Threats
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US Intelligence: Al-Qaeda and ISIS Remain Top Threats to American Interests
DID Press: US intelligence community has identified Al-Qaeda and Islamic State as the most significant threats to American interests, according to its latest annual assessment. The report says both groups are attempting to rebuild operational capabilities by exploiting political instability…
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Brent Crude Surges Past $112 Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
DID Press: Global oil prices climbed sharply, with Brent Crude rising by more than $5 to reach $112.38 per barrel, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The surge follows reports of retaliatory actions by Iran after attacks by the…
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US National Debt Surpasses $39T, Raising Economic Concerns
DID Press: Associated Press reports that the national debt of the United States has exceeded $39 trillion, reaching an unprecedented level in the country’s history and intensifying concerns over its fiscal outlook. The report attributes the surge to sustained government…
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Pentagon Seeks $200B Boost for Military Operations Against Iran
DID Press: Washington Post reported that the US Department of Defense is seeking more than $200 billion in additional funding to sustain military operations against Iran. According to the report, the Pentagon has asked the White House to approve the…
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Trump Denies Prior Knowledge of South Pars Strike
DID Press: Donald Trump said Washington had no prior knowledge of a reported Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field, while warning Tehran against further attacks in the region. Trump said Israel carried out the strike “out of anger”…
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Regional “Energy War” Escalates as Iran and Allies Target Key Infrastructure
DID Press: A new phase of confrontation between Iran, US and Israel is unfolding, with critical energy infrastructure across West Asia emerging as a central battleground. The escalation intensified after a reported strike on Iran’s gas facilities in South Pars…
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Amnesty Warns Short UNAMA Extension Risks Weakening Rights Oversight in Afghanistan
DID Press: Amnesty International has voiced “deep concern” over the three-month extension of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), warning it could undermine human rights monitoring in Afghanistan. In a statement issued Tuesday, the group…
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Global Condemnation, Retaliation Threats Follow Deadly Kabul Strike
DID Press: A wave of international and domestic reactions has followed reports of a deadly airstrike in Kabul, with figures from the Taliban claiming 400 killed and 250 wounded—numbers yet to be independently verified. Richard Bennett expressed deep concern over…
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Khalilzad Blames Pakistan Leadership After Kabul Strike, Urges Global Response
DID Press: Former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has condemned the reported mass casualties from an airstrike in Kabul, blaming Pakistan’s leadership and calling for international action. “I am deeply saddened by the killing of around 400 Afghan civilians and the…
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Pakistan Warns UN of Rising Terror Threat, Backs UNAMA Role in Afghanistan Stability
DID Press: UNSC on Monday unanimously approved a three-month extension of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), with support from all 15 members, including Pakistan. Speaking at the session, Usman Jadoon said UNAMA plays a…
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