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Trump Halts ‘Project Freedom’ in Hormuz, Analysts See Strategic Setback
DID Press: Donald Trump has announced a temporary halt to the “Project Freedom” operation in the Strait of Hormuz, a move analysts interpret as a sign of strategic strain and political deadlock in Washington’s confrontation with Iran. In a post…
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Al Jazeera: Arab Reliance on US No Longer Justified
DID Press: A report by Al Jazeera states that recent conflicts and their aftermath have exposed the limits of Arab states’ reliance on the United States, arguing that such dependence has failed to deliver lasting security while imposing significant economic…
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US Remains World’s Largest Importer Despite Global Trade Tensions
DID Press: A new report by the World Trade Organization shows that major global economies remain heavily dependent on imports, with the United States maintaining its position as the world’s largest importer at $3.5 trillion. According to the report, the…
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US Treasury Borrowing Estimate Surges to $189B in Q2 2026
DID Press: US Department of Treasury has announced that it expects to borrow approximately $189 billion in net marketable debt during the April–June 2026 quarter, reflecting a significant upward revision in its financing outlook. The figure is $79 billion higher…
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Pentagon Cuts Peshmerga Funding to Zero in 2027 Budget
DID Press: US Department of War has eliminated direct funding for training and equipping Kurdish Peshmerga forces in its 2027 budget proposal, reducing support from $61 million to zero, while simultaneously requesting over $96 million for Iraq’s federal defense institutions…
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Iran Activates 4 Alternative Routes as US Maritime Pressure Fails
DID Press: Amid escalating tensions over maritime restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, reports indicate that Iran has activated four alternative strategic corridors in energy, trade, transit, and regional cooperation, significantly weakening the impact of US pressure measures. Following Washington’s…
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Taliban Delegation to Attend Russia–Islamic World Forum in Kazan
DID Press: A Taliban delegation is set to participate in the Russia–Islamic World annual forum in Kazan, with economic cooperation and regional trade expected to top the agenda. According to Russia’s RIA Novosti, citing Rustam Khabibullin, around 15 members of…
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2 Injured in Shooting Near WH in Washington
DID Press: At least two people were injured after a shooting incident near the White House in Washington, according to US Secret Service officials. Matthew Quinn said the incident occurred Monday evening around 7:30 GMT near the National Mall. Plainclothes…
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Germany to Continue Deporting Afghan Offenders Despite Criticism
DID Press: Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says the deportation of Afghan asylum seekers with criminal records will continue without retreat, despite growing criticism over human rights concerns. Dobrindt stated that the government remains “firm” in its policy of removing…
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NATO Says EU Received Trump Message After US Troop Withdrawal
DID Press: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says European leaders have clearly received Washington’s message following President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, prompting Europe to strengthen its defense role. Speaking ahead of the European Political Community…
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