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Global Press Freedom Falls to Record Low in 2026, Afghanistan Among Most Restricted
DID Press: The latest report by Reporters Without Borders shows that global press freedom has dropped to its lowest level in a century, with more than half of countries now classified as “difficult” or “very serious” environments for journalism. According…
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UK Ends Evacuation Support for Afghan Allies, Sparking “Moral Failure” Backlash
DID Press: United Kingdom has faced strong criticism after its Ministry of Defense announced it will no longer directly assist the evacuation of around 9,000 eligible Afghan nationals, a decision described by critics as a “moral failure” toward former allies.…
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Trump Says Cuba “Next Target” After Iran Operations, Hints at Possible Takeover
DID Press: Donald Trump has stated that the United States intends to “take control of Cuba very soon,” linking the move to the completion of ongoing military priorities involving Iran. Speaking in West Palm Beach to members of the Forum…
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UN Chief Warns ‘All Humanity Paying Price’ as Middle East Crisis Deepens
DID Press: António Guterres has warned that the escalating crisis in the Middle East has entered its third month, stressing that “all humanity is paying the price” as violence and instability persist. In a message posted publicly, the UN chief…
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US Lawmakers: Trump’s Iran War Failed, Urge Immediate Withdrawal
DID Press: Senior members of US House of Representatives, including Gregory Meeks, Adam Smith, and Jim Himes, have declared that former President Donald Trump failed to achieve key objectives in the conflict with Iran and called for an immediate end…
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US Democrats Say Hegseth Unaware of Economic Costs of Iran Conflict
DID Press: Democratic lawmakers in US Congress have criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying he lacks awareness of the full economic impact of the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Lawmakers reacted after Hegseth stated that the war has cost the US…
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Taliban’s Engineering of Silence Keeps Afghanistan at Bottom of Press Freedom Index
DID Press: Afghanistan has once again been ranked among the most repressive countries in the world in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, reflecting not a temporary decline but the consolidation of a systematic strategy of information control under Taliban…
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Pakistan Conducts Air and Ground Strikes in Nangarhar’s Goshta District
DID Press: Local sources report that Pakistani forces carried out coordinated air and ground strikes on areas in Goshta district of Nangarhar Province on Thursday, with no immediate confirmation of casualties or damage. According to residents, aircraft and ground units…
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UAE Exit from OPEC Signals Major Shock to Global Energy Order
DID Press: The announcement of the United Arab Emirates’ withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ amid the ongoing Iran–US war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has introduced a new phase of instability in the global energy system. While…
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2 Policemen Killed in Militant Attack on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Checkpoint
DID Press: At least two security personnel were killed in a militant attack on a joint army and police checkpoint in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to local reports. The assault targeted a security post in the region…
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