DID Press: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has described the Trump administration’s recent actions to suspend immigration and asylum processes as “punitive hostility toward certain nationalities” and represent “an evident flow of racism.” The organization warned that the broad suspension of…
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Panjshir–Takhar Road Construction Set to Begin
DID Press: Following the completion of connections between Panjshir, Badakhshan and Nuristan, the contract for the construction of a new road linking Panjshir to Takhar province has been finalized, and work is expected to start soon, reported local sources in…
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Vitamin C Shields Lungs from Harmful Air Pollution
DID Press: Recent research shows that vitamin C can effectively protect lung cells against damage caused by air pollution and fine particulate matter. According to these studies, this powerful antioxidant can significantly reduce inflammation and cellular damage resulting from daily…
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Russians Turn to Gold amid Global Instability
DID Press: The value of Russia’s gold reserves has increased for the fourth consecutive month, reaching $311 billion, marking a new phase in strengthening the country’s currency backing. In November, the value of Russia’s gold reserves hit an unprecedented $311…
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UN Rights Expert Concludes Qatar Mission: “World Must Not Abandon Afghanistan”
DID Press: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, who concluded his four-day visit to Qatar (December 1–4, 2025) warned in a statement that the human rights situation in Afghanistan “requires serious and sustained attention” from…
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