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Trump’s Asia Tour Focuses on Xi Meeting and Southeast Asian Peace
DID Press: US President Donald Trump is embarking on a multilateral tour of Asia this week, with the potential highlight being a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC summit in South Korea. The trip…
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Experts: Western Aid to Ukraine Risks European Security
DID Press: Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has described Russia as a threat to Europe, defending Western aid to Ukraine aimed at operations on Russian soil. However, experts say Moscow’s actions are largely defensive responses to Western and Ukrainian military…
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US and UK Impose Sanctions on Major Russian Oil Firms amid Ukraine War
DID Press: United States, aiming to increase economic pressure on Kremlin, has sanctioned two major Russian oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. This move came a day after the announcement that President Donald Trump postponed his meeting with Vladimir Putin, while…
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US National Debt Tops $38 Trillion amid Fiscal Turmoil
DID Press: United States’ national debt has surpassed $38 trillion, a record high that highlights growing fiscal strain as the federal government remains partially shut down. According to the U.S. Treasury, the debt rose by $1 trillion in less than…
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US Lifts Missile Limits on Ukraine, Raising World War Concerns
DID Press: United States has lifted a key restriction on Ukraine’s use of Western-supplied long-range missiles, allowing Kyiv to strike targets deep inside Russian territory — a move analysts warn may escalate the war and risk a wider global conflict.…
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International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) Opens in Hong Kong
DID Press: China’s Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday the inauguration of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong on October 20, 2025. Nearly 200 representatives from over 30 founding countries and various Hong Kong sectors attended the ceremony. Vice…
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UK Removes HTS from Terror List
DID Press: United Kingdom announced Tuesday that Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group has been removed from its list of designated terrorist organizations following extensive review. The decision is intended to allow “closer engagement with the current Syrian government” and aligns…
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IRC Warns Afghanistan may Lose 10% of GDP amid Aid Cuts
DID Press: International Rescue Committee (IRC) has warned that Afghanistan may lose up to 10 percent of its gross domestic product due to declining global aid, further straining the country’s fragile economy and humanitarian situation. The IRC report highlighted that…
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US Contacted Taliban During Pakistan Border Clashes
DID Press: US contacted Taliban government during last week’s border clashes with Pakistan, offering proposals for a ceasefire, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Tuesday. Mujahid emphasized that although US officials reached out, the main mediation role was played by Qatar…
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Former French President Sarkozy Begins Writing Book in Prison
DID Press: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun writing a book on his first day in prison, his lawyer, Jean-Michel Darrois, said Tuesday. Sarkozy, who served as president from 2007 to 2012, was convicted in a case involving alleged…
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