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North Korea Authorizes Automatic Nuclear Strike if Leader Is Assassinated
DID Press: North Korea has reportedly amended its constitution and nuclear doctrine to authorize an automatic retaliatory nuclear strike in the event that leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated or the country’s command structure is disabled. The amendment, approved during…
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Iran War Exposes and Deepens EU’s Hidden Divisions
DID Press: Military escalation involving US and Israel against Iran has once again placed Europe at the center of a major geopolitical test—one that has not strengthened EU unity, but instead deepened long-standing divisions over foreign policy, energy security, and…
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2 ‘Al-Sumud’ Activists Released After Intl Rights Pressure
DID Press: Two international activists from the “Al-Sumud” flotilla, detained after an Israeli naval operation against a humanitarian vessel bound for Gaza, have been released following mounting human rights pressure and several days of hunger strike. According to a report…
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Global Oil Reserves Fall Sharply Amid Middle East Tensions
DID Press: Global oil inventories are declining at an unprecedented pace as escalating tensions in the Middle East and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz intensify concerns over energy supplies, according to a new report by Bloomberg. Citing estimates from…
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China Expands Gold Reserves in Fresh Push Toward De-Dollarization
DID Press: China has sharply increased its gold reserves with another major purchase in April, reinforcing what analysts describe as a long-term strategy to reduce dependence on the US dollar and strengthen financial resilience against geopolitical tensions and sanctions. Official…
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Growing Arab Sympathy Toward Iran Deepens Divide Between Public Opinion, Gulf Governments
DID Press: A widening gap is emerging between Arab governments and large segments of Arab public opinion over Iran, as growing regional anger toward Israel and dissatisfaction with U.S. policies fuel increasing sympathy for Tehran across parts of the Arab…
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WHO Alerts Over Possible New Norovirus-like Gastrointestinal Outbreak
DID Press: Concerns are rising globally after reports indicated around 300 suspected cases of a virus resembling norovirus have been identified, prompting renewed attention to the risk of a new wave of gastrointestinal illness. Health facility reports suggest that patients…
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Afghan-born Rights Advocate Rabia Nasimi Elected to London Local Council
DID Press: Rabia Nasimi, an Afghan-born researcher and human rights activist, has been elected to the London Borough Council representing the “East Acton” ward after securing 1,207 votes on behalf of the Labour Party. Nasimi, who moved to the United…
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US Transfers Enriched Uranium from Venezuela, Sparking Regional Backlash
DID Press: US Department of Energy says that 13.5 kilograms of enriched uranium from a research reactor in Caracas has been removed from Venezuela and transferred to the United States, in an operation that has triggered widespread political and media…
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Afghan Bodybuilder Ali Bilal Wins NY Pro Title Again
DID Press: Ali Bilal claimed the championship title at the prestigious New York Pro in the US for the second time, delivering another standout performance on the international stage. The competition featured some of the world’s top professional bodybuilders, with…
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