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Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Face Pressure from Iran War
DID Press: A new analysis by the Arab Center Washington DC suggests that Gulf sovereign wealth funds—long viewed as key tools for economic diversification and financial stability—are now facing a complex and layered position amid the risks of a war…
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Bolton: Trump’s Hasty Statements Undermine US Position
DID Press: Daily Beast reports that former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has warned that Donald Trump’s rapid and emotional statements on social media are weakening Washington’s position in its dealings with Iran. Bolton argued that repeated public remarks…
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Afghanistan–Azerbaijan Review Trade, Transit, and Investment Cooperation
DID Press: Taliban economic delegation held talks with Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Economy on expanding trade relations, cargo transit, and cooperation in oil and gas sector. The delegation, led by Mullah Fayzullah Tamim, head of Taliban’s National Standards and Quality…
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Saudi Crown Prince, Lebanese President discuss ways to bolster bilateral ties
DID Press: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has discussed regional developments with Lebanon’s president, emphasizing joint efforts to strengthen security and stability in the country. According to reports, the two sides exchanged views on Lebanon’s political and economic situation…
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Qatar Condemns Al-Aqsa Mosque Complex Storming, Urges International Action
DID Press: Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the incursion by Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the raising of the Israeli flag, describing the act as a clear violation of international law. The statement said the move…
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Pakistan PM Thanks Trump for Extending Ceasefire
DID Press: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed appreciation for US President Donald Trump over the decision to extend the ceasefire, stating that Islamabad will continue diplomatic efforts to advance dialogue and achieve a lasting peace agreement between the parties.…
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Kunar Targeted in Reported Cross-Border Rocket Attacks from Pakistan
DID Press: Local sources in the city of Asadabad in eastern Afghanistan report that parts of the city came under rocket fire late Tuesday night, allegedly launched from Pakistan. According to eyewitness accounts, several rockets struck different areas inside and…
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EU Alarm: ECB Chief Warns of Possible Food Rationing Amid Global Crisis
DID Press: Christine Lagarde warned that escalating geopolitical tensions could trigger severe disruptions to global food security, including the possibility of food rationing in some regions. Speaking at a conference of the Association of German Banks, Lagarde highlighted the broader…
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Trump Unilaterally Extends Iran Ceasefire Amid US Strategic Stalemate
DID Press: Donald Trump has announced that the ceasefire with Iran will be extended “until Tehran presents its proposal,” a move widely interpreted by observers as a reflection of Washington’s strategic constraints in its approach toward Iran. According to the…
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HRW: Pakistan’s Afghan Deportations May Breach International Law
DID Press: The advocacy group Human Rights Watch has reported that authorities in Pakistan, following rising tensions with Afghanistan, have launched a new wave of arbitrary arrests, nighttime raids, and forced deportations of Afghan migrants—actions that have deprived thousands, particularly…
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